Syracuse trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | City Public Works — weekly black cart; bagged waste only (no loose trash). Verified 2026-10-15 · syr.gov |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 6:00 p.m. prior evening – 7:00 p.m. on collection day (Mon–Fri table on Trash/Recycling pages). Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Biweekly blue cart; recyclables loose (no bags). Same set-out/remove times as trash. Verified 2026-10-15 · syr.gov |
| Bulk | Large items not fitting cart — call Cityline 315-448-CITY (2489) to request bulk setout (per Trash and Recycling hub). Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · syr.gov |
| Hauler | City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (city crews). |
| Contacts | Cityline 315-448-2489; Public Works via syr.gov. Verified 2026-10-15 · syr.gov |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
6:00 p.m. prior evening – 7:00 p.m. on collection day (Mon–Fri table on Trash/Recycling pages).
Where
Curb between sidewalk and street; city carts mandatory.
Limits
Excess → OCRRA drop-off (ocrra.org). Improper set-out → violation notice; 24 hours to pull back to avoid fine.
Not allowed
Loose trash; bagged recycling; items outside cart without bulk appointment.
Bags
Required — bag all trash in black cart.
Source: Not yet confirmed
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · syr.gov
Holidays
2026 City Services Guide: trash/recycling one day late rest of week on listed holidays. Use guide + My-Area for week-specific routing.
Verified 2026-10-15 · syr.gov
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Full details for Syracuse: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- City Public Works — weekly black cart; bagged waste only (no loose trash). Lid closed. Set out ≥6:00 p.m. evening before collection day; remove by 7:00 p.m. on collection day. Between sidewalk and street/end of driveway. Day via My Neighborhood (syr.gov/My-Area) or 2026 City Services Guide quadrant map. Second cart by application to Second Trash Cart Center.
- Recycling
- Biweekly blue cart; recyclables loose (no bags). Same set-out/remove times as trash. 2026 biweekly calendar in 2026 City Services Guide PDF (pages 6–7) or syr.gov/carts. NY State recycling required.
- Bulk pickup
- Large items not fitting cart — call Cityline 315-448-CITY (2489) to request bulk setout (per Trash and Recycling hub). Separate pages for yard waste/construction debris on limited days (see Services Guide).
- Curbside: when
- 6:00 p.m. prior evening – 7:00 p.m. on collection day (Mon–Fri table on Trash/Recycling pages).
- Curbside: where
- Curb between sidewalk and street; city carts mandatory.
- Curbside: limits
- Excess → OCRRA drop-off (ocrra.org). Improper set-out → violation notice; 24 hours to pull back to avoid fine.
- Curbside: brush
- Yard waste/leaves/construction debris — special collection days per Services Guide (not weekly with trash).
- Curbside: not allowed
- Loose trash; bagged recycling; items outside cart without bulk appointment.
- Curbside: bags
- Required — bag all trash in black cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Violation notice for improper cart use; fine if not corrected within 24 hours.
- Holidays
2026 City Services Guide: trash/recycling one day late rest of week on listed holidays. Use guide + My-Area for week-specific routing.
- Hauler
- City of Syracuse Department of Public Works (city crews)
- Contacts
- Cityline 315-448-2489; Public Works via syr.gov
- Find your day
- My Neighborhood / 2026 City Services Guide
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: syr.gov
Bulk: syr.gov
Holidays: syr.gov
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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