New Buffalo trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly Wednesday solid waste + yard waste/brush; holiday Wednesday → Thursday. Source: Not yet confirmed |
|---|---|
| Curbside | Check 2026 PDF / Lakeshore — City FAQ emphasizes Wednesday. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Every other week Wednesday; 18-gal bin or 95-gal rollout; newspapers/paperboard/cardboard/mags/phone books/glass/aluminum/steel/tin/PETE & HDPE plastics. Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Bulk | Bulky waste — call Lakeshore prior to collection day to arrange. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Lakeshore Recycling and Disposal. |
| Contacts | Lakeshore 269-231-5623 / 877-525-3877. Source: Not yet confirmed |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
Check 2026 PDF / Lakeshore — City FAQ emphasizes Wednesday.
Where
Normal solid-waste collection area.
Limits
Oct 31 Wed; limbs ≤4 in dia ≤4 ft; other material biodegradable bags / 32-gal can / tied bundle ≤50 lbs. Optional 64-gal yard waste cart lease $3/mo.
Not allowed
Per Lakeshore prohibited list (call).
Bags
Biodegradable for yard waste non-limb.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Verified 2026-10-15 · cityofnewbuffalomi.gov
Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day 2026 | 2026-01-01 | — |
| Memorial Day 2026 | 2026-05-25 | — |
| Independence Day 2026 | 2026-07-04 | — |
| Labor Day 2026 | 2026-09-07 | — |
| Thanksgiving 2026 | 2026-11-26 | — |
| Christmas 2026 | 2026-12-25 | — |
Wednesday holiday → following day (City FAQ). Named holidays on 2026 schedule PDF.
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Full details for New Buffalo: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City + Lakeshore Recycling and Disposal 269-231-5623 / 877-525-3877 (877-LAKE-877). Weekly Wednesday solid waste + yard waste/brush; holiday Wednesday → Thursday. Out per Lakeshore 2026 schedule PDF on City site.
- Recycling
- every other week Wednesday; 18-gal bin or 95-gal rollout; newspapers/paperboard/cardboard/mags/phone books/glass/aluminum/steel/tin/PETE & HDPE plastics.
- Bulk pickup
- Bulky waste — call Lakeshore prior to collection day to arrange.
- Curbside: when
- Check 2026 PDF / Lakeshore — City FAQ emphasizes Wednesday.
- Curbside: where
- Normal solid-waste collection area.
- Curbside: limits
- yard waste Apr 1–Oct 31 Wed; grass/brush/leaves/weeds; limbs ≤4 in dia ≤4 ft; other material biodegradable bags / 32-gal can / tied bundle ≤50 lbs. Optional 64-gal yard waste cart lease $3/mo. Prohibited materials per Lakeshore.
- Curbside: brush
- Limbs ≤4 in × ≤4 ft; bags/cans/bundles ≤50 lbs.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Per Lakeshore prohibited list (call).
- Curbside: bags
- Biodegradable for yard waste non-limb.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Ask the city or your hauler.
- Holidays
- New Year's Day 2026 (2026-01-01): shift not yet confirmed
- Memorial Day 2026 (2026-05-25): shift not yet confirmed
- Independence Day 2026 (2026-07-04): shift not yet confirmed
- Labor Day 2026 (2026-09-07): shift not yet confirmed
- Thanksgiving 2026 (2026-11-26): shift not yet confirmed
- Christmas 2026 (2026-12-25): shift not yet confirmed
Wednesday holiday → following day (City FAQ). Named holidays on 2026 schedule PDF.
- Hauler
- Lakeshore Recycling and Disposal
- Contacts
- Lakeshore 269-231-5623 / 877-525-3877
- Find your day
- City Trash/Recycling FAQ + 2026 schedule
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: Not yet confirmed
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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