Bulk Item Disposal: Albany vs Colonie

How do I dispose of an old TV in Albany County?

NY law bans TVs from curbside. Use manufacturer take-back or the Albany County Rapp Road Landfill e-waste collection day under ECL §27-2601.

Can I put a refrigerator at the curb?

Only after EPA Section 608 certified refrigerant recovery. Most haulers will tag and refuse units with intact refrigerant. Schedule through DGS with the compressor tagged.

Does Colonie pick up old furniture or mattresses?

No - the Town of Colonie does NOT provide curbside bulky-item collection for unincorporated Town residents. The Environmental Services FAQ is explicit. Two options: (1) Contact your private hauler - Allied Waste / Republic Services (518-785-7030) or County Waste & Recycling (518-877-7007) - to schedule special bulky-item pickup at hauler rates. (2) Self-haul to the Colonie Landfill at 4 Arrowhead Lane (Cohoes) with a green Town resident sticker on your vehicle. Landfill hours: M-F 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m.-noon (winter) or 7 a.m.-2 p.m. (summer). Closed Sunday. Village of Colonie and Menands residents have separate village heavy-trash pickup May-Fall.

Will Colonie take my refrigerator at the landfill?

Yes, but refrigerant-bearing appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners) require EPA Section 608 freon evacuation under 40 CFR Part 82 before landfill disposal. The landfill contractor (Capital Region Landfills Inc.) handles this through its certified-tech process. Do not attempt to vent refrigerant yourself - federal Clean Air Act violations carry penalties up to $44,539 per day (2024 schedule). Self-haul with your green resident sticker; tipping fees apply at the standard landfill rate. Alternatively, schedule with your private hauler (Allied/Republic 518-785-7030 or County Waste 518-877-7007) for curbside special pickup.

How do I get rid of paint, chemicals, or batteries in Colonie?

The Colonie Landfill does NOT accept household hazardous waste. Use the Town's Household Hazardous Waste Days, run by appointment through MXI Environmental Corp. (1-800-742-5542 extension 109, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.). Pre-registration is required, residents only, proof of residency at drop-off. The HHW location is the new landfill residential convenience site at 4 Arrowhead Lane. Electronics (computers, monitors, TVs, printers, peripherals) are accepted year-round for free at the Residential Recycling Station during landfill hours - separate from HHW Days.