4 rules for unincorporated Rensselaer County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
No county-wide trash pickup. Troy contracts with County Waste; most towns require private hauler contracts. Set-out typically after 6 PM day before collection, containers removed by end of pickup day.
Troy Code requires containers at curb, not in street; placed no earlier than 6 PM prior evening. Containers must be removed within 24 hours of pickup. Towns follow similar rules.
Bulk items handled by private haulers by appointment; Troy residents schedule with hauler. County operates transfer station for residents. Mattresses, appliances often require extra fees.
Mandatory recycling under NY ECL Article 27 and county Local Law. Single-stream in most areas: paper, cardboard, metal, glass, plastics #1-2. Contamination can result in non-collection.
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