Resources

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!

Recyclable Material List

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Clothing & Textile Recycling

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Laws for Refuse & Recycling Collection

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Food Waste

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Yard Waste

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E-waste

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Household Hazardous Waste

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Annual Recycling Report

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Updates!

Spring 2023

Community Shredding Event

Spring 2023

Dare to Repair

Don't forget to pre-register at: https://thetoollibrary.org/daretorepair/

Spring 2023

Bulk Trash - Spring 2023

June 2022

Need to recycle latex paint?

Visit PaintCare.org to find a drop-off location near you!

June 2022

Scrap It! 2022

2022-2023

Scrap It! - Permanent Locations

May 2022

Need Help Recycling?!

Reach out if you'd like a magnet to help with your recycling questions!

April 2022

In-Unit Recycling Bins

Attention Let’s Do This Together Apartment Recyclers! // Now available! We have in-unit recycling bins for tenants! // Would you like recycling bins for your apartment buildings? Please contact Bridget Houck by emailing bhouck@buffalony.gov OR 716.851.5325 with your requested amount. // We will have these bins available for pick-up at City Hall (M-F 8:30AM-3:30PM).

October 2021

Let's DO This Together! - Apartment Recycling Program

The City of Buffalo, through a grant from the Recycling Partnership, is conducting a multifamily property pilot project. The Let’s DO This Together Apartment Recycling Program seeks to improve multifamily recycling systems by distributing resources and tools to improve the quantity and quality of recyclables collected from multi-tenant locations.