Materials/Recycling Sites

Full-service junk removal company. Offer waste removal services for your home or business. Waste is recycled, donated, or otherwise disposed of responsibly.

To sell used cars, fill out the form on their website to get a quote.

Recycles motor oil and car batteries

Commercial Recycling. Call for information on their customized programs.

Please call for more information and pricing. Charges a fee if freon is not removed.

Donation, not recycle. To donate a car, call 1-888-227-5500 or fill out the form on their website.

Drop-off in barrel outside.

Amherst Location: 2160 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 694-2000           

Call 1 (855) 411-4650 for more information or use the website to schedule a pickup. Gently used clothes, linens, blankets shoes: no rags. Does not accept old box type, non flat screen TV's . Only accepts appliances around or smaller than a microwave. 

Other locations:

Buffalo Location: 1833 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 873-7900

West Seneca Location: 1900 Ridge Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 675-7963

Items can be traded in if in good condition, otherwise Apple will accept any device for recycling. Devices can be brought in to the store or pre-paid kits can be found online for mailing in.

Other location: 5225 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-8113

For complete program information- http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=20369

Recycles car batteries and some automobile parts. Contact local store to see what they will accept. 

See website for what batteries are acceptable.

Three qualified items can be brought in-store to the customer service desk for recycling per day for free. Best Buy charges a fee to pick up and haul away appliances and TVs (up to two TVs and computer monitors accepted per day and five laptops accepted per day). See their website for more information.

Commercial Recycling

The closest drop-off location to Erie County is located at 1855 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14618. Otherwise, items may be mailed in. For either drop-off or mail-in, fill out the form that can be found on their website.

To schedule a pick-up for large collections call or visit the website. Gently used furniture and clothes. Furniture accepted only at thrift store location. See website for list of needs. Donations are accepted at the Alfiero Family Center and the Buffalo City Mission thrift store. After hours, donations can be placed in white bins outside of these two locations.

Alfiero Family Center:

100 E. Tupper St., Buffalo, NY 14203

(716) 854-8181

Call for information on their pallet exchange program.

Occasionally, pick-ups can be arranged.

Electronic recycling for most computers and TV's (including for CRT based products - call for details). Fees may apply for large quantities or size

Unused drugs and needles.

Commercial recycling. Questions ask for Mark Johnson.

Fill out form on their website or call 855-650-GIVE or (855)-650-4483 to donate a vehicle

If you have old cell phones or accessories (chargers, earbuds, adapters) or other small electronics like GPS, hand-held gaming systems, cameras, etc, recycle them with the Zoo instead of throwing them away. We accept anything smaller than a laptop at our cell phone recycling bin that's found at our front gates.

For a link to Erie County municipality information: https://www2.erie.gov/recycling/index.php?q=municipality-collections

Unused drugs and needles.

Charge per ton.

Other location: 3327 Walden Ave. Depew, NY 14043 (716) 651-0490

Both locations do not accept hazardous waste.

City of Buffalo residents can drop off yard waste Monday through Firday 8:00AM - 3:00PM. Acceptable materials: branches, brush, Christmas Tree, Grass clippings, leaves, plant cuttings, stumps, tree trimmings/limbs and uncontaminated wood waste

Unused drugs and needles

Unused drugs and needles.

Only recycles hangers and plastic clothing coverings.

Devices 7 years old and newer are accepted. CRTs and traditional tube TVs are not accepted.

Check website as address changes from time-to-time as well as for UPS/FedEx Address

Fee based; smoke detectors only

Commercial Recycling

info@docushredusa.com

Business can get a quote and individuals can sell devices

Unused drugs and needles

Unused drugs and needles

Call for pricing

No freon

Syringe Drop-Offs

Unused drugs and needles

Only accepts smoke detectors. Fee based for fluorescent. 

Other location: 

1919 Williams Street, Suite 350, Simi Valley. CA, 93065

(855) 327-8455

Only smoke detectors. Fee based for fluorescent.

For composting residental service, not yard waste

Recycles packing peanuts

FIRST ALERT smoke detectors only; Mark package "For Disposal Only".

Fee for all items. Device must be intact. Accept all bulbs. Only accepting commercial and industrial electronic waste, no residential drop-offs permitted.

We service following appliances : Refrigerators, warming drawers, air conditioners, disposers, freezers,washers, compactors, ranges, advantium ovens, dryers, dehumidifiers, cooktops,dishwashers, humidifiers, wall ovens, range hoods, microwaves

Bike accessories and tools also accepted for donation

Gently used clothes, etc.: including rags. Many of the area stores have restrictions on e-waste, please call to confirm before taking any material to the location. Does not accept CRT TVs or CRT computer monitors but will take working flat screen TVs & home audio/theaters. Computers are also accepted, but donors are responsible for removing the data.

Unused drugs and needles

Fill out form on their website or call 1-877-277-4344 to donate a vehicle.

Limited slots are available for large donation pick-ups. Due to COVID-19: picked up items should be in an open garage or outside. Drop-off at South Park Location only: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Gently used and in good condition only. Building materials are accepted as long as they are fully in-tact and not scraps. No hazardous or general waste.

Commercial Recycling

Charges a fee. See their website for a full list of materials and pricings that they accept.

Clothing and shoes are always needed for men, women, and children. Small household items are also needed. Drop-off bins can be located on their website.

Can recycle other electronics as well.

Partners with Call2Recycle. Compact Fluorescent Only

No charge to resident

Informational webpage listing various manufacturers.

Fee; Fuel ok

Accepting laptops, desktops and LCD's. First computer erased free. No TV's or CRT's. Does not accept any items with pressurized refrigerant gas still inside.

No entertainment centers, computer tables, sofa beds, mattresses, box springs, head boards, bed frames, or large appliances. At least 2 weeks notice if asking for a pick-up.

Fill out form on their website to donate a vehicle. Kars4Kids also accepts donations of real-estate, RVs, motorcycles and boats.

Must call beforehand to drop off items. Small Appliances.

Charges for tube TVs

View website for more information on accepted materials. Compact fluorescents only, cellphones and plastic shopping bags.

Other locations:

Amherst Location:1659 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst NY 14228

(716) 831-5990

Orchard Park Location:3195 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park NY 14127

(716) 677-1500

To sell a vehicle, call or fill out the form on their website to get a quote.

To sell a vehicle, call or fill out the form on their website to get a quote.

Unused drugs and needles

The Erie County Department of Health maintains a list of sites where you can drop off prescription medications as well as syringes.

Commercial Recycling

Call ahead to confirm pricing and for large collections.

Other locations: 2504 South Park Ave. Lackawana, NY 14218  (716) 823-4930

2133 Maple Ave. Niagara Falls, NY 14305  (716) 284-8729

Road materials acccepted

Has both residential and commercial recycling pick up services. Only non hazardous waste is permitted at transfer station, call for more information. View website to see what materials are accepted.

Main office: 4746 Model City Rd. PO Box 209, Model City, NY 14107

(716) 754-8226

Television and computer monitors will be charged at $0.70 per pound. Call ahead for items other than electronics. Only plastics #1-5 accepted. Aluminum, tin, and small scrap metal accepted. See website for specifics.

Call or fill out the form on their website to donate a vehicle and schedule a pick-up.

Other locations: 3035 Union Rd Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 685-6789

4861 Packard Rd, Niagara Falls NY 14304 (716) 282-6200

Unused drugs and needles

Tech recycling boxes provided (for a fee). 

Clothes, etc.: including rags. Drop-off bins can be located on their website.

No freon. R&R Salvage purchases your scrap metal, auto parts. Only auto batteries.

Syringe Drop-Offs

To send hosiery for recycling, email: recycledcrafts@live.com

Residential and Commercial recycling services, both recurring and one time use. Electronic waste boxes available for mail in up to 70 lbs. See website for more information. 

Looking for reusable materials in good condition; open to the public for retail sales; a full service, licensed and insured demolition contractor to strip and salvage small or large buildings in advance of demolition; kitchen cabinet removal services. Drop-off allowed if you call ahead. No hazardous waste.

Commercial recycling

Gently used items. Automobiles: Contact 1-800-728-7825 or use the link to donate car on via their website. 

Clothes, linens, accessories, jewelry. Please note, Savers does not take televisions and only working electronic devices. No sleeper sofas. Small furniture only.

Other location: 2309 Eggert Road, Tonawanda NY 14150 (716) 833-2391

Call or go to website for info

UPS locations:

3842 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14215

(716) 800-3955

2316 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216

(716) 650-5170

Battery must be removed first.

Unused drugs and needles

Unused drugs and needles

Gently used items. Clothes, linens, blankets shoes: no rags. Call about pick-up and to inquire about what they accept. For appliances, working condition, no freon. View website to learn more about automobile donations. 

Sunnking runs various collection events and provides services to many outlets in Erie County where e-waste can be taken. Please note, many of the sites do not take televisions. For more information, please call or see www.sunnking.com

No fee, in store drop off http://www.t-mobile.com/Company/Community.aspx?tp=Abt_Tab_PhoneRecyclin…

Trade in for gift cards in store or online.

Styrofoam. Accepta poly styrene, no food or drink containers, no packing peanuts

Charges fees. For batteries, auto batteries only, $25.00 each. Charges fees, unpainted drywall only for $85.00/ton, clean wood for $60.00/ton and C&D debris for $100.00/ton. Clean cardboard only, $60.00/ton. Refrigerators, air conditioners and dehumidifiers can be taken for $60.00 each. Freon bottles can be taken for $20.00 each. Computer monitors $35.00 each; TVs $40.00 each; Oversized TVs $70.00 each. $18.00 each mattress. Fee for plastics. Propane, acetylene, and oxygen tanks can be taken at a fee of $35.00 each.

No freon. Will pay for junk and scrap cars.

Unused drugs and needles.

Charge per ton. No hazardous waste.

Other location: 4081 N Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY 14127

TVs/CRTs are not accepted - Fee applies for pick up. Call to schedule an appointment - Drop off : Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm (Computer and accessories only)

Only the Kenmore location accepts antifreeze for recycling.

Accepts large and small quantities of clean EPS (clean white packaging foam only), does not accept food nor drink containers. Commercial and residential recycling allowed, and there are no fees to recycle.

Plastic Bags

Mail in for verizon rewards.

Must be at a Walmart AutoCenter. There is no charge to dispose of used motor oil or oil filters at Walmart. You must simply adhere to the five gallons per person per day rule and ensure that the oil is not contaminated with other fluids. 

For building material to be picked up, a WM Bagster Bag must be purchased first. Batteries, electronics, and fluorescents can be mailed in by purchasing kits.

Recycles Lithium, Lithium-Ion, Alkaline, Ni-CD (Wet and Dry), Lead-Acids (all kinds), and Ni-Metal Hydride batteries.

Call 1-855-278-9474 or fill out the form on their website to donate a vehicle and schedule a pick-up.