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Syracuse Bulk Trash Pickup Rules

Bulk pickup is listed as available for up to 3 items per collection. Bulk items are large items such as furniture that cannot fit inside a trash can or bag. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to request your bulk setout.

Syracuse bulk pickup rules

Bulk waste limits and booking rules for Syracuse
Collection ruleBulk items are large items such as furniture that cannot fit inside a trash can or bag. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to request your bulk setout.
Limit per pickup3 items
Permitted materialsNo unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out.
Advance noticeRequired before collection.
Dispatch phone(315) 448-2489

Allowed vs. disallowed bulk materials

How to throw away a mattress in Syracuse

Follow the listed bulk rule: Bulk items are large items such as furniture that cannot fit inside a trash can or bag. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to request your bulk setout.

Special disposal mandates

Plastic mattress encasement: The listed rules do not require mattress bagging. Confirm any material-specific handling instructions before pickup.

Freon sticker for refrigerant appliances: Not required under the listed rules. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to schedule pickup of large appliances and furniture.

Local disposal alternatives in Onondaga County

For items that cannot go at the curb, check these official disposal resources. Confirm accepted materials, residency requirements, fees, and hours before visiting.

The nearest eligible transfer station or landfill depends on your address and the material. These resources are not ranked by distance.

DPW & sanitation contact

City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (DPW) · municipal dpw

Phone: (315) 448-2489

233 East Washington Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
Visit Official Syracuse Sanitation Portal Official municipality portal at syr.gov

These collection rules cover Zone City Quadrant Routes.

Trash & recycling questions

What days is trash collected in Syracuse, NY?

Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Carts should be placed at the curb no earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night before your collection day and removed by 7:00 p.m. on collection day.. These rules apply to Zone City Quadrant Routes.

Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Syracuse?

As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone City Quadrant Routes.

How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Syracuse?

Bulk items are large items such as furniture that cannot fit inside a trash can or bag. Call Cityline at (315) 448-CITY (2489) to request your bulk setout. The listed limit is 3 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (315) 448-2489 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone City Quadrant Routes.

What items are accepted for recycling in Syracuse?

The listed accepted materials are Cardboard boxes and clean paper food cartons, Newspapers, magazines, office paper, and mail, Plastic bottles, tubs, and jugs, Metal food and beverage cans, Glass food and beverage bottles and jars. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic shopping bags and wrap, Polystyrene foam containers, Tanglers like chains, cords, and hoses, Hazardous materials and medical waste. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone City Quadrant Routes.