Varies by Private Hauler Bin (Trash)
Since the town utilizes private subscriptions, you must follow the specific placement times and container size limits set by your chosen private hauler.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Tanglers and string lights
Varies by Private Hauler Bin (Recycling)
Recyclables must follow strict OCRRA guidelines. Keep all items loose in the bin without using plastic bags. Sort plastics strictly by shape (bottles, jugs, jars, tubs), completely ignoring the recycling numbers.
Accepted Items
- ✓Cardboard and paper (keep loose)
- ✓Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and dairy tubs
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Egg cartons (paper, plastic, or foam)
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, chains)
- ✕Plastics based on number rather than shape
Yard Waste Bin
The Town of Lysander does not provide municipal curbside yard waste pickup (except for Radisson HOA residents). All other homeowners must privately haul yard debris to the OCRRA site in Camillus.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush
- ✓Grass clippings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Varies by Private Carter
Placement
Town Code 257-16 strictly prohibits allowing solid waste to accumulate on your property. Do not place bulk items at the curb without a confirmed pickup appointment from your private hauler.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large appliances (confirm with hauler)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Electronic waste
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Liquid paints
Because it is not a town service, all bulk pickups will incur an additional fee from your private sanitation company. Alternatively, you can pay a drop-off fee to haul items directly to the OCRRA Transfer Station.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
Holiday schedules are generally determined by your private hauler (who typically observe major holidays by pushing service back one day). However, Town Ordinance 257-9 strictly and legally prohibits any hauler from collecting solid waste on Sundays, Thanksgiving, or Christmas.
Yard Waste Exception
The OCRRA Camillus compost site operates on specific seasonal hours and is frequently closed on all federal holidays. Always verify hours on OCRRA.org before making the drive.
Contact your specific private carter (e.g., Syracuse Haulers, Dependable Disposal) to confirm their individual schedule adjustments for holidays like Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day.
Observed Holidays
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Recycle Plastics by Shape, Not Number
OCRRA guidelines mandate that residents ignore the recycling triangle numbers on plastic items. Only recycle plastics by shape: bottles, jugs, jars, and stackable dairy tubs. Plastic toys, takeout clamshells, and plant pots go in the trash.
Throw Away All Egg Cartons
Never place egg cartons in your recycling bin. Styrofoam and plastic cartons are not accepted, and paper pulp cartons have already been recycled so many times that their fibers are too weak for further processing. Put them in the trash.
The Absolute Ban on Plastic Bags
Plastic bags and stretchy film are the leading cause of contamination and equipment failure at Onondaga County recycling facilities. Never bag your recyclables, and never throw loose plastic shopping bags into your recycling cart.
Seasonal Information
Winter
November - AprilA town law prohibits all overnight parking on Lysander streets from November 1 to April 15 between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. to allow Highway Department snowplows safe access. You must keep your private trash bins in your driveway, set well back from the road and the plow's path, as the town is not liable for damaged receptacles.
About Lysander Waste Management
Navigating Lysander's Open Market Waste System
The Town of Lysander does not manage a centralized, municipal curbside trash collection program. Instead, the town operates under an open market system, meaning homeowners are independently responsible for hiring a private sanitation company. Licensed haulers operating in the area include Syracuse Haulers, Dependable Disposal, Butler Disposal Systems, and Waste Management. Your collection day, bin requirements, and monthly fees are dictated entirely by the private contract you establish.
Mandatory OCRRA Recycling Compliance
Although you hire a private hauler, recycling rules in Lysander are strictly governed by the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA). All licensed waste haulers in the town are legally bound to deliver waste to OCRRA facilities and enforce their recycling guidelines. Most notably, Onondaga County no longer provides free blue recycling bins; residents must contact their private hauler to obtain an approved recycling cart.
Free E-Waste Disposal at the Highway Department
You cannot throw old televisions, computers, or monitors into your curbside garbage. To keep these hazardous materials out of the local waste stream, the Town of Lysander offers a highly convenient, free electronic recycling drop-off. This service is exclusively available for Lysander residents and operates Monday through Friday during regular business hours at the Highway Department garage on West Entry Road.
The Radisson HOA Yard Waste Exception
Dealing with autumn leaves and spring brush can be tricky in Lysander. The Town Highway Department explicitly does not provide any municipal brush or yard waste pickup. If you live in most parts of the town, you must haul your own yard debris to the OCRRA compost site in Camillus. The singular exception is for residents living within the Radisson planned community, as the Radisson Homeowners Association privately manages its own yard waste pickup.
Drop-off Facilities
Town of Lysander Highway Department (E-Waste Drop-Off)
2730 West Entry Road, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Materials Accepted
OCRRA Camillus Compost Site
6296 Airport Road, Camillus, NY 13209
Materials Accepted
OCRRA Rock Cut Road Transfer Station
5808 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Town of Lysander provide curbside garbage collection?
No, the town operates an open market waste system. Homeowners are responsible for establishing a contract with an OCRRA-licensed private waste hauler, such as Syracuse Haulers, Dependable Disposal, or Waste Management.
Will the town pick up my brush and yard waste?
The Town of Lysander Highway Department does not pick up brush and yard waste. The only exception is for residents living in the Radisson HOA, which manages its own pickups. All other residents must haul their yard waste to the OCRRA Compost Site in Camillus.
Where can I recycle old TVs and electronics in Lysander?
Lysander residents can drop off standard electronics for free at the Town of Lysander Highway Department, located at 2730 West Entry Road, Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Why can't I recycle my plastic clamshells or takeout boxes?
OCRRA guidelines mandate that residents recycle plastics by shape, not by the recycling number on the bottom. Only plastic bottles, jugs, jars, and stackable dairy tubs are accepted. All other plastics, including takeout containers and toys, must go in the trash.