Pickup Rules & Schedules: Albany vs Colonie
How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Albany, NY and Colonie, NY?
Albany and Colonie have similar restriction levels.
Albany, NY
Albany County
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.
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Albany County
The Town of Colonie does not run residential garbage trucks. Town Code Chapter 112 (Solid Waste, Local Law 2-1992) requires haulers to obtain a Town Clerk hauler's license. Currently licensed residential haulers are Allied Waste / Republic Services (518-785-7030) and County Waste & Recycling (518-877-7007). Each hauler sets its own pickup day, frequency, container, and rate via direct contract with the resident. The Town operates the Colonie Landfill at 1319 Loudon Road (entrance 4 Arrowhead Lane) as the disposal endpoint - one of the few municipal landfills in NY.
View full Colonie rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Albany | Colonie |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Local Ordinance | - | Town Code Chapter 112 (Solid Waste, LL 2-1992) |
| Allied/Republic | - | 518-785-7030 (Latham residential/commercial) |
| County Waste | - | 518-877-7007 (Clifton Park residential/commercial) |
| Pickup Day | - | Set by your hauler contract |
| Town Landfill | - | 1319 Loudon Rd / entrance 4 Arrowhead Lane |
| Resident Self-Haul | - | Green sticker required |
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Albany FAQ
When can I put my trash out at the curb in Albany?
Under Chapter 313, you can place refuse at the curb no earlier than 7:00 PM or dusk (whichever comes first) the day before your scheduled collection, and it must be out before 12:01 AM on collection day.
What kind of trash container does Albany require?
A metal or plastic container with a fitted lid and a maximum volume of 50 gallons, or heavy-duty plastic bags. Loose refuse, overflowing cans, or open bags may be left uncollected.
How do I get rid of a mattress or old refrigerator in Albany?
Bulk items such as appliances, mattresses (wrapped), boxsprings, and overstuffed furniture require a special pickup arranged with the Department of General Services. Call (518) 434-CITY to schedule.
Colonie FAQ
When is my trash collected in the Town of Colonie?
Your pickup day is set by your hauler contract, not by the Town. Town Code Chapter 112 licenses private haulers - currently Allied Waste / Republic Services (518-785-7030) and County Waste & Recycling (518-877-7007) for residential service. Call your hauler to confirm your day, frequency, container, and rate. The Town does not run residential garbage trucks. If you have just moved in and don't know your hauler, ask a neighbor or check your tax/utility records. The Town Clerk's office (518-783-2734) maintains the licensed-hauler list.
Does the Town of Colonie pick up trash?
No, the Town of Colonie does not operate residential garbage trucks for the unincorporated Town. Town Code Chapter 112 (Local Law 2-1992) licenses private haulers through the Town Clerk - currently Allied/Republic Services (518-785-7030) and County Waste & Recycling (518-877-7007). The Town does operate the Colonie Landfill at 1319 Loudon Road (entrance 4 Arrowhead Lane, Cohoes) - one of the few municipal landfills still operating in New York State, operated under contract by Capital Region Landfills Inc. since 2011. Residents may also self-haul to the landfill with a green resident sticker.
Can I bring my own trash to the Colonie Landfill?
Yes. The Town of Colonie Landfill at 4 Arrowhead Lane (entrance off Fonda Road to Green Mountain Drive) accepts resident self-haul drops with proof of Town residency - place a green resident sticker in your vehicle window (no charge, available from Environmental Services). Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (Oct-May winter) or 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Jun-Sep summer). Closed Sunday. The Landfill does NOT accept household hazardous waste (separate HHW Days run by appointment through MXI Environmental at 1-800-742-5542 ext. 109).
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