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.
Bulk-item disposal in Rensselaer County is split between private haulers and the Rensselaer County Solid Waste Management Authority. City of Troy residents schedule bulk pickup through their contracted hauler (County Waste & Recycling Services), which allows a limited number of appointments per year with extra fees for mattresses, appliances, and furniture. The Rensselaer County Transfer Station in North Greenbush (off Route 4) accepts bulk residential waste with per-item fees and requires proof of county residency. Appliances containing refrigerants (refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, AC units) require certified freon removal per 40 CFR Part 82 and NY ECL §27-2301; a $15-$25 handling fee is typical. Mattresses and box springs carry $20-$40 disposal fees. Electronics (TVs, computers) must be diverted from trash under NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (ECL Article 27, Title 26).
Illegal curbside bulk dumping: Troy Code Ch. 232 violations $100-$500. Illegal appliance disposal (refrigerant): NY ECL $500-$2,500. State e-waste in trash: $500 first offense.
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