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Recycling centers in Buffalo, New York
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Get My Instant OfferBuffalo Computer Recycling
1430 Clinton Street, Building 1, Suite 92
Buffalo Computer Recycling is a locally owned electronics recycling facility serving the Western New York region for over 15 years. BCR accepts computers, laptops, cell phones, and other e-waste from individuals, businesses, and government agencies. The facility offers free next-day business pick-up for qualifying organizations and provides certified data destruction following Department of Defense standards. All accepted electronics are kept out of landfills, and clients receive a Certificate of Recycling upon processing. BCR is licensed by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (#00927) and is BBB accredited.
Services: Electronics drop-off (by appointment) · Free business pick-up · Certified data destruction · Certificate of Recycling · Value-added reseller (refurbished electronics)
Accepts: Computers, Laptops, Cell phones, Electronics, E-waste, Electronic equipment
How do I drop off electronics at Buffalo Computer Recycling?
Drop-off is by appointment only, Monday through Friday. Call (716) 545-6369 to schedule your visit.
Does Buffalo Computer Recycling offer pick-up service?
Yes. BCR offers free next-day pick-up for qualifying businesses. A minimum amount of equipment may be required. Call to confirm eligibility.
Buffalo E-Waste Solutions
3420 Main Street
Specialized electronic waste recycling facility offering secure data destruction and certified e-waste recycling services. We accept all types of electronics including computers, servers, laptops, monitors, printers, phones, tablets, and office equipment. Certified data destruction available with certificates of destruction provided. NYS registered electronic waste recycler meeting all environmental and data security standards. We serve both residential customers and businesses with on-site pickup services available. Free consultation for large-scale corporate e-waste disposal programs.
Buffalo Metal & Auto Recycling
850 Bailey Avenue
Family-owned recycling facility specializing in automotive and metal recycling since 1985. We purchase junk cars, trucks, and all types of vehicles for scrap metal. Top dollar paid for catalytic converters, aluminum wheels, and precious metals. Full-service auto dismantling and parts sales. We accept all makes and models, running or not. Free vehicle removal available. Also accepts construction scrap, appliances, and industrial metal waste. Licensed and insured with fast, reliable service.
Buffalo Paper & Cardboard Recycling
1881 Kenmore Avenue
Industrial paper and cardboard recycling facility serving commercial and residential customers throughout Western New York. We accept all grades of paper and cardboard including office paper, newspaper, magazines, corrugated cardboard, and paperboard. Competitive pricing with convenient drop-off and commercial pickup services available. Baling and processing services for large-scale operations. We work with businesses, schools, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities to establish paper recycling programs. Environmentally responsible processing with all materials diverted from landfills.
Buffalo Recycling Enterprises, LLC
266 Hopkins St Buffalo NY 14220 USA
Commercial recycling operator serving the Buffalo area. Processes paper, cardboard, and other recyclables for municipal and business clients; facility drop-off during posted hours.
Buffalo Scrap Metal Recycling
1255 Broadway
Full-service scrap metal recycling facility serving Buffalo and Western New York. Specializing in ferrous and non-ferrous metal processing, we accept all types of scrap metal including aluminum, copper, brass, steel, iron, and more. Competitive pricing with immediate payment. We handle both commercial and residential recycling needs, offering convenient drop-off services and pickup options for large quantities. State-licensed facility with environmentally responsible recycling practices.
Clean Loop Recycling Center
88 Botsford Pl Buffalo NY 14216 USA
Skyway Auto Parts
637 Tifft St
Skyway Auto Parts, a division of Metalico Buffalo, is a full-service scrapyard serving the Buffalo area. The yard buys scrap metal and junk vehicles, offers same-day payouts, and features certified scales with printed weight tickets so customers always know exactly how their payout is calculated. The facility handles both ferrous and non-ferrous metals and accepts vehicles in any condition, running or not. Free towing is available for non-running vehicles.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Junk car buying · Free vehicle towing · Container/roll-off services · Used auto parts (self-service pull)
Accepts: Ferrous metals, Steel, Appliances, Shelving, Bicycles, Drums, Rotors, Copper
Do I need a title to sell a junk car?
Ownership documents are preferred when selling a full vehicle. If you do not have a title, call Skyway Auto Parts to discuss your options before coming in.
How does the payout process work?
Drive or tow your materials to the yard, where staff will direct you to the correct scale or drop-off zone. Your load is weighed on certified scales, you receive a printed ticket, and you are paid the same day with no mystery deductions.
Western New York Recycling Center
2680 Elmwood Avenue
Recycling center offering services for a variety of materials. We accept paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass containers, electronics, and scrap metal. Convenient drop-off location with drive-through service. Commercial recycling programs available for businesses. Specializing in e-waste recycling and data destruction services. NYS registered electronic waste recycler. Environmental stewardship is our priority with all materials processed in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Materials Accepted in Buffalo
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Buffalo include Electronics, E-Waste, Scrap Metal, Auto Parts, Steel. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Recycling in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo runs its household recycling through the city's tote system: garbage goes in the blue tote and recyclables go in the green tote, a color pairing that trips up a lot of newcomers who assume blue means recycling. The city and Erie County jointly handle the trickier stuff, electronics, household hazardous waste, and tires, through scheduled drop-off events rather than curbside pickup. Buffalo's lake-effect winters also shape collection reality: heavy snow can bury totes at the curb and push crews behind schedule for days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is recycling in Buffalo the blue tote or the green tote?
In the City of Buffalo, recycling goes in the green tote and garbage goes in the blue tote, which is the reverse of what many residents expect. The green tote takes paper, cardboard, plastics numbered 1 through 7, glass bottles and jars, and metal cans and cookware. Both totes go to the curb weekly on the same collection day, with the tote's arrow facing the street.
Does Buffalo recycling accept glass curbside?
Yes, glass bottles and jars are accepted curbside in Buffalo's green recycling tote, as long as they're emptied and rinsed first. This includes beer, soda, wine, and liquor bottles as well as glass food jars. Broken glass and items like window panes or mirrors are not part of the curbside program.
How does household hazardous waste and electronics disposal work in Buffalo?
Household hazardous waste like paint, oil, pesticides, and propane tanks isn't collected curbside; the City of Buffalo and Erie County jointly run special HHW drop-off events a couple of times a year, and Erie County also offers a year-round appointment-based voucher program at Hazman in Tonawanda for up to 50 lbs free. Electronics and TVs are banned from New York landfills and curbside trash under state law, so Buffalo residents must drop off used electronics at 1120 Seneca Street (limit of 5 items per year for residents) or use a manufacturer takeback program.
Can I put bulky items and old furniture out for pickup in Buffalo?
Buffalo allows two pieces of bulk trash per regular collection day, covering things like furniture, appliances, mattresses, and bundled yard debris, but TVs, computers, tires, construction debris, and hazardous waste are never allowed at the curb. The city also runs a Large Bulk Waste collection by council district, capped at 4 cubic yards, with material set out the Sunday before the scheduled week, or residents can pay for a same-week Pick and Pay pickup starting around $150.
Do I get a nickel back for cans and bottles in Buffalo?
Yes, New York's statewide Returnable Container Act (the Bottle Bill) requires at least a 5 cent deposit on most carbonated drinks, beer, malt beverages, water, and wine cooler containers, and that applies in Buffalo the same as anywhere else in the state. Residents redeem containers with a NY refund label at retail stores that sell the same type of container or at registered redemption centers around the city.
Buffalo Recycling Tips
- •Remember the tote colors are reversed from what you'd guess: green tote is for recycling, blue tote is for garbage.
- •Rinse glass jars and bottles before tossing them in the green tote; food residue is one of the most common contamination issues.
- •Save electronics for a dedicated trip to 1120 Seneca Street rather than the curb; New York State bans TVs and computers from landfills and curbside trash entirely.
- •During lake-effect snow events, dig out your tote and clear a path so crews can reach it, since heavy snowfall is a common reason for delayed collection in Buffalo.
- •Hang onto cans and bottles with a NY deposit label; most grocery stores and redemption centers around Buffalo will pay back the 5 cent deposit.
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