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 does not provide curbside bulk pickup; large-item disposal is arranged through your municipality or private hauler, which sets bulk-collection days, item limits, and any fees. Where the county does help is with special waste streams that should not go in regular bulk trash. The Department of Environment and Planning runs Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection events and a voucher drop-off program allowing residents to bring up to 50 pounds of household chemicals, oil-based paints, solvents, and fuels to the Hazman facility in Tonawanda after registering. The county also supports electronics recycling through Sunnking special-collection events and permanent drop-off sites, and partners with PaintCare for leftover latex paint. New York law bans most rechargeable batteries from the trash, so
Bulk-collection limits are enforced by the municipality or hauler. Improperly setting out banned items (electronics, hazardous waste, rechargeable batteries) can violate NY State disposal bans; route those to county programs or approved recyclers instead.
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