Materials/Recycling Sites
Category | Company | Contact | Type of Service | Notes |
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Appliances, Bicycles, Building Materials, Carpets-Rugs, CFC-Freon, Electronics, Furniture, Mattresses, Metal, Yard Waste | 1-800-GOT-JUNK | 1-800-468-5865 https://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en |
Pick-up | Full-service junk removal company. Offer waste removal services for your home or business. Waste is recycled, donated, or otherwise disposed of responsibly. |
Automobiles, Metal | 2060 Auto Parts | 2060 William St, Buffalo NY 14206 (716) 894-2060 http://www.2060autoparts.com |
Call or text for information | To sell used cars, fill out the form on their website to get a quote. |
Motor Oil | Advanced Auto | Multiple Locations Store specifc http://www.advanceautoparts.com |
Drop-off | |
Electronics | Advanced Technology Recycling | 200 Fire Tower Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 693-7779 http://www.atrecycle.com/locations/electronic-recycling-buffalo-ny/ |
Drop-off/Pick-up | Commercial Recycling. Call for information on their customized programs. |
Appliances, CFC-Freon | All Appliances Parts and Service | 267 Lake Street, Hamburg NY 14075 (716)649-4803 http://allapplianceshamburg.com |
Drop-off, refrigerator and dehumidifier Freon removal | Please call for more information and pricing. Charges a fee if freon is not removed. |
Automobiles | American Cancer Society | 101 John James Audubon Pkwy., Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 689-6982 http://www.cancer.org |
Call for information/ Donation | Donation, not recycle. To donate a car, call 1-888-227-5500 or fill out the form on their website. |
Antifreeze | Amherst-Hamburg Radiator | 5333 Scranton Rd., Hamburg NY 14075 (716) 649-8000 http://amherstradiator.com/ |
Drop-off | Drop-off in barrel outside. Amherst Location: 2160 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 694-2000 |
Appliances, Bicycles, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Toys | Amvets Thrift Store | 2900 Walden Ave., Depew NY 14043 (716) 684-0210 https://www.supportthevets.org/ |
Drop-off/Pick-up/Collection | Call 1 (855) 411-4650 or use the website to schedule a pickup. Gently used clothes, linens, blankets shoes: no rags. Does not accept TVs manufactured before 2007. Other locations: 1833 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 873-7900 1900 Ridge Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 (716) 675-7963 |
Batteries - Rechargable, Cell Phones, Electronics | Apple Store | G116 Walden Galleria Mall, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 706-1620 http://www.apple.com |
Drop-off/Mail-in | 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. |
Coathangers | Arthur's Executive Cleaners | 9450 Main Street, Clarence, NY 14031 (716) 759-1916 http://www.arthursexecutivecleaners.com |
Drop-off | Other location: 5225 Sheridan Dr., Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 633-8113 |
Cell Phones | AT&T | Multiple Locations Store specific http://www.att.com |
Drop-off/Mail-in | For complete program information- http://www.att.com/gen/general?pid=20369 |
Automobiles | Auto Recyclers of William Street | 1970 Williams Street Buffalo, NY 14206 716-896-1616 http://autorecyclersofwilliamst.com/ |
Drop-off | |
Batteries - Rechargable, Motor Oil | Autozone | Multiple Locations Store specifc http://www.autozone.com |
Drop-off | Recycles car batteries |
Batteries - Rechargable | Battery Solutions | (See website for prepaid shipping label) (800) 852-8127 http://www.batteryrecycling.com |
Mail-in | |
Batteries - Rechargable, Cell Phones, Electronics | Best Buy | 1585 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst NY 14228 (716) 837-9080 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/services/recycling/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat14… |
Drop-off/Pick-up/Mail-in | 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. |
Medical Waste | Biosan | 155 Great Arrow Buffalo, NY 14207 716-817-8858 http://www.biosandisposal.com |
Pick-up | Commercial Recycling |
Pharmaceuticals | Bissel Hall North Campus (Police Station) | Univeristy at Buffalo North Campus 14260 716-645-2229 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles. |
Clothing-Textiles | Bra Recycling | 1855 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14618 (585) 473-5343 http://www.brarecycling.com |
Drop-off/Mail-in | 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. |
Cooking Oil | Buffalo Biodiesel | 225 Sawyer Ave, Tonawanda NY 14150 1-800-721-1427 http://www.buffalobiodiesel.com |
Pick-up | |
Furniture | Buffalo City Mission Thrift Store | 510 Dick Road, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 681-9128 http://www.buffalocitymission.org/thrift-store |
Drop-off/Pick-up | To schedule a pick-up for large collections call or visit the website. Gently used furniture. |
Pallets | Buffalo Pallets | 534 Hopkins Street, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 823-2400 http://www.buffalopallets.com |
Pick-up | Call for information on their pallet exchange program. |
Building Materials | Buffalo ReUse | 296 E. Ferry St., Buffalo, NY 14208 (716) 882-2800 http://www.buffaloreuseinc.com/ |
Drop-off | Occasionally, pick-ups can be arranged. |
Electronics | Burgio's TV SVC, Inc. | 2303 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 832-3377 http://www.burgiostv.com/ |
Drop-off | Fees may apply for large quantities or size |
Pharmaceuticals | Canisius College (Bosch Building, Lobby of Pub. Security Building) | 2001 Main street Buffalo NY 14208 716-888-3197 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles. |
Motor Oil | Carquest | Multiple Locations Store specifc http://www.carquest.com |
Store Specific | |
Batteries - Rechargable, Cardboard-OCC, Paper, Plastics | Cascades Recovery U.S., Inc. | 3241 Walden Avenue, Depew, NY 14043 (716) 681-1560, (866) 839-0800 http://www.recoverycascades.com/ |
Pick-up/Drop-off/Call for information | Commercial recycling. Questions ask for Mark Johnson. |
Automobiles | Catholic Charities of Buffalo: Children and Families | 741 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14209 (716) 218-1400 http://www.ccwny.org |
Call for information | Fill out form on their website or call 855-650-GIVE or (855)-650-4483 to donate a vehicle |
Cell Phones, Electronics | Cell Phone Recycling Program | Buffalo Zoo, 300 Parkside Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214 716-837-3900 http://www.buffalozoo.org/help-save-gorilla-wild-bring-us-old-phones/#:~:text=T… |
Drop-off | 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. |
Yard Waste | Check with your municipality | For a link to Erie County municipality information: https://www2.erie.gov/recycling/index.php?q=municipality-collections |
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Pharmaceuticals | City Campus (Lobby) | 121 Ellicott Street Buffalo NY 14203 716-858-2903 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles. |
Building Materials | City East side transfer station | 793 South Ogden St., Buffalo, NY 14206 716-823-0795 http://WMSolutions.com |
Drop-off | Charge per ton. Other location: 3327 Walden Ave. Depew, NY 14043 (716) 651-0490 Both locations do not accept hazardous waste. |
Clothing-Textiles | City Mission | 100 E. Tupper, Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 854-8181 http://www.buffalocitymission.org |
Drop-off | 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. Other location: Buffalo City Mission thrift store 510 Dick Rd., Depew NY 14043 |
Yard Waste | City of Buffalo/Geiter Done of WNY Inc. | 383 Babcock Street 14206 716-851-4890 http://www.buffalorecycles.org |
Drop-off | 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 |
Pharmaceuticals | Clarence Town Hall | 1 Town Place (Town Hall Lobby) Clarence, NY 14031 716-741-8938 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles |
Pharmaceuticals | Colden Town Hall | 8812 State Road (Town Hall Lobby) Colden NY 14033 716-941-5012 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles. |
Coathangers, Plastics | Colvin Cleaners | 2375 Elmwood Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217 716.873.2952 https://www.colvincleaners.com/ |
Drop-off | Only recycles hangers and plastic clothing coverings. |
Electronics | Computers for Children | 701 Seneca St., (Suite 601), Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 823-7248 (ext 570) http://www.computersforchildren.com |
Drop-off/Pick-up | Devices 7 years old and newer are accepted. CRTs and traditional tube TVs are not accepted. |
CFC-Freon | Contact your local municipality to inquire about freon removal/acceptance | |||
Crayons | Crazy Crayons | National Crayon Recycle Program 6495 E. Placita Madera Antigua Sahuarita, AZ 85629 (520) 360-2201 http://www.crazycrayons.com |
Mail-in | Check website as address changes from time-to-time as well as for UPS/FedEx Address |
Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector | Curie Enviromental Services | 4020 Vassar Drive NE, Suite D Albuquerque, NM 87107 (505) 888-9392 http://www.curieservices.com/ |
Mail-in | Fee based; smoke detectors only |
CFC-Freon | D & M Refrigeration Inc | 1340 William St, Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 852-4084 http://www.dmrefrigeration.com |
Freon recycling available, call for more information. | |
Cooking Oil | Darling International | 2000 William St, Buffalo NY 14206 (716) 895-0655 http://www.darlingii.com |
Pick-up | Commercial Recycling |
Shredding Services | Docushred USA | 999 Rein Road, Cheektowaga 14225 (716) 634-9360 http://www.docushredusa.com |
Commercial services offered, call for information. | |
Cell Phones | E-Cycle | http://www.ecycle.com | Mail-in | Business can get a quote and individuals can sell devices |
Pharmaceuticals | ECMC | 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215 http://www.ecmc.edu/ |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles |
Pharmaceuticals | Elma Town Hall | 116 Bowen Road (Lobby) Elma NY 14059 716-652-3260 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles |
Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector | Elwood Fire | 291 Grote St., Buffalo, NY 14207 (716) 447-0370 http://www.elwoodfire.com |
Drop-off | Call for pricing |
Appliances, Metal | Empire Liberty Recycling INC. | 55 Skillen St., Buffalo NY 14202 (716) 875-2629 |
Public drop-off, call for information | No freon |
Batteries - Rechargable, Fluorescent, Metal | Environmental Service Group | 177 Wales Ave, Tonawanda NY 14150 (716) 695-6720 http://www.esgenv.com |
Drop-off, call for information | |
Pharmaceuticals | Erie County Department of Health | 608 William St, Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 858 -6444 http://www2.erie.gov/health/ |
Drop-off | Syringe Drop-Offs |
Pharmaceuticals | Erie County Pharmaceutical Drop off events | Various Locations (716) 858-6800 |
Drop-off | |
Pharmaceuticals | Erie County Sheriff's Office | 10 Delaware Ave (Lobby) Buffalo, NY 14202 716-858-6305 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles |
Batteries - Rechargable, Mercury devices | EZ on the Earth | 449 Park 800 Drive, Greenwood, IN 46143 (855)327-8455 http://www.ezontheearth.com |
Mail-in/Pick-up offered for commercial use | |
Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector, Fluorescent | EZ on the Earth | 1919 Williams St., Suite 350, Simi Valley, CA 93065 (855) 327-8455 http://www.ezontheearth.com |
Mail-in | Only smoke detectors. Fee based for fluorescent. |
Yard Waste | Farmer Pirates | 12 Gittere St, Buffalo, NY 14211 (716) 768-5159 http://www.farmerpirates.com/ |
Weekly Pick-up for a fee | For composting residental service, not yard waste |
Plastics | Fed Ex/Kinko's and UPS Store | Various locations Store specifc |
Recycles packing peanuts |
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Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector | FIRST ALERT | 3920 Enterprise Ct., Aurora, IL 60504 1-800-323-9005 http://www.firstalert.com/ |
Mail-in | FIRST ALERT smoke detectors only; Mark package "For Disposal Only". |
Batteries - Rechargable, Electronics, Fluorescent, Mercury devices | Frey Electric | 100 Pearce Ave, Tonawanda NY 14150 (716) 874-1710 http://frey-electric.com/RecyclingServices |
Drop-off (fee) | Fee for all items. Device must be intact. Accept all bulbs. Only accepting commercial and industrial electronic waste, no residential drop-offs permitted. |
Appliances, CFC-Freon | GE Appliance Repair | Rochester, NY (844) 290-9232 0r (585) 491-8899 https://repair.geappliances.com/service-areas/new-york/rochester?utm_source=goo… |
Repair | 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 |
Bicycles | Go Bike Buffalo | 640 Ellicott St, Suite 447, Buffalo NY 14203 (716) 218-7161 http://www.gobikebuffalo.org |
Drop-off/Pick-up | Bike accessories and tools also accepted for donation |
Bicycles, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Toys | Goodwill | Various Locations Store specific https://www.goodwillwny.org/donate-stuff |
Drop-off/collection | 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. |
Pharmaceuticals | Grand Island Town Hall | 2255 Baseline Road (Lobby) Grand Island NY 14072 716-773-9600 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles |
Building Materials, Cardboard-OCC, Paper | Great Lakes Paper Corp | 1885 Harlem Rd,Buffalo, NY 14212 (716) 854-3232 http://www.greatlakespaper.com/ |
Pick up/ drop off. Call for information | |
Automobiles | Habitat for Humanity | 995 Kensington Ave., Buffalo, NY 14215 (877) 277-4344 http://www.carsforhomes.org |
Call for information | Fill out form on their website or call 1-877-277-4344 to donate a vehicle. |
Appliances, Building Materials, Furniture | Habitat Restore | (South) 1675 South Park Ave, Buffalo NY 14220 (716) 852-6607 ext. 302 https://www.habitatbuffalo.org/restore/donate/ |
Drop-off/Pick-up | 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. |
Paper, Shredding Services | Hanna Paper | 475 Ludwig Ave, Buffalo NY 14227 (716-891-9312 http://www.hannapaper.com |
Pick-up. Call for information | Commercial Recycling |
Antifreeze, Appliances, CFC-Freon, Cooking Oil, Electronics, Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector, Fluorescent, Gas, Household Hazardous Waste, Mercury devices, Motor Oil, Propane tanks | Hazman | 177 Wales Ave., Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716) 998-8073 http://www.hazmanusa.com/ |
Drop-off/pick-up (fee based) | Charges a fee. See their website for a full list of materials and pricings that they accept. |
Clothing-Textiles | Hearts for the Homeless | 890 Tonawanda Street, Buffalo, NY 14207 (716)-877-3536 http://www.heartsforthehomeless.org/ |
Drop-off | 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. |
Cooking Oil | Heritage-Crystal Clean Llc | 60 Clyde Ave, Buffalo NY 14215 (716) 515-6645 http://www.crystal-clean.com |
Pick-up | |
Batteries - Rechargable, Electronics | Hewlett Packard | Refer to Website (800) 752-0900 http://www.hp.com/us-en/hp-information/sustainable-impact/planet-product-recycl… |
Donate/trade-in/drop-off. Refer to Website | Can recycle other electronics as well. |
Cell Phones, Fluorescent | Home Depot | Various Locations Store specific http://corporate.homedepot.com/newsroom/call2recycle-home-depot-recycles-ten-mi… |
Drop-off, Call for information | Partners with Call2Recycle. Compact Fluorescent Only |
Antifreeze, Batteries - Rechargable, Gas, Household Hazardous Waste, Mercury devices | Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off events | Single-day events, Check Websites. 311 or 716-851-4890 for city call and resolution center or (716) 858-6800 for Erie County. http://www.city-buffalo.com https://www.erie.gov/waste |
Drop off | No charge to resident |
Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector | Informational webpage listing various manufacturers. | NA NA NS http://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2012/pb22334/html/cover_025.htm |
various | Informational webpage listing various manufacturers. |
Propane tanks | Irish Propane | 70 Katherine Street, Buffalo, NY 14204 (716)852-3335 http://www.irishcompanies.com/ |
drop off | Fee; Fuel ok |
Batteries - Rechargable, Electronics, Metal | Jon Rosen Systems, Inc. | 1325 Millersport Hwy, Suite 205, Williamsville, NY, 14221 (716) 839-9714 http://jonrosensystems.com/ |
Drop-off (call to make arrangements) | 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. |
Furniture | Journey's End Refugee Services | 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 882-4963 x218 http://www.jersbuffalo.org |
Pick-up/drop-off | 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. |
Automobiles | Kars4Kids | 877-527-7454 https://www.kars4kids.org/donate-car-ny.php |
Call for information | Fill out form on their website to donate a vehicle. Kars4Kids also accepts donations of real-estate, RVs, motorcycles and boats. |
Appliances, Clothing-Textiles, Toys | Ladies of Charity | 1122 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212 (716) 895-4001 https://locbuffalony.org/ |
Drop-off | Must call beforehand to drop off items. Small Appliances. |
Cell Phones | LG Electronics | Various Locations 1-866-372-2928 http://www.lgrecyclingprogram.com |
Drop-off/Mail-in | |
Electronics | Lifetime Service Center, Inc. | 1955 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 632-0216 http://www.lifetimeservice.com/ |
Drop-off | Charges for tube TVs |
Cell Phones, Fluorescent | Lowes | 8150 Transit Rd., Williamsville NY 14221 (716) 639-2500 http://www.lowes.com https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/stories/fresh-thinking/3-easy-ways-help-re… |
Drop-off | Compact fluorescents only and cellphones. Other locations: 1659 Niagara Falls Blvd., Amherst NY 14228 (716) 831-5990 3195 Southwestern Blvd., Orchard Park NY 14127 (716) 677-1500 |
Automobiles | M&M U-Pull It | 2150 William St, Buffalo NY 14206 (716) 896-1775 http://www.mmupullit.com |
Pick-up/drop off | To sell a vehicle, call or fill out the form on their website to get a quote. |
Electronics | MAC Solutions Plus | 4545 Transit Road, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 823-3085 http://www.macsolutionsplus.com/ |
Drop-off | |
Automobiles, Metal | Marks Auto Parts | 1970 William St, Buffalo NY 14206 (716) 896-1616 http://www.marksautoparts.com |
Pick up/drop off. Call for information | To sell a vehicle, call or fill out the form on their website to get a quote. |
Pharmaceuticals | Medaille College (Lobby of Public Saftey Building) | 18 Agassiz Circle Buffalo NY 14214 716-880-2237 |
Drop off | Unused drugs and needles |
Medical Waste | Medicine and syringe disposal | See Erie County Health Department website 14201 NS https://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=needle-disposal-amp-access |
Drop-off | The Erie County Department of Health maintains a list of sites where you can drop off prescription medications as well as syringes. |
Medical Waste | Medpro Disposal | Various locations (See Website for Locations) (888) 614-6635 http://www.medprodisposal.com |
Drop-off/Pick-up | Commercial Recycling |
Metal | Metalico Buffalo | 127 Filmore Ave, Buffalo NY 14210 (716) 823-3788 https://www.metalicobuffalo.com/ |
Drop-off/Pick-up | 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 |
Building Materials | Metzger Removal | 235 River Rd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 692-1810 http://www.metzgerremoval.com |
Drop-off | Road materials acccepted |
Electronics | Modern Recycling-NEI Transfer Station | 3675 Jeffery Blvd, Hamburg, NY 14219 (716) 821-0029 http://moderncorporation.com |
Drop-off | |
Appliances, Cardboard-OCC, Electronics, Paper | MRC Recycling Inc. | 555 Cascade Dr. Springville, NY 14141 716-592-0953 http://www.mrcny.com/recycling.html |
Drop off | Television and computer monitors will be charged at $0.70 per pound. Call ahead for items other than electronics. |
Motor Oil | Napa Auto Parts | Various Locations Store specifc http://www.napaonline.com |
Drop off | |
Automobiles | National Kidney Foundation of WNY | 15 Prince St., Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 598-3963 http://www.kidney.org/site/109/index.cfm |
Pick-up | Call or fill out the form on their website to donate a vehicle and schedule a pick-up. |
Metal | Niagara Metals | 761 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY 14216 (716) 873-5849 http://www.niagarametals.com |
Drop-off | Other locations: 3035 Union Rd Cheektowaga, NY 14227 (716) 685-6789 4861 Packard Rd, Niagara Falls NY 14304 (716) 282-6200 |
Pharmaceuticals | North Campus (Lobby-Pub Saftey Bldg) | 6025 Main Street Williamsville NY 14221 716-858-2903 |
Drop off | Unused drugs and needles |
Batteries - Rechargable, Cell Phones, Electronics | Office Depot | Various Locations Store specific https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/451525/Tech-Recycling-Box-Large-24-H/ |
Drop-off | Tech recycling boxes provided (for a fee). |
Motor Oil | Pep Boys | Various Locations Store specifc http://www.pepboys.com |
Drop off | |
Clothing-Textiles, Toys | Planet Aid | Various locations http://www.planetaid.org |
Drop off | Clothes, etc.: including rags. Drop-off bins can be located on their website. |
Appliances, Batteries - Rechargable | R & R Salvage | 1329 William St., Buffalo NY 14206 (716) 856-3608 http://www.buffalometalrecycling.com |
Drop Off/Pick up large quantity | No freon. R&R Salvage purchases your scrap metal, auto parts. Only auto batteries. |
Pharmaceuticals | Rath Building | 95 Franklin St, Buffalo NY , Lobby 14202 (716) 858-8000 https://erie.gov |
Drop off | Syringe Drop-Offs |
Clothing-Textiles | Recycle your hosiery | https://savemyhosiery.yolasite.com/ NA NA http://savemyhosiery.yolasite.com/ |
Mail-in | |
Cardboard-OCC, Paper | Republic Services (formerly Allied Waste) | 2321 Kenmore Ave, Kenmore, NY 14207 (716) 614-3333 http://www.republicservices.com |
Residental/commercial pick up | |
Building Materials | ReUse Action | 980 Northampton Street, Buffalo 14211 (716) 894-3366 http://www.reuseaction.com |
Pick-up | 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. |
Antifreeze, Batteries - Rechargable, Cooking Oil | Safety-Kleen | 41 North Gates Ave., Lackawanna NY 14218 (716) 541-9716, (716) 826-8931 http://www.safety-kleen.com |
Pick-up | Commercial recycling |
Appliances, Automobiles, Bicycles, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Toys | Salvation Army | Various locations https://satruck.org/ |
Drop off/Collection/Pick-up | Gently used items. Automobiles: 3701 McKinley Pkwy, Buffalo, NY 14219
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Bicycles, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Toys | Savers | 3701 McKinley Parkway, Buffalo NY 14219 (716) 827-6550 http://www.savers.com |
Drop-off | 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 |
Automobiles | Sell Max | (800) 225-7500 https://sellmax.com/ |
Buys used cars | Call or go to website for info |
Paper, Shredding Services | Shred Nations | 266 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222 (716) 508-3808 https://www.shrednations.com/ |
Drop off/Pick-up | |
Shredding Services | Shred-It | 400 Riverwalk Pkwy, Tonawanda, NY 14150 14221 (716) 626-1209 http://www.shredit.com |
Drop off/Public Shredding events/pickup | |
Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector | Smoke Detectors | Modern smoke detectors can be disposed of regularly. | Battery must be removed first. |
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Pharmaceuticals | South Campus (Lobby-Student Loans) | 4041 Southwestern Boulevard Orchard Park NY 14127 716-858-2903 |
Drop off | Unused drugs and needles |
Pharmaceuticals | Springville Town Hall | 65 Franklin Street (Sheriff's Substation) Springville NY 14141 716-592-4936 |
Drop off | Unused drugs and needles |
Cell Phones | Sprint | Various Locations Store specific http://www.sprint.com |
Mail-in | Offer a buy-back service. http://www.green.sprint.com |
Appliances, Bicycles, Clothing-Textiles, Furniture, Toys | St. Vincent de Paul Society | 1298 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 882-3360 http://svdpwny.org/ http://www.svdpwny.org/clothingcollectionbins/clothingbinlocations.html |
Pick-up/drop-off | 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. |
Electronics | Sunnking | 4 Owens Road, Brockport NY 14420 585-637-8365 http://www.sunnking.com |
Drop-off/Collection | 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 |
Pallets | Superior Pallets | 3981 Walden Ave, Lancaster, NY 14086 14219 716-822-4647 http://www.superior-pallets.com |
Drop -off | |
Cell Phones | T-Mobile | Various Locations Store specific http://www.tmobile.com |
Drop-off | No fee, in store drop off http://www.t-mobile.com/Company/Community.aspx?tp=Abt_Tab_PhoneRecyclin… |
Cell Phones | Target | Various Locations Store specific http://www.target.com |
Mail-in or Drop-off | Trade in for gift cards in store or online. |
Plastics | Thermal Foams (clean, white and bagged) | 2101 Kenmore Ave 14224 (716) 874-6474 http://thermalfoams.com/ |
Drop-off | Styrofoam. accept poly styrene, no food or drink containers |
Mercury devices | Thermostat Recycling Corporation | Various locations (See Website for Locations) 1-888-266-0550 http://www.thermostat-recycle.org |
Drop off | |
Batteries - Rechargable, Building Materials, Cardboard-OCC, Carpets-Rugs, CFC-Freon, Electronics, Mattresses, Plastics, Propane tanks | Triad Recycling | 3755 River Rd. Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716)235-8822 http://triadrecycle.com/ |
Drop-off | 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. |
Appliances, Automobiles, Batteries - Rechargable, Metal | Twin Village Recycling | 4153 Broadway, Depew NY 14043 (716) 683-5373 http://www.tvrdepew.com |
Drop-off, Pick-up (in their towing area) | No freon. Will pay for junk and scrap cars. |
Building Materials | Union Transfer | 1700 Union Road, West Seneca, New York 14224 (716) 674-4325 http://www.union-transfer.com |
Drop-off | Charge per ton. No hazardous waste. |
Coathangers | Urban Valet | 620 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo NY 14222 (716) 885-4351 http://www.myurbanvalet.com |
Drop-off | Other location: 4081 N Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY 14127 |
Electronics | US Itek INC | 1016 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda, NY 14207 (716) 447-7000 (ext 3) http://www.usitek.com/services-solutions/technology-recycling/ |
Drop-off/Pick-up | TVs/CRTs are not accepted - Fee applies for pick up - Drop off : Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm (Computer and accessories only) |
Antifreeze | Valu Auto Care | 3099 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217 (716) 873-1383 http://www.valuautocare.com |
Drop off | Only the Kenmore location accepts antifreeze for recycling. |
Plastics | Vanocur Refractories | 4001 River Rd. 14150 (716) 332-4337 http://vanocurllc.com |
Drop-off | 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. |
Plastics | Various Retail Store Locations (Tops, Wegmans, Target etc) | Store specific N/A |
Drop off | Plastic Bags |
Cell Phones | Verizon Wireless | Various Locations Store specific http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/splash/electronicdevicerecycling.jsp |
Mail-in or Drop-off | Mail in for verizon rewards. |
Motor Oil | Walmart | Various Locations Store specific http://www.walmart.com |
Drop-off | |
Batteries - Rechargable, Building Materials, Electronics, Fluorescent, Medical Waste | Waste Management | (855) 878-9696 http://www.wm.com |
Pick-up/Mail-in | 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. |
Batteries - Rechargable | WeRecycleBatteries.com | (585) 902-8110 http://www.werecyclebatteries.com/ |
Mail-in | Recycles Lithium, Lithium-Ion, Alkaline, Ni-CD (Wet and Dry), Lead-Acids (all kinds), and Ni-Metal Hydride batteries. |
Automobiles | WNY Make-A-Wish Car Donation | 1967 Wherle Dr (Suite 1), Buffalo NY 14221 (855) 239-9474 http://rochester-buffalo.wheelsforwishes.org/ |
Pick-up/drop off | Call 1-855-278-9474 or fill out the form on their website to donate a vehicle and schedule a pick-up. |