Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Lockport
Trash Day
Collection runs Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Every other week on your regular trash collection day (alternating Week A and Week B schedules).
Yard Waste
Collected on your regular pickup day during designated collection weeks from April through October.
Set Out Time
By 7:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
The City uses a tiered Pay-As-You-Throw cart program. Refuse fees are billed alongside municipal utilities and can be paid online, in person, or via automatic ACH withdrawal with the City Treasurer's Office.
Billing Cycle
Quarterly
Accepted Methods
Online, ACH Auto-Pay, Mail, Drop Box, In-Person
Varies (City-issued 35, 64, or 96-gallon cart) Bin (Trash)
All trash must fit inside the cart with the lid completely closed. Place at the streetline 3 to 5 feet from obstacles by 7:00 a.m. on collection day, with the cart's hinges facing your house.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Food wrappers
- ✓Styrofoam
Varies (City-issued cart) Bin (Recycling)
Lockport uses single-stream recycling; do not bag your items. Place them loose in the cart. However, if you have extra recycling capacity needs, you may neatly stack cardboard or place excess recyclables in clear plastic bags next to the cart for free.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and pizza boxes (grease-free)
- ✓Office paper, newspaper, and junk mail
- ✓Plastic jugs and bottles
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Milk and juice cartons
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Styrofoam packaging
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Medical waste and syringes
- ✕Light bulbs and ceramics
Yard Waste Bin
Placed in open containers or paper compostable bags (max 50 lbs, 35 lbs preferred). No grass clippings. Collected only during specific scheduled weeks announced by the city. Must be out by 7:00 a.m. on your normal trash day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Prunings and brush
- ✓Hedge trimmings
- ✓Thatch from raking
- ✓Leaves and mulch
- ✓Old flower and vegetable plants
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
First full week of each month
Placement
Place the bulk item at the curb by 7:00 a.m. alongside your normal garbage cart. Do not place items out earlier than the weekend prior to bulk week.
Accepted
- ✓ Discarded appliances (refrigerators must have Freon removed)
- ✓ Small household furniture
- ✓ Bedding and mattresses
- ✓ Carpeting (max 3 rolls, each no larger than 4 feet long and 18 inches wide)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste and wet paint
- ✕ Electronics and TVs
- ✕ Yard waste and tires
The first item is included in your PAYT annual fee. If you need to dispose of more items, Extra Bulk Capacity Tags are available for $10 each at the City Clerk's office, with a strict maximum limit of three total bulk items per household.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a recognized holiday falls on or before your normal collection day, refuse and recycling pickup is delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Friday collections will shift to Saturday.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste is only collected on specific designated weeks during the year, so it is rarely impacted by weekly holiday schedule shifts.
Modern Corporation provides an annual collection calendar PDF on the City of Lockport website detailing exact holiday shifts.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
December to MarchLake-effect snows in Niagara County demand careful bin placement. Keep your refuse and recycling carts at least 3 to 5 feet away from the streetline and fire hydrants to prevent city snowplows from burying or knocking them over.
Spring
April to MayThe City of Lockport does not offer a municipal spring leaf pickup program. You must either compost your winter yard debris on your own property or hold it for the specific, scheduled yard waste collection weeks published annually by the Highways and Parks Department.
Fall
September to NovemberWhen putting out brush during the fall yard waste collection weeks, remember that large branches must be kept in a completely separate pile from bagged leaves so they can be processed safely by the city's chipper truck.
Local Tips & Community Info
The City of Lockport Pay-As-You-Throw Refuse Program
The City of Lockport administers a structured refuse and recycling collection system designed to be fair and equitable for all local property owners. Under the city's Pay-As-You-Throw framework, residential and business participants can select customized container capacities that align directly with their weekly household disposal volume. To guarantee that your sanitation collection runs smoothly, wheeled carts must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on your designated collection day. Residents should always ensure that cart lids are completely secured to prevent weather elements or scavenger animals from disturbing the waste.
Proper Cart Positioning and Orientation Rules
Placing your city-issued container correctly at the curb is essential for mechanical arm collection trucks. When wheeling your cart out using the rear tilt-and-go design, check that the built-in directional arrows point out toward the street and that the container hinges face directly toward your residence. Keeping bins spaced safely away from parked vehicles, mailboxes, and utility poles allows sanitation operators to complete routes safely without missing stops. Never overfill carts to the point where the lid remains propped open.
Monthly Bulk Waste Collection Guidelines
For household articles too massive to fit inside your standard waste cart—such as mattresses, sofas, desks, chairs, or approved appliances—the city provides a specialized bulk disposal window. During the first full week of every month, residents are permitted to place one large bulk item at the curb alongside their normal refuse. If you need to discard refrigerators or freezers, New York environmental laws mandate that the internal Freon must be professionally removed and certified before pickup.
Extra Capacity Tags and Overflow Options
Households experiencing temporary surges in refuse generation can purchase Extra Capacity Tags through the City Clerk's Office to manage overflow. These tags cost $2.00 each and can be attached to additional bagged items weighing 30 pounds or less, provided your account remains in good standing. Similarly, specialized bulk capacity tags are available for $10.00 if you need to dispose of an extra large item during your designated monthly bulk collection cycle, up to a strict maximum limit of three total bulk items.
Targeted Seasonal Yard Waste Schedules
Organic lawn debris, including garden plantings, twigs, leaves, and hedge trimmings, is collected during specific seasonal weeks designated by the municipality. All yard waste must be packed loosely into traditional open containers or paper compostable bags; plastic bags are strictly prohibited and will be left behind. Individual yard waste containers must remain under 50 pounds, with 35 pounds preferred to protect crew members from strain. Prohibited items include pet waste, rocks, tree stumps, and soil.
Drop-off Facilities
Heinrich Services C&D Transfer Station
178 Oakhurst St, Lockport, NY 14094
Materials Accepted
Outwater Park E-Waste Drop-Off (City Parking Lot)
Outwater Drive at Outwater Park, Lockport, NY 14094
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I place my trash cart out for collection in Lockport?
Carts must be placed at the curb either the evening prior or by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection morning, with the hinges facing your house.
How many bulk items can I put out during the monthly bulk collection week?
Residents are permitted to place one large bulk item at the curb during the first full week of each month, with a strict maximum cap of three total items if using extra bulk capacity tags.
Can I use plastic bags for my seasonal yard waste disposal?
No. Yard waste must be placed in paper compostable bags or open containers; plastic bags are completely rejected by collection crews.