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MARCH 2026 LARGE TRASH COLLECTION

Large trash collection in the Village of Hamburg is March 16-20, 2026 (excluding Allie Lane, Jordy Circle, Jordy Court, Scooter Lane, Stelle Street and Sunset Court Apartments).  Have items at the curb by 7:00 am on your regular trash day.   No appliances.  Mattresses, mattress toppers and futon cushions must be bagged/wrapped in plastic.  Box springs do not have to be wrapped.  Bags available for purchase at Public Works - $6 cash or check.  We ask that items not be put out until the week of large trash. For a detailed list of acceptable large trash items and/or fees, click on the "MARCH 2026 LARGE TRASH COLLECTION" heading above.

Electronic, tire, propane tank, microwave drop off is the following Monday, March 23, 2026 at Public Works at 375 Pleasant Ave. from 7am to 3:00pm for Village property owners and residents only (must show id).  The Village of Hamburg no longer accepts latex paint for drop off.  Dried up paint may be disposed of at the curb (place on ground next to tote with lid off).  Sherwin Williams and Arthur's in Orchard Park are paint drop off sites.  Call either location for details. 

VILLAGE ELECTIONS MARCH 18TH

The Village of Hamburg will hold elections on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 100 Main Street.  Click the link above for additional voter information and a listing of the 2026 candidates.

NOVEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER

The annual November Newsletter is out and includes the Hamburgh Holidays calendar of holiday activities and events.  There are also quarterly newsletter briefs that provide additional details of ongoing village projects, as well as reminders of upcoming meetings and events. Click on the link above to view all of the recent newsletters.                

SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

Please remove all obstacles from the sidewalks that would interfere with snow removal operations.  During snow events, streets are plowed first.  Secondly sidewalks in the business district are cleared and then near the schools (schools are typically closed during major snowfalls).  As time allows sidewalks are cleared.  REMINDER - CLEARING SIDEWALKS OF SNOW AND ICE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPERTY OWNER as outlined in Section 203-6 of the Village Code.  DO NOT push your snow into the street or onto property you do not own.  If you hire a contractor for snow removal, they must obtain a Snow Removal Permit from Village Hall.  For a more detailed description of Village procedures and policies, click on "SNOW REMOVAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES" above.

WATER TOWER PROJECT

Work on the Village's new water tower continues as contractors and engineers work on building the concrete shaft.  Village Board and Hamburg Central School Representatives recently visited the site for a meeting with engineers and to get an update on the project.  Click here for site photos and the progress of the project. 

RETREE HAMBURG

The effort to ReTree Hamburg is ongoing, as this volunteer group continues to work with the Village to reestablish the beautiful tree canopy/streetscape that Hamburg has always been known for.  Residents and businesses can assist in this effort by purchasing a tree for planting in fall 2025.  Click the 'ReTree Hamburg' link above for additional information or to place your order.    

MATTRESS DISPOSAL POLICY

Mattresses (do not have to wrap box springs), mattress toppers, futon mattresses/cushions must be bagged/wrapped in plastic when they are disposed of during large trash weeks.  You may provide your own bag/wrap or Mattress bags are available at Public Works, 425 Pleasant Avenue for $6.00 each (cash or check). 

TOTES

Additional garbage and recycle totes may be purchased at Public Works, 425 Pleasant Avenue.   Garbage totes are $80.00, Recycle totes are $50.00 - cash or check payable to Village of Hamburg.  Once totes are paid for, they will be delivered.