Compost & yard waste siteVerified October 2026

C.j. Krantz Organic Recycling Center

You will find C.j. Krantz Organic Recycling Center in Amherst, NY. It is a compost and yard waste site in Erie County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: yard waste & brush. It is one of 58 drop-off sites we list in Erie County.

Address	560 Smith Rd, Amherst, NY 14051 Directions
County	Erie County, NY
Phone	(716) 689-1280
Website	www3.erie.gov
Hours	Not published in our sources yet. Call before you go.
Fees	Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote.
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome
Accepts	Yard waste & brush

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: www3.erie.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Erie County

Erie County trash is mostly collected curbside by municipal haulers (Waste Management); towns set their own bulk rules, e.g. one bulky item per week at the curb in Orchard Park and a $10 bulk tag for extra items. Several towns do not operate a dump. Source
Erie County residents may take up to 50 lbs of household hazardous waste to Hazman in Tonawanda for free with an appointment (voucher program). Source

Before you go

Hours are not on file, so phone first to make sure the gate is open.
Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.

Other compost and yard waste sites nearby

Clarence Yard Waste Compost Compost & yard waste site

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Lockport Compost Compost & yard waste site

611 West Jackson Street, Lockport · 9.1 mi · (716) 433-1613
Genesee North Pit Compost & yard waste site

6080 Genesee Street, Lancaster · 9.3 mi · (716) 651-4642
Farmer Pirates Compost Compost & yard waste site

0 Gittere St, Buffalo · 12 mi · (716) 292-9109
Good Earth Organics Corp Compost & yard waste site

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Dumps for household trash nearby

Wmny Transfer Station Depew Transfer station

3327 Walden Avenue, Depew · 9.9 mi · (716) 651-0490
East Side Transfer Station Transfer station

Buffalo · 12 mi
Covanta Environmental Solutions - Niagara; LLC Transfer station

Niagara Falls · 13 mi · (716) 298-5297

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Hazman (Erie County HHW voucher drop-off) Hazardous waste drop-off Verified

177 Wales Ave, Tonawanda · 7.4 mi · (716) 998-8073

Antifreeze, cleaners, flammable liquids, gasoline, pesticides, oils, corrosives: $2.00/lb

Household hazardous wasteElectronicsTires

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Frequently asked questions

Where is C.j. Krantz Organic Recycling Center?

560 Smith Rd, Amherst, NY 14051. Directions open in Google Maps on your phone or computer.

What can I drop off at C.j. Krantz Organic Recycling Center?

C.j. Krantz Organic Recycling Center is listed for yard waste & brush.

Can non-residents use C.j. Krantz Organic Recycling Center?

No, it is for residents only.

What other compost and yard waste sites are near C.j. Krantz Organic Recycling Center?

Clarence Yard Waste Compost in Clarence (6.2 mi), Lockport Compost in Lockport (9.1 mi) and Genesee North Pit in Lancaster (9.3 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Amherst?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Hazman (Erie County HHW voucher drop-off), about 7.4 miles away.

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