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Lackawanna NY Β· City Sanitation Guide

Bulk Trash PickupLackawanna, NY

Lackawanna has one of the most structured bulk trash programs in Erie County β€” 3 dedicated bulk weeks per year, a monthly 1-item bonus rule, and a $50 per-item off-schedule fee. Here’s everything Lackawanna residents need to know.

3x YearBulk Weeks
1 ItemMonthly Bonus
5 ItemsPer Bulk Week
$50Off-Schedule Fee

How Lackawanna’s Bulk Trash Program Works

Lackawanna’s bulk program is one of the most specific in WNY. The 3 annual bulk weeks allow 5 bulk items plus 1 cubic yard of debris each. Between bulk weeks, every Lackawanna address can put out 1 bulk item on the first FULL week of each month β€” on your regular garbage day. Off-schedule bulk pickup is available for $50 per item by calling DPW at (716) 827-6406. Check lackawannany.gov for the current year’s bulk week dates.

City of Lackawanna Public Works / Sanitation

Phone(716) 827-6406
HoursMon–Fri, regular business hours
Address714 Ridge Rd, Room 311, Lackawanna, NY 14218
Websitelackawannany.gov

What’s Accepted β€” and What Isn’t

Every Lackawanna homeowner should know these rules before putting anything at the curb.

βœ“ Accepted

  • 3 designated bulk weeks per year β€” 5 bulk items + 1 cubic yard accepted each week
  • Monthly 1-item bonus: 1 bulk item on first FULL week of each month on your garbage day
  • Accepted bulk items: couch, chair, mattress, box spring, dresser, and similar household furniture
  • Branches β€” picked up April 15 through October 15 (excluding bulk weeks)
  • Yard waste β€” clear bags only, placed in separate containers
  • Grass clippings β€” leave on lawn (city participates in NYS ‘Leave it on the Lawn’ program)

βœ— Not Accepted

  • Electronics β€” never accepted during bulk weeks
  • Construction material β€” drywall, lumber, windows, 2x4s not accepted
  • Sheds, fences, decks β€” never accepted
  • Contractor debris β€” homeowner/contractor responsible for removal
  • Off-schedule bulk items without paying $50/item fee to DPW
  • Plastic bags for yard waste β€” clear bags only accepted

Paid Junk Removal β€” When the Town Won’t Take It

For bulk items outside program limits, between pickup dates, or large-volume cleanouts β€” these Erie County services cover Lackawanna.

1-800-GOT-JUNK β€” Buffalo
Coverage: Erie & Niagara Counties  |  Speed: Same-day if booked early
Full-service β€” they do all the lifting. Furniture, appliances, mattresses, general bulk. No hazardous materials. Book at 1800gotjunk.com or call for availability.
LoadUp β€” Lackawanna
Pricing: Starts at $89  |  Speed: Same-day or next-day (book before noon)
Upfront online pricing β€” no surprises. Serves all of Erie County including Lackawanna. Curbside or in-home pickup. Claims 20–30% below competitor pricing. Book at goloadup.com.
K&H Junk Removal β€” WNY
Phone: (716) 545-8436  |  Feature: Free estimates, estate cleanouts
Local WNY company serving Lackawanna and Erie County. Free estimates. Full-service including estate cleanouts, furniture, appliances, renovation debris. Eco-focused disposal.
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Frequently Asked Questions β€” Bulk Trash Lackawanna NY

When is bulk trash pickup in Lackawanna NY?
Lackawanna designates 3 bulk pickup weeks per year. During each bulk week, residents can place up to 5 bulk items plus 1 cubic yard of debris at the curb. Between bulk weeks, each address can put out 1 bulk item on the first FULL week of each month on their regular garbage day. For current bulk week dates, visit lackawannany.gov or call (716) 827-6406.
What is Lackawanna’s $50 bulk pickup fee?
If you need a bulk item picked up outside of a designated bulk week (and outside of your monthly 1-item bonus), the City of Lackawanna will collect it for a $50 per-item fee. Contact DPW at (716) 827-6406 to arrange payment and scheduling. This is a City service β€” not a private company.
Can I put electronics out during Lackawanna’s bulk week?
No. Electronics are never accepted during Lackawanna bulk weeks β€” not televisions, computers, or monitors. For electronics disposal, contact Erie County or visit Erie County’s e-waste resources at erie.gov/recycling.
Can NCB buy my Lackawanna home as-is?
Yes. Nickel City Buyers buys Lackawanna homes with all contents included β€” furniture, appliances, everything remaining in the home. No cleanout before closing. You take what you want and leave the rest. We handle disposal after the deed transfers.
Nickel City Buyers, LLC provides this bulk trash guide for homeowners in Lackawanna, NY and throughout Western New York β€” including Lackawanna, South Buffalo, West Seneca, Hamburg, Blasdell, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Orchard Park, Hamburg, and all of Erie and Niagara County. We buy homes as-is with all contents included β€” no cleanout required. Call (716) 557-7005 or visit nickelcitybuyers.com. NAP: Nickel City Buyers, LLC Β· 3842 Harlem Rd STE 400-339, Cheektowaga, NY 14215 Β· (716) 557-7005.