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4 free scheduled bulk pickups per year (call Cityline 315-448-2489, 2 cu yd limit), NY e-waste ban with OCRRA drop-off sites, Onondaga County HHW, and wood furniture excluded from bulk pickup.
Last updated: May 2026 · Maintained by Freemoval as a public resource
Syracuse, New York provides 4 free bulk trash collections per year through a scheduled appointment system via Cityline. Items must fit within a 2-cubic-yard area, and acceptable items include carpets, non-wood furniture, mattresses, and up to 4 residential tires per year. New York State’s e-waste ban applies, with electronics going to Onondaga County drop-off sites. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Syracuse residents.
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Syracuse provides 4 free bulk trash collections per year through Cityline scheduling. Each collection is limited to a 2-cubic-yard area and accepts non-wood furniture, mattresses, carpets, and up to 4 residential tires per year. Wood furniture is notably excluded. New York's e-waste ban applies; OCRRA in Onondaga County handles electronics and HHW. Below are the options most Syracuse residents qualify for.
Syracuse Cityline bulk pickup
Free, 4/yearSyracuse residents receive 4 free scheduled bulk trash collections per calendar year. Bulk piles must fit within a 2-cubic-yard area.
How to schedule: Call Cityline at 315-448-CITY (2489), Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM, or submit at goto.syr.gov/cityline.
Accepted items: Carpets, non-wood furniture, mattresses and box springs, up to 4 residential tires per year.
NOT accepted: Wood furniture is excluded. Also no electronics, HHW, construction debris.
Set-out: Items at curb by 6 AM, near edge of property.
OCRRA HHW and e-waste drop-off
Free for county residentsOnondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) runs free HHW collection events and e-waste drop-off sites throughout Onondaga County.
How to find: Visit ocrra.org or call (315) 453-2866 for current event dates and drop-off locations.
What's accepted: Electronics including TVs, computers, monitors, printers (NY e-waste ban applies). HHW including paint, batteries, motor oil at scheduled events.
Donation pickup
Free for usable itemsCentral New York has an active donation network for usable furniture and household goods.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Syracuse ReStore: Free pickup for qualifying donations.
Salvation Army Syracuse: Schedule at satruck.org or 1-800-SA-TRUCK.
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes: Multiple Central New York locations.
InterFaith Works and Syracuse Model Neighborhood: Local organizations accepting household goods for families in need.
Freemoval (partner-community pickups)
FreeFreemoval subsidizes free junk removal pickups in partner communities, typically affordable housing properties. Syracuse partner expansion is in progress.
Eligibility: Households in active partner communities. Ask your property manager.
Status: Onboarding partner properties throughout 2026.
City of Syracuse residents receive 4 free scheduled bulk trash collections per calendar year.
· Schedule: Call Cityline at 315-448-CITY (2489), Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM, or submit online at goto.syr.gov/cityline
· Volume limit: Bulk trash must fit within a 2-cubic-yard area. Piles exceeding this will not be collected.
· Accepted items: Carpets, non-wood furniture (upholstered sofas, chairs), mattresses, box springs, and tires (up to 4 residential tires per calendar year)
· NOT accepted: Wood furniture, construction/demolition debris, electronics (e-waste ban), hazardous waste
· Placement: Curbside, near the edge of your property. Cart out by 6 AM on collection day.
Syracuse provides weekly trash collection and regular recycling service. Use the City’s interactive address map at syr.gov to find your specific collection day. Carts must be out by 6 AM. Holiday delays apply for select holidays; service runs one day late for the remainder of the week.
Recycling accepted: Plastic bottles and containers, mixed paper, flattened cardboard, aluminum cans, tin, and glass. Items must be clean, empty, and dry. Do not bag recyclables.
Unacceptable in any cart: Insecticides, pesticides, paints, solvents, gasoline, motor oil. These require separate HHW disposal.
New York State law bans electronics from curbside trash and recycling. TVs, computers, monitors, printers, and other covered devices must go to a drop-off site.
Onondaga County drop-off sites: Contact Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) at ocrra.org or call (315) 453-2866 for current e-waste drop-off locations and hours in Onondaga County. Best Buy also accepts electronics free at customer service.
Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA) manages HHW disposal for Syracuse and surrounding municipalities. Visit ocrra.org or call (315) 453-2866 for current HHW collection event dates and locations. Auto parts stores accept motor oil and batteries free year-round.
Salvation Army Syracuse
Free pickupSchedules free pickup for usable furniture and large items. Schedule online at satruck.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Syracuse ReStore
Free pickupFree pickup for qualifying donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials.
Goodwill of the Finger Lakes
Drop-offMultiple Central New York locations.
InterFaith Works of Central New York
Local nonprofitAccepts household goods for refugee families and others establishing new homes in the Syracuse area.
LoadUp paid pickup
$80+For Syracuse households who need same-day or in-home pickup, crew labor, or faster service than city programs allow, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Syracuse area.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. 100% of round-ups fund subsidized pickups at standard market rates.
Book a Syracuse pickup with LoadUp → Round-up option at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Other paid services
$70–$4001-800-Got-Junk and College Hunks serve the Syracuse area. Local operators typically 20%–30% below national chains.
Contact the city to report illegal dumping: call 315-448-2489 (Cityline) or submit online at goto.syr.gov/cityline. For New York state environmental violations, contact NYSDEC. For active dumping in progress, call the local police non-emergency line.
Photos with timestamps and license plate numbers significantly improve enforcement outcomes. See our complete illegal dumping guide for state penalty information and reporting best practices.
How many free bulk pickups does Syracuse provide?
4 free scheduled bulk trash collections per calendar year. Schedule by calling Cityline at 315-448-2489 (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM) or at goto.syr.gov/cityline. Bulk must fit within 2 cubic yards. Accepted items include carpets, non-wood furniture, mattresses, and up to 4 residential tires/year. Wood furniture is NOT accepted.
How do I dispose of electronics in Syracuse?
NY state e-waste law bans electronics from curbside. Take them to OCRRA drop-off sites in Onondaga County (ocrra.org or 315-453-2866) or Best Buy. Covered devices include TVs, computers, monitors, and printers.
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Yes. Last updated May 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.