Trash & Recycling in Albany, NY (2026)
3 verified trash & recycling rules for Albany, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Pickup Rules & Schedules
Albany City Code Chapter 313 governs curbside trash and recycling. Household refuse must be containerized in metal or plastic containers (max 50 gallons) with fitted lids, or in heavy-duty plastic bags. Containers may be placed at curbside no earlier than 7:00 PM or dusk the day before collection and must be out by 12:01 AM on collection day. Department of General Services collects weekly for residences under 5 units.
Albany Trash & Recycling Curbside Pickup Rules
Some RestrictionsBin Placement Rules
Albany Department of General Services (DGS) collects household refuse curbside weekly. Under City Code Chapter 313, containers must be placed at the curb no earlier than 4:30 PM the evening before collection and no later than 12:01 AM on collection day. All garbage must be containerized in heavy-duty bags or in lidded metal/plastic containers with a maximum 50-gallon capacity, and bins may not be stored in public view between collection days.
Albany Trash Bin Placement and Set-Out Times (Chapter 313)
Some RestrictionsYard Waste Collection
Albany Department of General Services (DGS) collects yard waste curbside under City Code Chapter 313. Grass clippings and leaves must be set out in biodegradable paper bags — plastic bags are not accepted. Branches must be bundled and tied, no more than 4 feet 4 inches long. Material must be placed curbside the evening prior to the regular collection day. Dirt, stones, and bricks are not accepted.
Albany Yard Waste Collection (Paper-Bag Only)
Some RestrictionsCity of Albany FAQ — Yard Waste Collection
Yard waste for City collection must be placed in a biodegradable paper bag and placed curbside the evening prior to your collection day. Grass and leaves only. No dirt or stones. Branches must be bundled and tied together and should not exceed 4 feet and 4 inches long. Yard waste will not be collected unless it is placed in a paper biodegradable bag. Absolutely no plastic bags.
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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Albany city rules.
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