4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Albany County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Albany County trash pickup varies by municipality. City of Albany Department of General Services provides weekly collection. Private haulers (County Waste, Twin Bridges) serve most towns. NY GML Article 5-A governs solid waste districts.
Albany County bin placement rules set under local codes. City of Albany Code §313-35 requires totes at curb by 6 AM, retrieved within 24 hours. Snow removal obligations make winter set-out particularly regulated.
Albany County bulk disposal handled by City of Albany DGS appointment system or private haulers. Electronics banned from curbside under NY ECL §27-2601 (e-waste law). Appliances with refrigerant require EPA Section 608 handling.
NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act, ECL Article 27, Title 26
Disposal Ban: As of January 1, 2015, consumers could no longer dispose of certain types of electronic equipment in landfills, waste-to-energy facilities, in the trash, or at curbside for trash pickup. Use the recycling options described above. Two Ways to Recycle Your Electronic Waste Option 1: Use a Manufacturer's Free and Convenient Takeback Program Go to DEC's list of electronic equipment ma...
Albany County mandatory recycling under NY General Municipal Law §120-aa and Albany County Local Law. Paper, metal, glass, plastics #1-2 required. Film plastic banned from curbside. Food scrap recycling expanding under 2022 NY Food Donation Act.
2 cities in Albany County have their own trash & recycling rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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