Buffalo offers bulk item pickup for residents by appointment through 311, covering furniture, appliances (without Freon), mattresses, and large household items.
The DPW provides curbside bulk pickup by scheduled appointment. Residents call 311 or submit online requests. Acceptable items include furniture, mattresses, carpeting (cut and rolled to 4-foot lengths), water heaters, and appliances. Items containing Freon (refrigerators, freezers, AC units) require a separate Freon removal appointment or must have the refrigerant professionally removed and tagged prior to pickup. Construction debris, tires, hazardous waste, and commercial waste are not accepted. Residents should place items at the curb only the evening before the scheduled pickup date to avoid blight citations.
Placing bulk items at curb without scheduled pickup or outside appointment window: property maintenance violation with fines.
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