5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Erie County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Trash and recycling pickup in Erie County is arranged municipally, not by the county. Some towns and the City of Buffalo collect directly, while others require residents to hire a permitted private hauler. Erie County provides recycling planning and a municipal-collection directory.
Rules for where and when to place trash and recycling bins at the curb are set by each Erie County municipality or its hauler, not by the county. Set-out times, curb distance, and removal deadlines vary town to town.
Bulk-item and large-trash disposal in Erie County is handled by each municipality or hauler, not the county. Erie County supports disposal of special streams like electronics, hazardous waste, and paint through drop-off events and voucher programs.
Erie County coordinates recycling countywide through its Local Solid Waste Management Plans, but the actual recyclables list and mandatory-recycling rules are set by each municipality. New York's Electronic Equipment and battery laws add statewide recycling mandates.
Illegal dumping in Erie County is prohibited under New York Environmental Conservation Law Article 27 and enforced by the NY DEC, plus municipal codes. Dumping solid waste without authorization carries state civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation and more per day.
1 cities in Erie County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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