Sanitation Department
3175 Union Rd.   |   Cheektowaga, NY 14227
Sanitation Hotline: (716) 686-3426
7:30 a.m. - 3:30p.m.

Please call the Santiation Department to find out when your garbage day is.

SANITATION REQUIREMENTS

All garbage must now be placed in plastic or metal garbage containers or clear plastic bags. Plastic containers must not exceed 35 gallons, and metal containers must not exceed 20 gallons. (NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGED CANS)

RULES OF THE ROAD

• Yard Waste (Grass, Twigs, etc.) should be placed in open top containers or biodegradable paper bags. Yard Waste in Plastic Bags will not be accepted.
• Refer to Yard Waste Heading for major collection changes
• Hard plastic or metal open-top containers only.
• Remove all nails, glass or other sharp objects from refuse prior to bundling for collection.
• Containers should not exceed 40 pounds in weight when full.
• The town's policy is to leave all open-top containers at the curb after collection.
• Appliances will be picked up whole except for refrigerators and air conditioners which must have the refrigerant (Freon) and doors removed. 48 hours advance notice prior to pick up by calling 686-3427. Pickup will be during the third full week of the month.
• All furniture - T.V.'s, mattresses and box springs will be picked up weekly as part of regular collection
• NO concrete, stones, bricks or other masonry materials will be collected.
• Remove all nails, glass or other sharp objects from non-recyclable refuse prior to bundling for collection.

Place your garbage at the curb prior to 6:00 a.m. on collection day, but not before 6:00 p.m. on the evening before collection. If your garbage isn't collected as scheduled, please leave out for next day collection.