Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Buffalo, NY
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Buffalo residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside collection in City-provided totes (garbage, recycling, and food scraps). Place totes at the curb starting at 7:00 p.m. the evening before pickup.
- Up to 3 bulk items set out alongside your tote every week, all year-round
- Included in curbside collection; no extra fee published for the 3 weekly items
- City of Buffalo — Department of Public Works, Parks and Streets (Streets/Sanitation)
At a glance: Buffalo
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside collection in City-provided totes (garbage, recycling, and food scraps). Place totes at the curb starting at 7:00 p.m. the evening before pickup.
- Bulk pickup
- Up to 3 bulk items set out alongside your tote every week, all year-round
- Bulk cost
- Included in curbside collection; no extra fee published for the 3 weekly items
- Dump
- East Side Transfer Station
- Hazardous waste
- No permanent City of Buffalo HHW facility. Options: (1) free Erie County HHW voucher program — up to 50 lbs of acceptable materials at Hazman in Tonawanda, NY, by appointment (over 50 lbs or unlisted items incur additional charges); (2) free periodic Erie County HHW collection events — e.g. Nov 7, 2026 in the Town of Hamburg; registration opens ~30 days prior via erie.gov/recycling or (716) 858-6800.
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside collection in City-provided totes (garbage, recycling, and food scraps). Place totes at the curb starting at 7:00 p.m. the evening before pickup.
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Transfer Station | transfer-station | 793 South Ogden Street, Buffalo, NY Free 1-ton allowance is for City of Buffalo owner-occupied residents only; non-city residents and all other customers pay the per-ton gate rate | Residential drop-off: Mon–Fri 7:00–9:00 AM and 1:00–3:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–12:00 PM | 1 ton of free disposal per calendar year per owner-occupied parcel (driver's license + utility bill required as proof); beyond 1 ton, the per-ton gate rate set by Waste Management of NY, LLC applies. Credit cards or checks only — cash not accepted. |
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Household hazardous waste
Hazman — Erie County HHW voucher drop-off
- Address
- Tonawanda, NY
- Phone
- (716) 858-6800
- Hours
- By appointment via the Erie County HHW voucher program (register online at erie.gov/recycling or call the HHW Information Line)
- Residency
- Erie County residents only; household hazardous waste only (no commercial/business/farm waste)
Accepted
- waste automotive fluids (gasoline, antifreeze, brake and transmission fluids)
- oil-based and latex paint
- paint strippers and thinners
- stains and varnishes
- spray paints
- kerosene and other solvents
- pesticides and herbicides
- fertilizers
- pool chemicals
- mercury and mercury-containing devices (thermometers, thermostats)
- small 1-lb propane cylinders
- household batteries (alkaline and rechargeable)
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Collected curbside: leaves and yard waste in clear plastic or paper bags; bundled sticks and branches (no longer than 4 ft). Do not rake or blow yard waste into the street. (Specific collection schedule not published on this page.)
E-waste
- How
- TVs and computers are NOT accepted at the curb. Erie County runs periodic drive-thru HHW/electronics collection events (pre-registration required) — check erie.gov/recycling for current dates.
Curbside bulk pickup is limited to 1-2 family owner-occupied properties (not owned by an LLC/Inc.). 'Pick and Pay' program available for extra pickups — call 311. Next published tire drop-off day: 9/12/26 at 197 Broadway (Broadway Garage), 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, limit 4 tires per household.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Buffalo, NY?
- Weekly curbside collection in City-provided totes (garbage, recycling, and food scraps). Place totes at the curb starting at 7:00 p.m. the evening before pickup.
- When is bulk pickup in Buffalo, NY?
- Up to 3 bulk items set out alongside your tote every week, all year-round No appointment needed for the 3 weekly items — set out with your tote. For additional pickups, call 311 about the 'Pick and Pay' program.
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Buffalo?
- Included in curbside collection; no extra fee published for the 3 weekly items
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Buffalo?
- fridge, stove, mattress, furniture, appliances
- Where can I dump trash near Buffalo?
- East Side Transfer Station (793 South Ogden Street, Buffalo, NY)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Buffalo?
- Hazman — Erie County HHW voucher drop-off (Tonawanda, NY)
- Yard waste in Buffalo: Collected curbside: leaves and yard waste in clear plastic or paper bags; bundled sticks and branches (no longer than 4 ft). Do not rake or blow yard waste into the street. (Specific collection schedule not published on this page.)
- Collected curbside: leaves and yard waste in clear plastic or paper bags; bundled sticks and branches (no longer than 4 ft). Do not rake or blow yard waste into the street. (Specific collection schedule not published on this page.)
- E-waste in Buffalo: TVs and computers are NOT accepted at the curb. Erie County runs periodic drive-thru HHW/electronics collection events (pre-registration required) — check erie.gov/recycling for current dates.
- TVs and computers are NOT accepted at the curb. Erie County runs periodic drive-thru HHW/electronics collection events (pre-registration required) — check erie.gov/recycling for current dates.