As per EPA rules, TV's and all other electronics can no longer be deposited in landfills, and cannot be collected with your weekly garbage. The week after each large Bulk Week will electronics Drop-Off.
No city events. Attend Erie County events.
Grass and yard waste will be picked up with your garbage on your garbage day.
Grass and yard waste must be put in separate open containers, CLEAR BAGS ONLY.
Branches will be picked up from April 15 through October 15. All branches must be placed at curbside with cut ends facing the street.
Starting June 1, 2021 branch pick up will be placed on the following schedule:
– On Tuesdays, branch pick up will occur for the third and fourth wards
– On Thursdays, branch pick up will occur for the first and second wards
Leaves will be picked up from mid-October through November (weather permitting).
***For scheduled bulk pick up dates see “Recycling/Sanitation Schedule” tab in header of City of Lackawanna website.***
During Bulk Week: ONE CUBIC YARD of debris will be accepted. Five bulk items (couch, chair, mattress, etc.) will be accepted. No electronics will be accepted. No construction material (drywall, 2×4’s, windows, etc) will be accepted. The homeowner, contractor or occupant is responsible for removing the debris. No sheds, fences, or decks will be accepted.
In addition to the scheduled bulk pick-up dates each address (not housing unit) is allowed to put out one (1) bulk item on the first FULL week of each month on your scheduled garbage day (ex: if the 1st of the month is on Wednesday, the following week will constitute the first full week of the month). If the week is missed, it must wait for the following first full week of the month 1 item pick up.