Syracuse is a city located in New York State. The Department of Public Works is responsible for providing day-to-day trash collection services as part of the City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule. The Public Works Department ensures community cleanliness and public health by managing waste effectively. Residents play a key role by sorting their waste properly and placing trash on time, helping optimize efficiency. It is important for residents to follow all trash rules provided by the department in the City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule.
Find My Collection Day
If you are unsure about your trash collection day and want to find out, click the link below. You will be directed to a city map. Tap on the map to search for your exact location. Once you click on the map, a search bar will appear at the top. Enter your complete address into the search bar and press the search button. This will provide your City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule.
https://www.syr.gov/Living/My-Home/Trash-and-Recycling/Trash
Garbage Collections
Avoid placing trash illegally and make sure to place your garbage cart by 6 AM on your scheduled City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule day. If you’re late placing it curbside, your trash cart will not be serviced. Your regular garbage cart will be collected once a week. Make sure to put all garbage in plastic bags before placing them in the cart. Set your cart at the curbside with a clearance of 3 feet on both sides.
Position your cart in a way that it can be easily collected by the automatic trash collection truck. The wheels should face the back of the street, and the lid should open towards the front. Do not place any liquid substances in your garbage cart, as it will not be collected. Do not overfill the cart, and use only a closed-lid cart. Remove your cart as soon as possible after collection, following the City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule.
Recycling Collections
Recycling helps reduce landfill waste and conserve natural resources by turning materials into new products. The City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule includes regular recycling collection services. Bring all recycling materials to the designated recycling cart location. Click the link below for information about designated recycling locations and collection times.
Follow the rules and regulations for placing recyclables in your recycling cart. Only place clean, empty, and dry items in the recycling cart. Acceptable materials include plastic bottles, containers, mixed paper, flattened cardboard, aluminum cans, tin, and glass. Place all items loosely in the recycling bin, and avoid placing plastic bags inside.
Bulk Trash Collections
The city also provides curbside bulk trash collection services as part of the City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule. Residents must schedule bulk trash collection services by calling Cityline at 315-448-CITY (2489). Bulk trash includes items that do not fit into regular trash carts, such as broken furniture, home appliances, and mattresses. Residents are allowed to schedule bulk trash collection four times a year.
Acceptable bulk trash includes carpets, non-wood furniture, mattresses, and tires (up to four tires per calendar year). Bulk trash should fit within a 2-cubic yard area. If this limit is exceeded, your bulk trash pile will not be collected. Place bulk trash at the curbside, near the edge of your property.
Holiday Collection Schedule
During certain holidays, your normal trash collection will be delayed by one day, according to the City of Syracuse trash pickup schedule. If a holiday falls on a Monday, your trash will be collected on Tuesday, and Tuesday’s collection will be moved to Wednesday, continuing the delay for the rest of the week. Follow the holiday schedule below to ensure timely trash collection.
| Holidays | Date & Day | Change in Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1, 2024, Monday | No trash collection on Monday. Collection will be delayed by one day and will occur on January 2, 2024, Tuesday. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | January 15, 2024, Monday | No trash collection on Monday. Collection will be delayed by one day and will occur on January 16, 2024, Tuesday. |
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024, Monday | No trash collection on Monday. Collection will be delayed by one day and will occur on May 28, 2024, Tuesday. |
| Independence Day | July 4, 2024, Thursday | No trash collection on Thursday. Collection will be delayed by one day and will occur on July 5, 2024, Friday. |
| Labor Day | September 2, 2024, Monday | No trash collection on Monday. Collection will be delayed by one day and will occur on September 3, 2024, Tuesday. |
| Thanksgiving Day | November 28, 2024, Thursday | No trash collection on Thursday. Collection will be delayed by one day and will occur on November 29, 2024, Friday. |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2024, Wednesday | No trash collection on Wednesday. Collection will be delayed by one day and will occur on December 26, 2024, Thursday. |
