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 or 800-955-7445 http://www.2060autoparts.com |
Call or text for information | For recycling inquiries, call or text on website for more information. |
Batteries - Rechargable, Motor Oil | Advanced Auto | Multiple Locations Store specifc http://www.advanceautoparts.com |
Drop-off | Recycles motor oil and car batteries |
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 | Charges a fee. Please call for more information and pricing. |
Automobiles | American Cancer Society | 101 John James Audubon Pkwy, Amherst, NY 14228 (716) 689-6982 http://www.cancer.org |
Pick-up, Call for information/ Donation | Donation, not recycle. To donate a car, call 1-888-227-5500 or fill out the form on their website. |
Appliances, Bicycles, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Mattresses, 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 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. |
Batteries - Rechargable, Cell Phones, Electronics | Apple Store | G116 Walden Galleria Mall, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 (716) 706-2000 http://www.apple.com/shop/trade-in |
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 | Only recycles metal hangers, no plastic. Call for more information. |
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 | Call or see website regarding pricing or other inquiries. |
Batteries - Rechargable, Motor Oil | Autozone | Multiple Locations Store specifc https://www.autozone.com/diy/trustworthy-advice/what-does-autozone-recycle?intc… |
Drop-off | Recycles car batteries and some automobile parts. Contact local store to see what they will accept. |
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 |
Clothing-Textiles | Bra Recycling | 1 Walden Galleria STE D-102, Buffalo, NY 14225 (716) 683-0581 http://www.brarecycling.com |
Drop-off/Mail-in | Located at Soma Intimates in the Walden Galleria Mall. 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. |
Cooking Oil | Buffalo Biodiesel | 225 Sawyer Ave, Tonawanda NY 14150 1-800-721-1427 http://www.buffalobiodiesel.com |
Pick-up | See website for more information and online forms. |
Clothing-Textiles, Furniture | Buffalo City Mission Thrift Store | 576 Dick Rd Suite 10, Depew, NY 14043 14043 (716) 681-9128 http://www.buffalocitymission.org/thrift-store http://www.buffalocitymission.org |
Drop-off/Pick-up | 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
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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 | 279 Northampton St., Buffalo, NY 14208 (716) 218-9401 https://www.buffaloreuse.org |
Drop-off | Cleanup services and pick-ups can be arranged. See website for more information. |
Electronics | Burgio's TV SVC, Inc. | 2303 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 832-3377 http://www.burgiostv.com/ |
Drop-off | Electronic recycling for most computers and TV's (including for CRT based products - call for details). 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) 888-2610 |
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. |
Batteries - Rechargable, Building Materials, Cardboard-OCC, Carpets-Rugs, CFC-Freon, Electronics, Mattresses, Plastics, Propane tanks | Casella | 3755 River Rd., Tonawanda, NY 14150 (716)235-8822 https://www.casella.com/locations/hauling/buffalo-ny-hauling/ |
Drop-off | Offers residential and commercial recycling opportunities. See website for pricing and more information. |
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 located inside the foyer of the Gorilla building. |
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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Batteries - Rechargable | Cirba Solutions | (See website for prepaid shipping label) 1-800-852-8127 https://www.cirbasolutions.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm66szMCdgAMV1G1vBB1bFAIHEAAYA… |
Mail-in/Drop-off | See website for what batteries are acceptable. |
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 |
Tires, 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 Friday 7:30AM - 3:30PM. Acceptable materials: branches, brush, Christmas Trees, leaves, plant cuttings, stumps, tree trimmings/limbs and uncontaminated wood waste. To contact Geiter Done directly: 716-342-2344 Address 4 Dorothy St. takes you directly to gate |
Pharmaceuticals | Clarence Sherriff's Station | 5 Town Pl, Clarence Center NY 14032 (716) 858-2903 |
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. |
Clothing-Textiles, 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 with purchase of service. See website for more information. |
Electronics | Computers for Children | 701 Seneca St., (Suite 601), Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 823-7248 (ext 570) https://www.missionignite.org/donatecomputers |
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 | https://www3.erie.gov/recycling/node/166 | ||
Crayons | Crazy Crayons | National Crayon Recycle Program 8110 S. Houghton Rd #158 Tucson, AZ 85747 http://www.crazycrayons.com |
Mail-in | Check website as address changes from time-to-time as well as for UPS/FedEx Address. Feel free to email owner David Lute with any questions: crayonrecycleprogram@gmail.com
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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 |
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 | 1-877-215-5255 http://www.ecycle.com |
Mail-in | Business can get a quote and individuals can sell devices |
Pharmaceuticals | ECC City Campus (Lobby) | 121 Ellicott Street Buffalo NY 14203 716-858-2903 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles. |
Pharmaceuticals | ECC North Campus (Lobby-Pub Saftey Bldg) | 6205 Main Street Williamsville NY 14221 716-858-2903 |
Drop off | Unused drugs and needles |
Pharmaceuticals | ECMC | 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215 (716) 898-3000 http://www.ecmc.edu/ |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles |
Pharmaceuticals | Elma Sherriff's Station | 1600 Bowman Road 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 |
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, Electronics, Fire Extinguisher-Smoke Detector, Fluorescent, Mercury devices | EZ on the Earth | 400 N. Forsythe Street Franklin, IN 46131 (855) 327-8455 http://www.ezontheearth.com |
Mail-in/Pick-up offered for commercial use | Prices vary depending on material being recycled. See website for pricing and more details. |
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 | 124 Coit St., Buffalo, NY 14206 (716) 218-9639 http://www.farmerpirates.com/ |
Subscription based service, weekly pick-up for a fee. Drop-off service can be contracted. | 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. |
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/services/sustainability/recycling/ |
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. |
Bicycles | Go Bike Buffalo | 313 Broadway Street, Buffalo, New York 14204 (716) 222-3220 https://gobikebuffalo.org/join-the-movement/ |
Drop-off | 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 |
Appliances, Bicycles, Cell Phones, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Toys | Greendrop Charitable Donations | Multiple locations https://www.gogreendrop.com/find-a-location |
Drop-off/Pick-up | Accepts gently used clothing and household items on behalf of the American Red Cross. Open 10am to 5pm daily across 3 locations in Depew, Cheektowaga, and Orchard Park. See their website for more details as well as a list of accepted donations. |
Automobiles | Habitat for Humanity | 1675 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215 (716) 204-0740 https://www.habitat.org/support/donate-your-car |
Call for information | Fill out form on their website or call 1-877-277-4344 to donate a vehicle. |
Appliances, Building Materials, Electronics, Furniture | Habitat for Humanity | (South) 1675 South Park Ave, Buffalo, NY 14220 (716) 204-0740 https://habitatbuffalo.org/restore/donate-items |
Drop-off/Pick-up | 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. |
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 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. Additional location at: 2217 Sheridan Drive Tonawanda, NY 14223 |
Cooking Oil, Electronics, Household Hazardous Waste | Heritage-Crystal Clean Llc | 60 Clyde Ave, Buffalo NY 14215 716-515-6545 http://www.crystal-clean.com |
Pick-up | Commercial recycling services, see website for more details. |
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 and Store Specific Policies: 2100 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY (716) 871-8800 http://corporate.homedepot.com/newsroom/call2recycle-home-depot-recycles-ten-mi… |
Drop-off, Call for information | 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. |
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. | 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. See website for more accepted items. |
Clothing-Textiles, Furniture | Journey's End Refugee Services | 2495 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214 (716) 882-4963 http://www.jersbuffalo.org |
Pick-up/drop-off | 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. |
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/donate/ |
Drop-off | Must call beforehand to drop off items. Small Appliances. Drop-off open 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday through Friday. |
Cell Phones | LG Electronics | Various Locations 1-866-372-2928 http://www.lgrecyclingprogram.com |
Drop-off/Mail-in | LG braded electronics only, no IPhones. |
Electronics | Lifetime Service Center, Inc. | 1955 Wehrle Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 632-0216 http://www.lifetimeservice.com/ |
Drop-off | Make drop-off appointment on website. |
Appliances, Bicycles, Building Materials, Cardboard-OCC, Carpets-Rugs, Cell Phones, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Mattresses, Metal, Pallets, Paper, Plastics, Tires, Toys, Yard Waste | LoadUp | (866) 320-2037 https://goloadup.com/ |
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. |
Batteries - Rechargable, Cell Phones, Fluorescent | Lowes | 8150 Transit Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221 (716) 639-2500 https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/stories/fresh-thinking/lowes-answers-your-… https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/stories/fresh-thinking/3-easy-ways-help-re… |
Drop-off | 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 |
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 | 9364 Transit Rd., East Amherst, NY 14051 (716) 823-3085 http://www.macsolutionsplus.com/ |
Drop-off | Accepts old computers, NON-CRT TVs, cell phones, and video games. Call or check website for more information. |
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. |
Medical Waste | Medicine and syringe disposal | See Erie County Health Department website 14201 (716) 858-7695 https://www3.erie.gov/health/needle-access-and-needle-medication-disposal |
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) 641-6131 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 | 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 |
Building Materials | Metzger Removal | 235 River Rd., North Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 692-1810 http://www.metzgerremoval.com |
Drop-off | Road materials acccepted |
Cardboard-OCC, Paper, Plastics | Modern Disposal Services | 1445 Pletcher Rd., Model City, NY 14107 (716) 754-8226 or 1-800-330-7107 http://moderncorporation.com |
Drop-off/Pick up | 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.
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Appliances, Cardboard-OCC, Electronics, Metal, Paper, Plastics | MRC Recycling Inc. | 555 Cascade Dr., Springville, NY 14141 716-592-0953 http://www.mrcny.com/recycling.html |
Drop off/Curbside Customer | 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. |
Motor Oil | Napa Auto Parts | Various Locations Store specifc http://www.napaonline.com |
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Automobiles | National Kidney Foundation of WNY | 1344 University Avenue, Suite 270, Rochester, NY 14607 (585) 598-3963 https://www.kidney.org/get-involved/kidney-cars?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw28W2… |
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 |
Gas, Household Hazardous Waste, Motor Oil | NOCO | 2440 Sheridan Drive 14150 (716) 833-6626 https://noco.com/recovery-recycling/ |
Pick-up | For both residential and commercial recycling inquiries, call or text on website for more information. |
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 |
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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, Metal | 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 Weekdays 8:30am - 4:30pm Pearl St. side of building |
Clothing-Textiles | Recycle your hosiery | http://savemyhosiery.yolasite.com/ | Mail-in | To send hosiery for recycling, email: recycledcrafts@live.com |
Appliances, Building Materials | ReUse Action | 980 Northampton Street, Buffalo, NY 14211 (716) 894-3366 http://www.reuseaction.com |
Pick-up | 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. |
Cardboard-OCC, Metal, Paper, Plastics | Royal Oak Recycling | 22 Mechanic Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120 716-692-3448 https://royaloakrecycling.com/ |
Pick-up/Drop-off/Call for information | Full-service commercial recycler. |
Antifreeze, Batteries - Rechargable, Cooking Oil, Electronics, Fluorescent | Safety-Kleen | 41 North Gates Ave., Lackawanna, NY 14218 (716) 541-9716 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: Contact 1-800-728-7825 or use the link to donate car on via their website.
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Bicycles, Clothing-Textiles, Electronics, Furniture, Toys | Savers | 3701 McKinley Parkway, Hamburg, 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 |
Electronics, Paper, Shredding Services | Shred Nations | 266 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo NY 14222 (716) 508-3808 https://www.shrednations.com/ |
Drop off/Pick-up | UPS locations: 3842 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, NY 14215 (716) 800-3955 2316 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 650-5170 |
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 |
Appliances, Automobiles, 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. View website to learn more about automobile donations. |
Electronics | Sunnking | 1120 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY 14210 (716) 851-4890 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, CDs, DVDs, VHS, or CRTs. 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 | |
Paper, Shredding Services | Sustana Solutions | 475 Ludwig Ave, Buffalo NY 14227 (716-891-9312 https://sustanasolutions.com/ |
Pick-up. Call for information | Commercial Recycling |
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 (molded or expanded polystyrene) | 2101 Kenmore Ave 14224 (716) 874-6474 https://www.thermalfoams.com/sustainability/ |
Drop-off | 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. |
Mercury devices | Thermostat Recycling Corporation | Various locations (See Website for Locations) 1-888-266-0550 http://www.thermostat-recycle.org |
Drop off | |
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. |
Pharmaceuticals | UB Bissel Hall North Campus (Police Station) | Univeristy at Buffalo North Campus 14260 716-645-2227 |
Drop-off | Unused drugs and needles. |
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 |
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 | 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. |
Batteries - Rechargable, Building Materials, Electronics, Fluorescent, Medical Waste | Waste Management | 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 | 1562 Crittenden Rd., Alden, NY 14004 (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 | (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. |