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.

For recycling inquiries, call or text on website for more information.

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. 

Locations in Buffalo, Rochester, Depew, and West Seneca, see website for details.

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.

Only recycles metal hangers, no plastic. Call for more information.

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

Call or see website regarding pricing or other inquiries. 

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

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

Drop-off location in Rochester as well. Otherwise, items may be mailed in. For either drop-off or mail-in, fill out the form that can be found on their website.

See website for more information and online forms.

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.

Cleanup services and pick-ups can be arranged. See website for more information.

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.

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

See website for what batteries are acceptable.

Charge per ton
Multiple locations: See website for details.
Most locations do not accept hazardous waste.

City of Buffalo residents can drop off yard waste Monday through Firday 7:30AM - 3:30PM. 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 with purchase of service. See website for more information.

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

Unused drugs and needles

Call for pricing

No freon

Syringe Drop-Offs

Unused drugs and needles

Prices vary depending on material being recycled. See website for pricing and more details.

Only smoke detectors. Fee based for fluorescent.

For composting residential or commercial food scraps only. Pick-up and drop-off services offered, see website  for pricing and more information.  Please note, they offer a "Food Scrap drop off program" where folks can get a membership to use one of various drop off totes for food scraps.  They do not accept drop offs of any kind from residents at their compost site. Existing customers can contact Farmer Pirates about yard waste composting as an additional service.

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

Website currently down, call for more information.

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

Please review list of accepted items before dropping off your items. Donations may be dropped off at our South Park location Tuesday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Limited slots are available for large donation pick-ups.

Commercial Recycling

Charges a fee. See 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.

Commercial recycling services, see website for more details.

Can recycle other electronics as well.

 Any rechargeable battery that weighs up to 11 pounds and is under 300 watt hours is accepted. There's no charge for recycling. No alkaline or single use batteries accepted at dropoff, see  https://www.call2recycle.org/ for more information regarding mail in recycling.

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. See website for more accepted items.

Clothing articles must be new or lightly worn, no donations from households with cigarette smokers or pets. Large furniture by as-needed basis. 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. Drop-off open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday through Friday.

LG braded electronics only, no IPhones.

Make drop-off appointment on website.

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.

Accepts old computers, NON-CRT TVs, cell phones, and video games. Call or check website for more information.

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

Accepts plumbing, industrial, and electrical scrap (electrical wire and motors), see website for more details and pricing.

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

Multiple locations: See website for details and prohibited items.     

Has both residential and commercial recycling pick up services. Only non hazardous waste is permitted at transfer station, call for more information. 

Call ahead for drop-offs, drop-offs on Thursdays ONLY. Only plastics #1-5 accepted. Aluminum, tin, and small scrap metal, paper/cardboard accepted. See website for specifics and prohibited items.

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. 

Donations accepted, open Tuesday and Saturday only, 9-4 both days. 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, CDs, DVDs, VHS, or CRTs. 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.

Please use link listed listed to find out details about what is and is not acceptable, how to prepare and where to drop off.  Scroll down to watch video.

Accepts molded and expanded polystyrene.  No food or drink containers. No packing peanuts.

Offers residential and commercial recycling opportunities. See website for pricing and more information.

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.