A picture of the Williamsville Department of Public Works building, featuring a colorful mural commissioned by local artists.
The Department of Public Works is responsible for maintenance of all Village property and infrastructure, including street paving and plowing, storm and sanitary sewers, garbage and recycling of waste, and Village-owned tree maintenance. The department consists of a General Crew Chief, Working Crew Chief, and eight Motor Equipment Operators. The General Crew Chief oversees the department.

Crew Chief: Ben Vilonen
Email: BVilonen@village.williamsville.ny.us
Hours: Monday – Friday 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Phone: (716) 632-4120

Garbage and Recycling Pickup

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Garbage and Recycling

Modern Corporation is the Williamsville’s residential waste hauler. Garden and yard waste is picked up by Modern on regular garbage days April through November. Yard waste must be placed in paper bags or open containers for pick up before 7 a.m. Do not use garbage or recycling tote for yard waste. Containers may not weigh over 60 lbs. Please reference the Modern Disposal Schedule for holiday interruptions. Download the Garbage and Recycling Information Sheet for specific answers to questions on pickup items.

Large item pickup

As an additional service to Village residents, DPW picks up large items on a routine basis. During the months of March-October pickup on Village streets occurs 2nd and 4th Mondays. Please have items at the curb prior to 7 am. Appointments during these months are not necessary. Residents may leave brush and branches for recycling, electronics such as TV’s, and metal items such as appliances. Please refer to the Collection Guidelines or call 716-632-4120 x 3008 with any questions related to pickup.

During the months of November through February, pickup is on Fridays by appointment only, through the Village Clerk’s office. Please call 716-632-4120 x 3008 to schedule.

Leaves are collected in the FALL ONLY, and can be raked up and placed between the curb and sidewalk for pick up. Please do not place leaves in street. Leaf pickup will proceed one street at a time, daily, and DPW cannot accept requests for pickup.

Please read the below information regarding the mandate that all refuse be placed in totes:

The occupant of any premises shall maintain suitable and sufficient tote containers for all garbage and refuse that may accumulate on or about the premises. All refuse for routine collection, other than recyclables and yard waste, must be placed in a tote container. Any premises that requires, on a regular basis, more than two such tote containers for collection shall be required to secure a portable transfer container for all excess over two tote containers. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or occupant to contract privately for the securing of said container service for the excess material. Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Refuse Officer.

All yard waste shall be placed in the following containers: tote container issued by the Village of Williamsville, bushel basket or other container. No container shall weigh more than 60 pounds when filled. Portable transfer containers shall be used for outdoor storage of refuse on any premises. Such containers shall be emptied or replaced whenever full or at least once each week and shall be equipped with a tight-fitting lid so as to prevent dispersal of the contents about the premises.

A picture of Village Hall with a sign that states "I love Williamsville".

Buildings, Grounds & Beautification

  • Maintaining Village Hall, Village Meeting house, Department of Public Works facility
  • Maintaining parks – mowing grass, landscaping, pavilion and gazebos, tennis courts and playgrounds
  • Public swimming pool maintenance at Garrison Park
  • Maintaining flower pots
  • Hanging and removing banners
  • Seasonal holiday decorations

Additional Services

Street MaintenanceStorm Water CollectionSanitary Sewer SystemTree Maintenance
  • Street sweeping
  • Milling and repaving roads with new asphalt
  • Patching and cold patching potholes in winter
  • Striping of crosswalks and travel lanes
  • Traffic control signage along Village streets, such as speed limit, parking, and other regulations
  • Snow plowing and removal, salting of roads
  • Monitoring of drainage within the Village
  • Repair of existing infrastructure, installing new drainage
  • Preparing annual storm water report for NYSDEC review
  • Monitoring and reporting illicit discharges
  • Inspection of commercial and residential connections to system per Village code
  • Monitoring flows within Village limits
  • Inspecting and maintaining existing infrastructure
  • Cleaning and clearing mains from obstruction
  • Televising and reporting findings to NYSDEC for annual permit compliance
  • Root cutting within mains
  • Repairing manholes, rims, and main line connections
  • Inspecting all commercial and residential connections to sanitary sewer system per Village code
  • Planting new trees in right-of-way and village parks
  • Pruning of limbs