Garbage Fee Increases at Cattaraugus County Transfer Stations

The fee to dispose of garbage at Cattaraugus County transfer stations will increase effective March 1, 2012. The price to throw away household garbage will rise to $1.50 per 15 gallon garbage bag (tall white kitchen bag) or equivalent; $3.00 per 30 gallon bag (regular brown or green bag) or equivalent; and $6.00 per 55 gallon bag (contractor bag).

The fee increase will not affect the cost to dispose of bulky materials such as chairs, mattresses, rugs, and etc. which are charged $5 each, or construction and demolition debris which is charged $20 per cubic yard.

If you have any questions regarding these changes or other issues concerning the transfer stations, please call the Waste Management Coordinator at 716-938-2486.

Contact Person: Linda McAndrew, Waste Management Coordinator, 716-938-2486

Originally released on January 30, 2012