34 and More is Buffalo’s public initiative to increase the city’s recycling diversion rate—currently 28.36 percent—and exceed the national average of 34%. Recycling has never been easier, and benefits everyone. Use these guides to determine what goes in the green tote, what goes in the blue tote and what to drop off, as well as the city’s laws for refuse and recycling collection. See how easy it is to reach 34 and more!
Click Here to view the City of Buffalo 2-17 Annual Recycling report: RecyclingReport-2017
Do you want to see how your neighborhood is doing with its curbside recycling? Check out this link that was created for the City of Buffalo by Zerocycle Inc. The City uses this information to target specific neighborhoods that need extra help to boost their recycling! http://reports.zerocycle.co/buffalo/index.html
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2018 City of Buffalo Pilot Food Scrap Drop Off Program
Mayor Byron W. Brown announced that the City of Buffalo, in partnership with the Massachusetts Avenue Project, will sponsor a Food Scraps Recycling Pilot Program in the months of June and July. The two-month food scrap collection will be from June 6 – July 25, 2018 (except July 4th) on Wednesdays from 4-6pm @ M.A.P. Farm Stand on Massachusetts Avenue Park, between Brayton Street and Shields Avenue.
Food scraps are a large portion of our waste stream and the ability to process food scraps locally can lead to opportunities to increase recycling rates and allow the City to become cleaner and healthier. The creation of compost, a natural healthy fertilizer, can be useful for our community parks, gardens, and trees, instead of being sent to landfill.
"This is a safe, smart, and free way of disposing of food scraps that will be turned into valuable compost”, said Mayor Brown. “I thank residents for continuing to recycle more and encourage them to participate in this next phase of our 34andMore Buffalo Recycles program.”
Acceptable material:
Vegetable & fruit scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, cut or dried flowers, nut & egg shells
Unaccepted material:
Meat, chicken, fish, greasy & oily food, dairy, animal waste, litter or bedding, coal or charcoal, coconuts, diseased or insect-infested houseplants, or biodegradable /compostable plastics
Residents can collect and place food scraps within reusable plastic containers such as large yogurt bins, Tupperware containers, commercially available compost pails, milk cartons, or in paper or plastic bags. They are being encouraged to store food scraps for a maximum of one week. For odor reduction, store items within freezer or refrigerator, and add a layer of shredded newspaper to the bottom of the container. All food scraps collected will be transported by the City of Buffalo to the Buffalo River Compost.
UPDATE - DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, WE HAVE EXTENDED THE FOOD SCRAP COLLECTION DROP OFF UNTIL AUGUST 29th!
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Dare to Repair Cafe
Mayor Byron W. Brown and The Dare to Repair Cafe are partnering on a community event where individuals can bring broken items (lamps, vacuums, toys, etc.) to the repair cafe and have expert volunteer “fixers” try to repair the item alongside them for free. While there is no guarantee that an item can be fixed,participants are sure to learn something new and have fun along the way. It’s not just about fixing things, it’s about reducing waste and building community! For information on the next Dare to Repair Cafe, please click here: DTRC85x11FlyerAug2018
Or you can visit www.thetoollibrary.org/daretorepair
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Recycle: Let's DO This!
Everyone wins when we recycle! The City of Buffalo is pleased to announce the winners of the second annual "Recycling: Let's DO This!" for 2018!
Environmental Champions Program
The City of Buffalo is happy to announce the following schools are officially Environmental Champions:
D’Youville Porter Campus School
Early Childhood Center
Native American Magnet School
Hillery Park Elementary
Bennett Park Montessori
Occupational Training Center
International School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Multicultural Institute
Dr. George E. Blackman School of Excellence
Dr. Charles R. Drew Science Magnet Annex
Fredrick Law Olmsted School (BPS 64)
North Park Middle Academy
Houghton Academy
Lorraine Elementary
Hamlin Park Claude & Ouida Clapp Academy
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Pfc. William J. Grabiarz School of Excellence
Highgate Heights Elementary
School 81
Dr. Lydia T. Wright School of Excellence
Fredrick Law Olmsted School (BPS 156)
Buffalo Academy for Visual & Performing Arts
City Honors School
Math, Science, & Technology Preparatory School
Mayor Byron W. Brown and Superintendent Kriner Cash have announced their commitment to enhance recycling across the Buffalo Public Schools. The Environmental Champions Program (ECP) is an educational initiative for students, teachers, and school administrators to practice the 3R’s of waste management.
The ECP will incentivize school communities to strengthen recycling capacity. Eligible schools will receive an award of $500 for stewardship items such as garden supplies, compost unit, or classroom recycling bins. All K – 12 Buffalo Public Schools are eligible to apply.
Click here to see a copy of the application: EnvironmentalChampionsProgram-Booklet
Materials for Educators
City of Buffalo Recycling department has organized a list of resources for educators and even parents to teach and inform about recycling. We have included materials according to grade level and recycling topic. Click here to learn more.
City of Buffalo Recycling staff is also available to give recycling presentations and tours of facilities to groups based on ability and request.
