Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Cicero
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your street route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your regular trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Curbside brush collection is provided seasonally by the Highway Department according to the town's published zone schedule.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling services are contracted by the Town of Cicero and funded through special assessment charges on your annual Town & County property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Resident-provided cans or loose bags Bin (Trash)
Trash must be bagged and tied, with a limit of 8 bags (up to 30 gallons each) per week. If using a can, it must not exceed 50 lbs. Place at the curb or end of the driveway prior to 6:00 AM.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Dry paint (lids removed, max 2 per house)
- ✓Dog waste (in small individual use bags)
Resident-provided Blue Bin Bin (Recycling)
Cicero residents are responsible for providing their own blue recycling bins. All recycling must adhere to OCRRA guidelines, meaning items must be loose and free of plastic grocery bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and dairy tubs
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Metal cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Tires and batteries
- ✕Needles or sharps
- ✕Small metal appliances
- ✕Styrofoam
Yard Waste Bin
Yard waste is strictly excluded from regular trash. The town issues an annual brush collection schedule, and brush can also be dropped off at the Highway Department on Route 31.
Accepted Items
- ✓Brush
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Leaves
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
No municipal curbside service
Placement
Do not place bulky items at the curb with your regular 8-bag limit, as they will be tagged as a violation and left behind.
Accepted
- ✓ Must be hauled to an OCRRA facility or managed by a private hauler
Not Accepted
- ✕ Furniture
- ✕ TVs and monitors
- ✕ Construction material and fencing
- ✕ Swimming pool liners
Residents must pay private haulers for heavy item removal or pay the standard drop-off tipping fees at OCRRA facilities.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Regularly scheduled trash collection is delayed by one day when a recognized holiday falls on a weekday.
Yard Waste Exception
Brush collection routes may also experience delays during holiday weeks; verify with the town's seasonal brush mailer.
If a holiday falls on a weekend, collection days typically remain on their standard Monday-Friday schedule without disruption.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to MarchDuring heavy snowfall, ensure your trash bags and cans are easily accessible at the end of your driveway. Superior Waste Removal will not collect bags that have been buried, frozen, or torn open by snowplows.
Spring
April to MayThe Town of Cicero typically kicks off its annual brush removal contract in April. A specific brush collection schedule is posted on the town website and mailed directly to residents.
Summer
June to AugustTake advantage of the Highway Department facility at 6658 Route 31 during peak landscaping season. Not only can you drop off excess brush, but you can also pick up free self-serve compost for your summer gardens.
Local Tips & Community Info
Town-Contracted Refuse Collection Guidelines
The Town of Cicero utilizes a negotiated residential rubbish removal contract to streamline waste management across its neighborhoods. Under the current municipal agreement, household garbage is collected weekly by an independent hauling company, specifically Superior Waste Removal. To guarantee your bins are emptied, you must place your secured bags or standard receptacles at the edge of the pavement prior to 6:00 AM on your designated collection morning. Homeowners are permitted a generous weekly limit of up to eight tied bags, provided each bag does not exceed 30 gallons in size. If you prefer to use heavy-duty plastic or metal garbage cans, no single container can weigh more than 50 pounds. If your trash bags become torn or scattered by local wildlife or winter snowplows before the trucks arrive, the sanitation crews are not responsible for cleaning up the scattered debris on your property.
Proper Curbside Recycling Protocols
As a vital participant in Onondaga County’s broader resource recovery efforts, Cicero mandates that all households separate their recyclables from standard landfill refuse. Fortunately, there is no cap on the volume of acceptable recyclables you can set out each week. Items such as clean aluminum cans, glass bottles, and flattened corrugated cardboard should be placed in blue bins or rigid containers clearly marked with a universal recycling sticker. Your recycling receptacles must remain under 30 gallons in capacity to ensure they can be safely hoisted by the sanitation workers. You should never stuff your recyclables inside plastic grocery shopping bags. If the crew discovers contaminated materials mixed with your clean paper or plastic, your bin will likely be left behind with an orange 'Oops' tag explaining the specific violation.
Yard Waste, Leaves, and Bundled Brush
Maintaining a pristine lawn during the vibrant New York spring and autumn seasons generates a significant amount of green waste. The Cicero sanitation contract allows residents to dispose of up to four bags or tied bundles of yard clippings per scheduled collection day. This allocation includes fallen leaves, grass clippings, and small twigs, with each individual bag or bundle strictly limited to 50 pounds or a half cubic yard in total volume. If you are actively trimming trees on your property, the branches cannot exceed three inches in diameter or three and a half feet in length, and they must be tightly bound with heavy twine. Unbagged brush or massive loose yard waste piles will be classified as a special bulk pickup, which requires advance scheduling and extra processing fees.
Navigating Bulk Furniture and Hazardous Drop-Offs
Standard garbage trucks roaming Cicero neighborhoods are not equipped to handle heavy couches, discarded mattresses, or construction debris resulting from a DIY home renovation. If you need to discard bulky household furnishings, carpeting, or major appliances, you must contact the contracted waste hauler directly to coordinate a special bulk pickup, a service that incurs an additional minimum fee. Highly toxic substances like wet oil-based paint, lawn pesticides, automotive tires, and lithium batteries are entirely excluded from all curbside routes. To legally dispose of dangerous household chemicals or obsolete electronics such as televisions and computer monitors, residents must consult the OCRRA (Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency) website and transport the items to an authorized county drop-off facility.
Drop-off Facilities
Cicero Highway Department Brush & Metal Drop-Off
6658 Route 31, Cicero, NY 13039
Materials Accepted
OCRRA Rock Cut Road Drop-Off Site
5808 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum amount of garbage I can throw away each week in Cicero?
Under the current town sanitation contract, residents can place up to eight 30-gallon bags at the curb per week. If using standard garbage cans, each container must weigh under 50 pounds.
Does the town pick up yard waste and tree branches?
Yes, the contractor collects up to four bags or tied bundles of yard waste per week. Branches must be less than 3.5 feet long, bundled securely, and weigh under 50 pounds.
How do I get rid of an old couch or television?
Large furniture requires a special, fee-based pickup arrangement directly with the waste hauler. Televisions and e-waste are banned from the curb and must be taken to an OCRRA-approved drop-off site.