Buffalo City - Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets

65 Niagara Square Room 502 Buffalo, NY 14202 www.buffalony.gov/312/Department-of-Public-Works-Parks-Streets
Michael J. Finn, P.E.
716-851-5636

Mayor's Call & Resolution Center
716-851-4890

311 Call & Resolution Center
x311

Primary Services
Building and Safety, City/County Planning Offices, Large Item Trash/Garbage Pickup, Residential Recycling Programs, Street Lights, Street Maintenance, Street Signs, Traffic Signals, Traffic Signs, Trash/Garbage Pickup, Waterway Maintenance

Description
Works to maintain, enhance, and beautify city streets, public facilities, infrastructure, waterways, parks, and other elements of the City of Buffalo. Subdivided into the Engineering Department, Buildings Department, Streets Department, Sanitation Department, Recycling Department, Water Department, and Department of Parks and Recreation. Also operates the city's animal shelter (see separate listing for Buffalo City - Animal Shelter - Department of Public Works, Parks & Streets).

Bulk Trash Schedule 2020
Ellicott District - July 12
Fillmore District - July 19
Niagara District - July 26
Masten District - August 9
Lovejoy District - August 16
South District - August 23
Delaware District - August 30
North District - September 13
University District - September 20

Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Eligibility
Service Area: City of Buffalo.

Intake Process
Requests for service should be directed to the Mayor's Call and Resolution Center at 311 or 716-851-4890.

Program Fees
Call for information.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
May 17, 2020

Contacts
Michael J. Finn, P.E. (Primary)
Commissioner
mfinn@buffalony.gov
716-851-5636
Jason C. Shell
Administrator of Public Works
jshell@city-buffalo.com
Peter J. Merlo
Principal Engineer, Water
716-851-4771