Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Salina
Trash Day
Curbside trash pickup is provided once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on the same day as your regular trash pickup.
Yard Waste
Curbside yard waste is collected weekly on your regular collection day during the season, with quarterly large item pickups scheduled by ward.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Standard residential trash and recycling services are contracted by the town and covered under your annual property taxes, though extra carts and special bulk cleanouts require separate fees through Syracuse Haulers.
Billing Cycle
Included in Property Taxes
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person
Town-provided Cart (typically Dark) Bin (Trash)
Trash must fit entirely inside the provided cart with the lid closed. Overflow items left next to the cart will not be collected. Place carts at least 3 feet apart and away from parked cars or mailboxes.
Accepted Items
- ✓Normal household waste
- ✓Food packaging
- ✓Non-recyclable paper and rags
- ✓Bagged regular refuse
Town-provided Cart (typically Green or Blue) Bin (Recycling)
Items must be placed loose in the cart. Do not bag recyclables. Empty and rinse all containers, and reattach plastic or metal caps before tossing them in.
Accepted Items
- ✓Flattened cardboard
- ✓Paper and mail
- ✓Plastic bottles, jugs, and stackable dairy tubs
- ✓Metal food and beverage cans
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags
- ✕Clamshell containers (berry/salad boxes)
- ✕Tanglers (cords, hoses, chains)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Broken glass or ceramics
Yard Waste Bin
Place in rigid containers or biodegradable paper lawn bags (no heavier than 50 lbs). Branches must be bundled with twine, less than 4 feet long, and under 3 inches in diameter. No plastic bags.
Accepted Items
- ✓Lawn trimmings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Brush and branches
- ✓Pumpkins
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Quarterly town-wide pickups, or on-demand for a fee.
Placement
Place bulk items at the curb no earlier than the evening before your scheduled pickup. Ensure items do not block traffic, sidewalks, or drainage ditches.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and sofas
- ✓ Chairs and tables
- ✓ Mattresses and box springs
- ✓ Indoor/outdoor furniture
Not Accepted
- ✕ Televisions and computers (E-waste)
- ✕ Tires and auto parts
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Hazardous waste or paint
Town quarterly collections are tax-funded, but any on-demand special bulk pickups scheduled directly through Syracuse Haulers will incur an extra fee.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a holiday falls on a weekday, trash and recycling collection will typically be delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Weekend holidays do not impact the weekday schedule.
Yard Waste Exception
Superior Waste applies the same one-day delay rule for yard waste collection on major holidays.
Always check the Syracuse Haulers website or the Town of Salina social media pages for emergency delays caused by severe winter weather.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
JanuaryChristmas trees are collected by Superior Waste during the first few weeks of January on your normal pickup day. Remove all lights, stands, and decorations. Do not wrap the tree in plastic or leave it trapped behind snowbanks.
Spring to Fall
March - DecemberCurbside yard waste collection runs from mid-March through mid-December. Be sure to place your yard waste on the opposite side of the driveway from your regular trash carts.
Winter
December - MarchDuring heavy snowfalls, make sure your automated carts are easily accessible from the street. Automated truck arms cannot reach over or through large snowbanks to grab your bins.
Local Tips & Community Info
Consolidated Refuse Collection in Salina
Managing your household waste in the Town of Salina requires adhering to specific local ordinances. The municipality organizes residential garbage pickup through authorized waste haulers to streamline neighborhood services. To ensure your bins are emptied without issue, all garbage must be enclosed in standard, heavy-duty trash cans with secured lids. Residents need to wheel their receptacles to the curb line no later than 6:00 a.m. on their assigned pickup morning. It is crucial to keep the containers completely clear of snow banks, parked cars, and mailbox posts to allow the sanitation crews unobstructed access during their routes.
Regional OCRRA Recycling Guidelines
Salina strictly follows the environmental protocols established by the Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency (OCRRA). Homeowners are expected to actively separate everyday recyclables from their standard trash. Acceptable items include flattened corrugated cardboard, rinsed glass containers, metal food cans, and plastic bottles. These materials should be deposited loosely into your recycling bin without the use of plastic liners. Putting plastic grocery bags, garden hoses, or old clothing into the recycling stream is prohibited, as these items are considered tanglers that can severely damage county sorting equipment.
Yard Debris and Highway Department Sweeps
Keeping Salina properties beautiful means properly dealing with seasonal lawn and garden waste. The Town of Salina Highway Department steps in to manage brush and leaf collection throughout the warmer months. Grass clippings and leaves must be packed into heavy-duty, biodegradable paper yard bags; municipal crews will completely ignore yard waste stuffed into plastic garbage bags. If you are trimming trees on your property, cut the branches down to sections no longer than four feet and tie them tightly with twine so a single worker can easily lift the bundle into the municipal chipper truck.
Discarding Oversized Household Goods
You cannot simply leave a broken refrigerator or a torn sofa on the curb and expect the regular daily trash truck to take it. For oversized household goods, Salina residents must coordinate a bulk waste pickup according to their specific district's hauling contract. Specific health and safety rules heavily dictate this process. For instance, any discarded mattress or box spring must be entirely sealed within a plastic mattress bag to protect workers from potential biological hazards like bedbugs. Furthermore, Freon-containing appliances require certified coolant extraction before they are eligible for curbside removal.
Schedule Adjustments for Public Holidays
The local sanitation calendar experiences slight shifts during major state and federal holidays, such as Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and New Year's Day. If your normal collection day falls on or after a recognized holiday during the workweek, your pickup will be delayed by exactly 24 hours. For example, a Wednesday pickup will shift to Thursday, and Friday routes will be completed on Saturday morning. Residents should always consult the town's digital calendar for real-time updates and notifications during holiday weeks.
Drop-off Facilities
OCRRA Ley Creek Transfer Station
5158 Ley Creek Dr, Liverpool, NY 13088
Materials Accepted
OCRRA Rock Cut Road Drop-Off
5808 Rock Cut Road, Jamesville, NY 13078
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my garbage out for collection in Salina?
All trash and recycling receptacles must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day to ensure they are not missed by the early morning routes.
Can I put my fall leaves into black plastic garbage bags?
No. The Highway Department requires all leaves and grass clippings to be placed in biodegradable paper yard bags. Plastic bags are not accepted at the composting facility.
How do I throw away an old mattress?
Mattresses can be placed out for bulk collection, but New York health regulations require them to be completely wrapped and sealed in a plastic mattress bag prior to being placed at the curb.