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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Buffalo

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

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Buffalo, NY bulk trash—district weeks twice a year. Set out on the Sunday before your week; limit 4 cu yd (12×3×3). Accepted: furniture, mattresses, large appliances (doors secured). Not accepted: TVs/computers, tires, construction debris, hazardous waste. For off-schedule service, request a Pick and Pay via 311.

Service type

curbside

Council District bulk weeks, generally twice per year. Set items out on the Sunday before your district’s scheduled week.

Limits

Limit bulk piles to 4 cubic yards (about 12 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft); set items curbside on the Sunday before your district’s week; keep piles accessible and clear of sidewalks, hydrants, and driveways.

Fees: No fee during scheduled district weeks. Fee-based “Pick and Pay” bulk pickup starts around $150 for a 12 ft × 3 ft × 3 ft pile; additional charges may apply.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping or missed collections via Buffalo 311 (phone, web, or app).

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Household furniture (couches, chairs, tables), Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances (doors removed or secured), Scrap metal and empty grills, Non-electronic bulky household items that do not fit in carts
Not accepted
Televisions, computers, and other electronic waste, Tires, Construction or demolition debris (wood, drywall, sinks, toilets, shingles, concrete, bricks, etc.), Hazardous waste (paint, oil, solvents, pesticides, chemicals), Loose garbage or recyclables meant for regular collection
Holiday shifts
Follow the published district schedule; watch City notices for adjustments due to holidays or weather.

Official service info

Source: Streets / Sanitation – Bulk Trash | City of Buffalo

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Buffalo, New York. Your service is listed as "curbside" with this schedule: Council District bulk weeks, generally twice per year. Set items out on the Sunday before your district’s scheduled week.. Accepted items: Household furniture (couches, chairs, tables), Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances (doors removed or secured), Scrap metal and empty grills, Non-electronic bulky household items that do not fit in carts. Not accepted: Televisions, computers, and other electronic waste, Tires, Construction or demolition debris (wood, drywall, sinks, toilets, shingles, concrete, bricks, etc.), Hazardous waste (paint, oil, solvents, pesticides, chemicals), Loose garbage or recyclables meant for regular collection. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/united-states/new-york/buffalo

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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