Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Clarence
Trash Day
Trash collection is not handled municipally; residents arrange service directly through licensed private haulers (such as Waste Management or Modern Disposal), who determine pickup days by route and location.
Recycling
Recycling is collected by your contracted private hauler (typically weekly or every other week on your designated trash day).
Yard Waste
Curbside brush pickup is provided by the Town Highway Department from April through November, following a rotating zone schedule that begins on Monday mornings.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and recycling fees are not included on your Town of Clarence property tax bill; residents choose and pay their private hauler directly.
Billing Cycle
Billed directly by private hauler (Monthly, Quarterly, or Annually)
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Mail, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Licensed private haulers (including Modern Disposal and Waste Management) offer senior citizen and military discounts.
Varies by hauler (typically a 95-gallon tote) Bin (Trash)
Trash must be managed according to your chosen private hauler's guidelines. Carts must be placed at the curb by the designated time on your collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household refuse
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Varies by hauler (typically a 65 or 95-gallon tote) Bin (Recycling)
Recycling is mandatory per town law. Items must be placed loosely in the recycling cart provided by your private hauler without using plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard
- ✓Paper
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Rigid plastics
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Yard waste
Yard Waste Bin
Brush must be placed parallel to the road. Absolutely no grass clippings, railroad ties, fencing, or building debris are collected by the Highway Department.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree branches (up to 8 feet long)
- ✓Brush
- ✓Shrub trimmings
- ✓Leaves
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies by private hauler contract (Often 1 item per week)
Placement
Contact your private hauler ahead of time to confirm the item is acceptable and place it curbside on your regularly scheduled trash collection day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous materials
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Freon-containing appliances (unless specifically arranged)
Bulk limits and potential overage fees are dictated by the terms of your private subscription agreement.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Private haulers typically delay trash and recycling collection by one day for the remainder of the week following a major holiday. Always verify with your specific service provider.
Yard Waste Exception
If a Monday holiday falls during a scheduled brush collection week, the Highway Department will begin the zone pickup on Tuesday.
Because services are private, check directly with Modern Disposal or Waste Management for their exact holiday operations.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April to MaySpring Brush Pickup usually kicks off in mid-April with a general, town-wide sweep before transitioning into the strict zone-based collection schedule starting in May.
Summer
June to AugustDuring peak growing season, adhere to the strict two-truckload maximum per month for brush. Ensure your piles are out by Sunday night for your zone's Monday morning sweep.
Autumn
September to NovemberFall leaf collection continues through November based on your zone. Do not place leaves directly in the street, as this clogs storm drains and creates slippery driving conditions.
Winter
December to MarchTown brush pickup is completely suspended. Town code strictly prohibits placing any brush or yard waste on or near the road from December through April to ensure safe passage for snowplows.
Local Tips & Community Info
Standard Curbside Refuse Guidelines
For residents of the Town of Clarence, weekly garbage collection is managed through a town-wide contract with a designated private waste hauler. To guarantee your household refuse is picked up, all materials must be securely bagged and placed inside the town-approved garbage cart with the lid completely closed. Bins should be rolled to the edge of the street no later than 6:00 AM on your assigned collection day, though you are permitted to set them out the evening prior. Be sure to position the cart with the metal bar facing the roadway and keep it at least three feet away from mailboxes, parked vehicles, and your recycling bin to allow the automated mechanical arms to operate safely.
Erie County Single-Stream Recycling
Clarence participates in a comprehensive single-stream recycling program, meaning there is no need to separate your paper, glass, and plastics into different containers. You can deposit clean cardboard, rinsed glass jars, metal cans, and plastic bottles directly into your dedicated recycling cart. However, environmental regulations mandate that certain items be kept out of the recycling stream to prevent machinery breakdowns at the county processing facility. Plastic shopping bags, hazardous chemicals, electronics, and food-soiled pizza boxes are strictly prohibited and will result in your bin being tagged and left unemptied.
Highway Department Brush and Leaf Collection
Maintaining the lush landscapes of Clarence generates a significant amount of yard debris. The Clarence Highway Department operates a specialized brush chipper service and seasonal leaf collection for all town residents. Branches and limbs must be stacked neatly at the road edge with the cut ends facing the street, ensuring they do not block sidewalks or drainage ditches. During the autumn months, loose leaves can be raked directly to the curb line for vacuum collection. Grass clippings, however, are not handled by the Highway Department and should either be mulched on your lawn or bagged for regular trash day.
Disposing of Bulky Household Goods
Getting rid of large, heavy items like worn-out couches, mattresses, or broken wooden furniture requires a different approach than standard daily waste. Under the town's current sanitation agreement, residents are typically permitted to place one large bulk item at the curb each week alongside their standard garbage cart. Mattresses and box springs must be completely wrapped in clear plastic before being placed outside to protect sanitation workers from potential bedbug exposure. Appliances containing refrigerants, such as freezers or air conditioning units, require certified freon removal and a special sticker before the hauler will accept them.
Handling Missed Pickups and Holiday Shifts
Occasionally, a route may be delayed due to severe Western New York weather or unforeseen mechanical issues with the hauling trucks. If your bins are properly placed by 6:00 AM but are bypassed, you should contact the Town of Clarence Supervisor's office or the contracted hauler directly to report the oversight. Additionally, standard collection is pushed back one day following major national holidays, including Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Christmas. Friday routes during these holiday weeks are subsequently collected on Saturday.
Drop-off Facilities
Clarence Highway Department Brush Drop-Off
6223 Goodrich Road, Clarence Center, NY 14032
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time must my garbage and recycling bins be at the curb in Clarence?
All trash and recycling receptacles must be positioned at the road edge by 6:00 AM on your scheduled service day to ensure collection.
Does the Town of Clarence collect grass clippings?
No, the Highway Department does not collect grass clippings. Residents are encouraged to leave clippings on their lawn as natural fertilizer or bag them securely to be thrown away with the regular weekly garbage.
How do I throw away an old mattress?
You can place a mattress out as your one allowed weekly bulk item, but public health rules require the mattress to be fully encased in a sealed plastic bag prior to placing it at the curb.