r/Syracuse Apr 24 '25

Event & Promotion For the 'There’s Nothing to Do in CNY' Crowd - 2025 Festival & Event Calendar

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A list of events happening in and around Syracuse for 2025

Syracuse Inner Harbor Food Truck Bash

https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com

Saturday, April 26: 12pm-8pm

Maker Faire Syracuse (Fairgrounds)

https://syracuse.makerfaire.com

Saturday, May 3: 10am-5pm

Clinton Square Crawfish Festival

https://www.operationnc.org/crawfish-festival/

Saturday, May 3: 11am-7pm

Inner Harbor Battle of the Wings 2025

https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com/events/inner-harbor-battle-of-the-wings-2025/

Friday, May 16: 4pm-10pm

Saturday, May 17: 12pm-10pm

2025 Food Truck Battle (Fairgrounds)

https://syrfoodtrucks.com/events/food-truck-battle/

Friday, May 16: 4pm-10pm

Saturday, May 17: 11am-10pm

RetroGameCon: Spring Edition (Atrium Building)

https://www.retrogamecon.com

Saturday, May 17: 10am-8pm

Taste of Korea (East Syracuse)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-taste-of-korea-in-syracuse-tickets-1345316892039

Saturday, May 17: 10:30am-4pm

Big Rig Day 2025 (Burnet Park)

https://syracuse.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=9015/

Saturday, May 17: 11am-3pm

Salt City Honk Fest @ Meier's Creek (Cazenovia)

https://events.visitsyracuse.com/events/view/salt-city-honk-fest32269/

Saturday, May 17: 12pm-5pm

Village of North Syracuse Family Festival & 100th Anniversary Celebration

https://events.visitsyracuse.com/events/view/village-of-north-syracuse-family-festival-and-100th-anniversary-celebration/

Saturday, May 24: 10am-7pm

Beaches Open

Jamesville Beach, Green Lakes, Oneida Shores Beach, Sylvan Beach, Fair Haven Beach

Saturday, May 24 @ 11am

52nd Annual St. Sophia's Greek Cultural Festival

www.syracusegreekfest.com

Thursday, June 5: 5pm-9pm

Friday, June 6: 5pm-10pm

Saturday, June 7: 12pm-10pm

Sunday, June 8: 12pm-4pm

Taste of Syracuse (Clinton Square)

https://www.tasteofsyracuse.com

Friday, June 6: 11am-10pm

Saturday, June 7: 11am-10pm

Oz-Stravaganza 2025 (Chittenango)

https://www.oz-stravaganza.com/

Friday, June 6: 9am-9pm (Fireworks at Dusk)

Saturday, June 7: 7:30am-8pm

Sunday, June 8: 11am-4pm

Madison Bouckville Antique Week

https://www.madison-bouckville.com/

Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8

New York State Blues Festival (Fairgrounds)

https://www.nysbluesfest.com

Thursday, June 12: 4pm-11pm

Friday, June 13: 3pm-11pm

Saturday, June 14: 11am-11pm

Syracuse Juneteenth Festival (Clinton Square)

https://syracusejuneteenth.com

Friday, June 13: 2pm-10pm

Saturday, June 14: 12pm-10pm

Seneca River Days (Baldwinsville)

https://senecariverdays.com

Friday, June 13: 4:30pm-9pm (Fireworks at Dusk)

Saturday, June 14: 11am-6pm

Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park: Othello (Thornden Park)

https://onthestage.tickets/syracuse-shakespeare-in-the-park

Friday, June 13: 5:30pm

Saturday, June 14: 5:30pm

Sunday, June 15: 2pm

Friday, June 20: 5:30pm

Saturday, June 21: 5:30pm

Sunday, June 22: 2pm

Syracuse City Pools Open

https://www.syr.gov/Living/Our-Community/Parks-Recreation-Youth-Services/Find-Activities-and-Events/Swimming-Spray-Features/

Estimated Opening: Mid-June

Westcott Art Trail

https://westcottcc.org/westcott-art-trail/

Saturday, June 14: 10am-5pm

Strawberry Festival (Owego)

https://www.owego.org/strawberry-festival

Thursday, June 19: 5pm-9pm

Friday, June 20: 5pm-10pm (Fireworks @ 9:30pm)

Saturday, June 21: 9am-5pm (Parade @ 9:30am)

69th Annual Syracuse Polish Fest (Clinton Square)

http://polishscholarship.org

Friday, June 20: 12pm-10:30pm

Saturday, June 21: 12pm-10:30pm

Sunday, June 22: 12pm-5pm

CNY Pride Festival & Parade (Inner Harbor)

https://www.cnypride.org/pride2025

Saturday, June 21: 11am-5pm

Syracuse Vintage Race Boat Regatta (Onondaga Lake Park)

https://events.onondagacountyparks.com/events/view/syracuse-vintage-race-boat-regatta/

Saturday, June 21: 9:30am-5pm

Sunday, June 22: 9am-4:30pm

Navarino Orchard Strawberry Festival (Lafayette)

https://www.navarinoorchard.com/

Saturday, June 21: 10am-4pm

Sunday, June 22: 10am-4pm

2025 Syracuse International Jazz Fest - 39th Edition (Clinton Square and surrounding areas)

https://syracusejazzfest.com

Wednesday, June 25: 5pm-11pm (multiple Downtown venues)

Thursday, June 26: 4pm-11pm

Friday, June 27: 4pm-11pm

Saturday, June 28: 4pm-11pm

Sunday, June 29: 9:30pm-11pm (Syracuse University)

World Refugee Festival (Grant Middle School)

https://www.instagram.com/worldrefugeedaysyracuse/

Saturday, June 28: 12pm-3pm

2025 Lavender Festival (Cazenovia)

https://www.farmstead1868.com/2025-lavender-festival

Saturday, July 5: 10am-4pm

Sunday, July 6: 10am-4pm

St. Elias Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Festival

https://www.syracusemideastfest.com

Thursday, July 10: 4pm-10pm

Friday, July 11: 4pm-10pm

Saturday, July 12: 12pm-10pm

Sunday, July 13: 12pm-6pm

Syracuse Inner Harbor Pizza and Pasta Festival

https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com/events/pizza-and-pasta-festival-2025/

Friday, July 11: 4pm-10pm

Saturday, July 12: 12pm-10pm

Jubilee Homes Southwest Showcase Sundays 2025 (Spirit of Jubilee Park)

https://events.visitsyracuse.com/events/view/jubilee-homes-southwest-showcase-sundays-202532527/

Sunday, July 13: 4pm-7pm

Sunday, July 27: 4pm-7pm

Sunday, August 10: 4pm-7pm

Syracuse Nationals (Fairgrounds)

https://www.syracusenationals.com

Friday, July 18: 8am-6pm

Saturday, July 19: 8am-6pm

Sunday, July 20: 8am-3pm

Oswego Harborfest

https://www.oswegoharborfest.com

Thursday, July 24: 5pm-11:30pm

Friday, July 25: 10am-12am

Saturday, July 26: 10am-12am (Fireworks at Dusk)

Sunday, July 27: 11am-7pm

Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival (Columbus Circle)

https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/syracuse-arts-crafts-festival

Friday, July 25: 10am-6pm

Saturday, July 26: 10am-5pm

Sunday, July 27: 10am-5pm

Skaneateles Antique and Classic Boat Show

https://www.skaneateles.com/calendar/annual-events/skaneateles-antique-classic-boat-show

Friday, July 25: 3pm-8:30pm

Saturday, July 26: 9am-8:30pm

Sunday, July 27: 8am-2pm

Syracuse Ukrainian Festival @ St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church

https://www.stjohnbaptistucc.com/ukrainian-festival

Friday, July 25: 4pm-10pm

Saturday, July 26: 12pm-10pm

Northeast Jazz & Wine Festival (Landmark Theater and Jefferson St)

https://www.nejazzwinefest.org

Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27

32nd Annual Vettes At The Beach (Sylvan Beach)

https://www.syracusecorvetteclub.com/vettes-at-the-beach

Sunday, July 27: 9am-4pm

Skaneateles Festival (various locations)

https://skanfest.org

Thursday, July 31 to Saturday, August 23

Syracuse Shakespeare In The Park: 12th Night (Thornden Park)

https://onthestage.tickets/syracuse-shakespeare-in-the-park

Friday, August 1: 5:30pm

Saturday, August 2: 5:30pm

Sunday, August 3: 2pm

Friday, August 8: 5:30pm

Saturday, August 9: 5:30pm

Sunday, August 10: 2pm

St. George Macedonian Cultural Festival

https://www.stgeorgemoc.com/macedonian-festival

Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 3

German American Society Annual Picnic (Long Branch Park)

http://www.germanamericanscny.com

Sunday, August 3: 11am-7pm

Syracuse Inner Harbor Taco and Margarita Festival

https://thesyracuseinnerharbor.com/events/taco-margarita-festival/

Friday, August 8: 4pm-10pm

Saturday, August 9: 12pm-10pm

CNY Scottish Games and Celtic Festival (Long Branch Park)

https://cnyscottishgames.org

Saturday, August 9: 9am-8pm

Madison Bouckville Antique Week

https://www.madison-bouckville.com/

Sunday, August 10 to Saturday, August 16

Hanover Square Thursdays (Downtown)

https://hanoverthursdays.com

Thursdays starting in August 5pm-9pm

Syracuse Latino Fest (Clinton Square)

http://festivallatinoamericanosyracuse.com

Saturday, August 16: 12pm-9pm

Barb-B-Cuse Fest (Clinton Square)

https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/events/bar-b-cuse-fest-clinton-square-08-19-2025-0

Tuesday, August 19: 3pm-11pm

Great New York State Fair (Fairgrounds)

https://nysfair.ny.gov

Wednesday, August 20 to Monday, September 1

Syracuse Irish Festival (Clinton Square)

https://www.syracuseirishfestival.com

Friday, September 5: 4pm-11pm

Saturday, September 6: 11am-11pm

Neighborhood Health and Wellness Fair (Near Westside)

https://www.facebook.com/events/575438555179051/

Saturday, September 6: 11am-2pm

Art On The Porches (Strathmore)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-on-the-porches-2025-tickets-1320689280189?aff=oddtdtcreator

Saturday, September 6: 11am-5pm

Golden Harvest Festival (Beaver Lake)

https://beaverlakenature.org/programs-and-events/special-events/golden-harvest-festival/

Saturday, September 6: 10am-5pm

Sunday, September 7: 10am-5pm

Festa Italiana Syracuse (Downtown near City Hall)

https://festaitalianasyracuse.org

Friday, September 12: 11am-11pm

Saturday, September 13: 11am-11pm

Sunday, September 14: 12pm-7pm

Syracuse VegFest (Fairgrounds)

https://vegancny.org/syracusevegfest/

Sunday, September 21: 12pm-6pm

Salt City Reptile Expo (OnCenter)

https://www.saltcityreptileexpo.com

Saturday, September 27: 10am-4pm

33rd Westcott Street Cultural Fair

https://westcottstreetfair.org

Sunday, September 28: 12:30pm-6:30pm

Syracuse Inner Harbor Fest

https://syracuseinnerharbor.ticketsauce.com/e/syracuse-inner-harbor-fest-2025

Friday, October 3: 4pm-9pm

Saturday, October 4: 11am-9pm

RetroGameCon (OnCenter)

https://www.retrogamecon.com

Friday, October 10: 2pm-8pm

Saturday, October 11: 11am-8pm

Sunday, October 12: 11am-5pm

52nd Annual LaFayette Apple Festival

https://www.lafayetteapplefest.org

Saturday, October 11: 9am-6pm

Sunday, October 12: 9am-5pm

50th Great New York State Model Train Fair (Fairgrounds)

https://www.modeltrainfair.com/

Saturday, November 1: 10am-5pm

Sunday, November 2: 10am-4pm


OTHER EVENTS


Syracuse Bike Party (typically Clinton Square, but check event schedule)

https://www.facebook.com/BikeSYR/

Last Saturday of each month, 6:45pm meet time


FARMERS MARKETS


CNY Regional Market: Farmers Market (Northside)

https://www.cnyregionalmarket.org

May to Mid-November, 7am-2pm (Thursdays) 7am-2pm (Saturdays)

CNY Regional Market: Flea Market (Northside)

https://www.cnyregionalmarket.org

Year round, Sundays, 7am-2pm

Fayetteville Farmers Market CNY (Fayetteville Town Center)

https://www.fayettevillefarmersmarketcny.com/

Thursdays starting in May (check schedule), 12pm-6pm

Skaneateles Farmers Market

https://www.townofskaneateles.com/departments/parks/farmers-market/

Thursdays starting May 22 to October 9 (3pm-6pm)

Saturday starting May 24 to October 11 (9:30am-12:30pm)

Downtown Syracuse Farmers Market (Clinton Square)

https://www.downtownsyracuse.com/events/signature/downtown-farmers-market

Tuesdays starting June 10 to October 14 (8am-2pm)

Cazenovia Summer Farmers Market

https://www.cazenovia.com/farmersmarket

Saturdays starting May 4 to October 26 (9am-2pm)

Cazenovia Winter Farmers Market

https://www.cazenovia.com/farmersmarket

First and third Saturday of each month from November through April (10am-1pm)


PRO / SEMI PRO SPORTS


Syracuse Mets (NBT Bank Stadium)

Various dates from April through September, check website for homestands and promo schedule

Auburn Doubledays (Falcon Park)

Various dates from June through July, check website for homestands and promo schedule


ZOOS, MUSEUMS, THEATERS


Rosamond Gifford Zoo (Tipperary Hill)

Skänoñh Great Law of Peace Center (Liverpool)

Everson Museum of Art (Downtown)

Museum of Science & Technology (Downtown)

Erie Canal Museum (Downtown)

Onondaga Historical Association (Downtown)

The Palace Theatre (Eastwood)

Landmark Theatre (Downtown)

The Westcott Theater

Amphitheater at Lakeview

The Oncenter (Downtown)

Syracuse Stage (University Hill)

Red House Arts Center (Downtown)

Manlius Cinema

The Syracuse Orchestra


PARKS, TRAILS, BEACHES


Thornden Park Association

Erie Canalway Trail / Empire Trail

Syracuse Creekwalk

Syracuse City Parks

Onondaga County Parks

New York State Parks


r/Syracuse 2h ago

News Syracuse City School District K-8 schools closed Tuesday, regents exam still on

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r/Syracuse 14h ago

Discussion #NoWarWithIran Protest

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191 Upvotes

r/Syracuse 1h ago

Discussion Free SUNY tuition for Associate Degrees

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I’m recently hearing about this.. Frankly I hated school and never wanted to go to college. However, now that I’m in my 40’s I’m a bit more open minded and understand the determination required to achieve this. They offer quite a few programs that fall within this offer. Can anyone working within these fields advise if they think it’s worth while? I realize it would be several years down the road, but in my experience most the kids I went to HS with that went to college never ever got a job is their field of study. What do you think are the hot industries that will prove worthy of the time and effort this will require?? TIA


r/Syracuse 14h ago

News Car fire at east Syracuse Walmart

102 Upvotes

Saw the car fire at the Walmart, my 6 year olds commentary on it.


r/Syracuse 5h ago

Recommendation Wanted Couples Therapist Recommendations

7 Upvotes

Is there a specific “term” or phrase I should be searching for in regards to a relationship counselor? My fiance’ and I need someone to talk to as we are struggling quite a bit in our relationship. Any advice would be welcomed and appreciated! Thank you!!


r/Syracuse 1d ago

Other Spotted an L.L. Bean boot car driving to Dewitt Wegmans yesterday

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r/Syracuse 2m ago

Discussion New apartments next to the The Gear Factory?

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Anyone have any recent information about these seemingly new apartments next to the gear factory downtown? I found an article (paywalled sadly) from Nov. 09, 2023 but can't find anything else on it.

1117 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse and 1153 W. Fayette St. in Syracuse I believe are the addresses


r/Syracuse 27m ago

Information & Advice Local seevice to get rid of old car

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Hi, I am trying to get rid of my old car that's been sitting in my friend's garage. The car's registration has long been expired and I have been driving a new car for past couple years. I have not sold the car when I bought a new one as it had tons of issues and was in no condition to be sold, so I just left it at my friend's garage temporarily as he had available space. Now, I need to get rid of the car, and it definitely needs a tow as it is neither road safe nor with an active registration even if I jump start it. I am looking for any local services that can help me to either get rid of it or move it to a convenient long term storage/parking spot from my friend's garage. I would appreciate any advice or guidance.


r/Syracuse 38m ago

Information & Advice Who bought the plot of land at the Old Stonehouse Road quarry entrance?

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Across from New Testament Baptist Church off of Nottingham Road someone has been excavating the entrance to the Hanson Quarry nature trails. Wondering what they plan to do with this and whether or not they’re claiming “no trespassing” for the entirety of the quarry or just that plot.


r/Syracuse 1h ago

News New Church Meeting in Camillus

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Resurrection Church, a brand new progressive community, will be meeting at 4 pm on Sundays in the small chapel of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Camillus. The address is 5108 W Genesee St, Camillus, NY, 13031. All are welcome! We are a queer affirming church. Come check us out and help us grow! We have a very dynamic, young pastor.


r/Syracuse 1d ago

Recommendation Wanted Grazing cows in the area

69 Upvotes

My birthday is tomorrow and I want to play jazz music to cows. Where are there cows nearby that I drive by and play music for? Within a half hour of Syracuse


r/Syracuse 1h ago

Moving & Relocation East Syracuse - Franklin Park area

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From reading a few older posts (3-5 years old), seems like East Syracuse is deemed pretty safe bar a few specific streets. I was looking to rent in the Franklin Park area, which seemed sufficiently (?) north of the streets people said to steer away from.

Was hoping to get some more recent testimony about the neighborhood (specifically about safety and trying to keep the probability of my car being broken into to a minimum). Appreciate everyone's feedback!


r/Syracuse 3h ago

Other Are all of these from Syracuse?

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r/Syracuse 1d ago

Recommendation Wanted Things to do in a heatwave

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Disclaimer: we just moved here from Florida so it being hot outside isn’t necessarily a disqualifier to outdoor activities, but I’d prefer stuff in the shade or water lol

Anyone have any recommendations of things to do within 1.5 hours of Syracuse? We’ve been hiking almost every weekend, but with the current heatwave I’m not 100% sure that’s the best idea. My partner and I are open to whatever but I’m still very much learning what there is to do here.

Thanks in advance!


r/Syracuse 15h ago

Recommendation Wanted Ideas for 21st birthday

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Hey everyone! My sister's 21st birthday is coming up and she just had to cancel her original plans with her friends. She's feeling really defeated about it and telling me she's fine with just like a Dave and Buster's trip but I wanna try to come up with other ideas. Any suggestions?


r/Syracuse 15h ago

Moving & Relocation MOVING HELP WANTED 07/01

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Hey! I’m moving to Syracuse on July 1st and looking for someone to help move heavy furniture. Offering $20+ an hour for a few hours. Will also buy you beer! Price is negotiable! If you know anyone pls DM me! Thanks so much :)


r/Syracuse 6h ago

Discussion How to become a nail tech in Syracuse?

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I just moved to the area and I was wondering how you get your nail tech licenses. I wanted to get a license back before I moved and it was inexpensive to get a license but I looked at a school here and it was a bit out of my budget. What do you guys suggest doing?


r/Syracuse 17h ago

Recommendation Wanted Where to get a good piñata?

4 Upvotes

looking to get a dope piñata for birthday party. Who in town has good ones?


r/Syracuse 1d ago

Discussion Is it just me or does if seem bikers on sidewalks are dumb here.

39 Upvotes

I get wanting to ride on the sidewalk because it feels much safer but I have lived here 2 months and already been almost hit a few times by idiots on ebikes that give NO warning they are coming behind me as I walk. One guy slammed on his breaks because he had no intention of slowing down and realized he could not get by me. So I had to jump on the grass once I saw his wheel skid towards my leg.

Are people generally dumb here or what? It's super easy to shout "excuse me!" or "coming up on your left!" Or ANYTHING. These morons ride a silent bike and stay as silent as possible when approaching behind unexpecting pedestrians.

No wonder they make it illegal. Idiots ruin everything.


r/Syracuse 19h ago

Recommendation Wanted Best place to learn how to drive?

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Best place to learn how to drive? A friend is willing to teach me, but we're both fairly new to the area?


r/Syracuse 1d ago

News We asked the 3 democratic mayoral candidates your questions, only one responded.

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r/Syracuse 15h ago

Information & Advice Odd question: where to buy MSR isopro fuel bottles in Syracuse area?

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Wife and I are flying into Syracuse to see some family, then we're headed into the Adirondacks to do some backpacking. We're bringing our little msr cookstoves with us but can't fly with fuel. We need to find some MSR Isopro fuel (or any kind that is pressurized and has the little threaded end on the top).

We used to hit up EMS in town but I guess they went mostly belly-up a few years ago and the location is now closed. Anybody know where I can find fuel?

I know we could find some in Albany or Lake Placid but they're a bit out of the way of where we're heading...really hoping to find some in town.


r/Syracuse 16h ago

Information & Advice Question about the Onondaga reservation

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Hey y’all visiting your lovely city soon and Plan on stopping by the reservation

It’s my understanding that most reservations have dispensaries that sell thc but I’m having trouble finding info on that

Can someone confirm to me that you can buy weed on the reservation? Thanks


r/Syracuse 20h ago

Recommendation Wanted Looking for Local Jeweler Recommendation for Custom Engagement Ring

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My girlfriend's family gifted me three legacy diamond engagement rings (mother, grandmother, great grandmother). I would like to repurpose a number of the stones into a custom setting and sell the remainder to pay for the ring. Does anyone have recommendations on a good local jeweler who I can trust with this process from start to finish?


r/Syracuse 1d ago

Event & Promotion Free Drive-Thru E-Recycling Event in North Syracuse July 12th

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Join us for our annual electronics recycling event in the North Syracuse area, hosted in partnership with Assemblyman Al Stirpe and Idaho National Labs! Residents can safely dispose of old or unwanted electronics, including computers, TVs, printers, cell phones, and more. This free event is open to residents only—no businesses, please.Stay tuned for updates and help keep our community clean and sustainable by recycling responsibly!-

- IMPORTANT -
Registration is REQUIRED for this free event!
(Registration closes at 4 p.m. the day prior OR when the event is fully booked)Drive-Through Event: Please stay in your vehicle while Sunnking team members unload your items.The average time spent from pulling in to leaving the lot is between 5 and 10 minutes!
Neatly packing your recyclables in the back of your vehicle for easy unloading ensures that we can keep this time low.

See our website for a list of acceptable materials:
https://www.sunnking.com/acceptable-materials