Trash and Recycling Pickup Schedule in Auburn, NY

Collection Days

• Trash: Collected Tuesday – Friday
• Recycling: Biweekly pickup on Tuesday – Friday
• Yard Waste: Mondays

Recycling Schedule

Recycling pickup occurs every other week and alternates between:

• Week 1: Cardboard only
• Week 2: All other recyclables (newspaper, glass, plastic, metal)

Holiday Schedule

If the holiday falls on a weekday, pickup for that day and the rest of the week shifts to one day later.

For example, if the holiday is Monday:

• Monday pickup moves to Tuesday
• Tuesday pickup moves to Wednesday
• Wednesday pickup moves to Thursday
• Thursday pickup moves to Friday
• Friday pickup moves to Saturday

Holidays that impact the schedule:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Fees

• Auburn residents pay $20/year for a resident decal
• Non-residents pay $120/year for a non-resident decal
• Gate rate at the transfer station is $100/ton
  • Minimum $3.60 per visit for residents
  • Minimum $5 per visit for non-residents

Guidelines

• Place materials curbside before 7am on pickup day
• Recycling must be separated from trash
• Bundle, bag or containerize yard waste appropriately

More Information

• Auburn NY Waste Management
• Transfer Station Info
• 315-255-4123 Scalehouse
• 315-252-2496 Sanitation Office

Follow the City of Auburn’s schedule to ensure your trash, recycling and yard waste are collected properly. Check the website or call for updates on holiday changes, fees, and other waste management details.