Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Manlius
Trash Day
Trash collection runs Monday through Friday depending on your neighborhood street route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Brush is collected bi-weekly on a seasonal schedule from late March through December for enrolled residents.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and brush district fees are billed annually as special district charges on your January Town and County property tax bill.
Billing Cycle
Annual (Included in Property Taxes)
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Black/Gray Syracuse Haulers cart Bin (Trash)
Must be placed in the provided 65-gallon or 95-gallon cart with the lid completely closed. Bins must be at the curb by 6:00 AM with the handles facing your house. No overflow bags are permitted.
Accepted Items
- ✓Regular household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging and plastics
Green Syracuse Haulers cart Bin (Recycling)
All recyclables must be placed loose in the green cart following OCRRA guidelines. Cardboard must be flattened and fit entirely inside the closed cart. Do not bundle cardboard outside the bin.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper, catalogs, and magazines
- ✓Plastics #1, #2, and #5
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Metal cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Electronics and batteries
- ✕Fiberglass
- ✕Broken glass
Yard Waste Bin
Available only to Brush District enrollees. Collected bi-weekly. Must be contained in biodegradable paper bags or an open, rigid trash can (max 50 lbs per container). Branches must be tied with string or hemp twine. Absolutely no plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Brush (max 5 feet long and 3 inches diameter)
- ✓Yard trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
No free municipal curbside service
Placement
Do not leave bulky items at the curb without contacting Syracuse Haulers at (315) 426-6771 to receive a quote and lock in a specific collection date.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Large household items (by scheduled paid appointment only)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Fiberglass
- ✕ Hazardous household waste
- ✕ Construction and demolition debris
- ✕ Free refrigerants (freon requires a much higher disposal fee)
Special pickups incur an extra charge determined by the hauler. Alternatively, residents can pay OCRRA drop-off fees at designated county sites.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If an observed holiday falls on a weekday, Syracuse Haulers will delay collection by one day for the remainder of the week (e.g., a Thursday pickup will move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Brush collection is performed by the exact same hauler and follows the identical one-day holiday delay schedule as regular refuse.
Always verify the exact delay schedule on the Syracuse Haulers website, as weekend holidays (like a Saturday Independence Day) may not trigger a delay for your route.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March to AprilThe bi-weekly brush collection season officially kicks off at the end of March. Ensure your winter storm debris and branches are trimmed to five feet or less and bundled with string or hemp twine—never wire.
Summer
June to AugustIf you miss your scheduled bi-weekly yard waste pickup during the peak landscaping season, town residents can drop off clean brush at the Highway Department on Clemons Road on Mondays between 7:00 AM and 2:30 PM. Commercial landscapers are strictly prohibited.
Winter
December to FebruaryCurbside brush collection officially ends the week before Christmas. During snowstorms, keep your automated trash and recycling carts clear of snowbanks and at the edge of your shoveled driveway to ensure the truck's mechanical arm can safely reach them.
Local Tips & Community Info
Automated Refuse Collection via Syracuse Haulers
For residents residing in the Town of Manlius (outside the independent village boundaries of Fayetteville, Minoa, and Manlius), household garbage is managed through a municipal contract with Syracuse Haulers. The town utilizes a fully automated truck system to streamline weekly collections. Every enrolled residence is provided with heavy-duty commercial-grade carts, available in either 65-gallon or 95-gallon sizes. All household trash must fit securely inside the provided cart, and the lid must close completely. Any overflow bags sitting on the ground or items protruding from the top will be left behind by the mechanical arms.
Proper Cart Spacing and Set-Out Times
Because the sanitation trucks rely on automated grabbing arms, proper bin placement is mandatory. Carts must be rolled to the edge of the pavement no later than 6:00 a.m. on your designated service day, or they can be set out the night before. You must leave a minimum clearance of three feet between your trash cart and your recycling cart. Additionally, keep the bins entirely clear of mailboxes, utility poles, and parked vehicles. If the automated arm cannot safely reach your cart without risking property damage, the driver cannot complete the pickup.
Adhering to OCRRA Recycling Standards
Recycling in Manlius is governed by the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA). Your green recycling cart is strictly for clean, acceptable materials. Flattened cardboard boxes, plastic bottles, jugs, and wide-mouth dairy tubs (specifically plastics numbered 1, 2, and 5) can be tossed in loosely. Glass jars and metal food cans are also accepted as long as they are rinsed. However, plastic grocery bags, black plastics, and styrofoam containers are major contaminants. You can always consult the comprehensive OCRRA searchable database if you are unsure whether a specific household item belongs in the recycling cart.
Managing Brush and Yard Waste
Maintaining your landscaping generates significant debris, and the Town of Manlius offers a dedicated brush collection program funded through local taxes. While routine weekly garbage is handled by Syracuse Haulers, seasonal brush pickups operate on a distinct schedule. Leaves, lawn trimmings, and small branches must be prepared according to the Highway Department's specifications. Do not mix yard waste into your standard garbage or recycling carts, as this violates county environmental regulations and will result in a rejected pickup.
Special Pickups and Prohibited Waste
If you need to dispose of bulky items like couches, mattresses, or renovation debris, you cannot simply leave them at the curb. Syracuse Haulers offers special bulk pickups for an additional out-of-pocket fee; residents must call their dispatch office directly to receive a quote and schedule the service. Furthermore, electronic waste such as televisions and computers, along with hazardous materials like wet paint and car batteries, are strictly banned from the curb. These items must be brought to designated OCRRA drop-off events or authorized local recycling facilities.
Drop-off Facilities
OCRRA Rock Cut Road Drop-Off Site
5808 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
Materials Accepted
Town of Manlius Highway Department (Brush Only)
5970 Clemons Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I call if my trash was not picked up in the Town of Manlius?
You should contact Syracuse Haulers directly at (315) 426-6771 to report a missed pickup, assuming your bins were properly spaced and out by the 6:00 a.m. deadline.
Can I use my own garbage cans instead of the provided carts?
No. Because the town uses an automated collection system, residents are required to use the specific 65-gallon or 95-gallon carts provided by the contracted hauler.
What should I do with excess cardboard that doesn't fit in my recycling cart?
All cardboard must be broken down to fit inside the cart with the lid closed. If you have an excessive amount of bulk cardboard, you can contact Syracuse Haulers to arrange a special pickup for a nominal fee, or take it to an OCRRA drop-off site.