Saratoga County, NY Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Saratoga Springs
- Appointment + fee
- Towns
- Private hauler or transfer station
- E-Waste
- Banned from curb (ECL 27-2601)
- Refrigerants
- EPA 608 recovery required
- HHW Events
- Semi-annual at fairgrounds
Summary
Saratoga Springs offers bulk pickup by appointment via City Code §221. Town residents use private haulers or county transfer stations (Milton, Northumberland, Clifton Park). Appliances with refrigerants need EPA Section 608 recovery. No curbside electronics. NY ECL 27-2601 covers e-waste.
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 manufacturers registered in NYS , to find manufacturers, their brands of electronic equipment, and their electronic waste acceptance program websites and toll-free telephone numbers. Manufacturers of covered electronic equipment (CEE) are required to provide consumers a free and convenient opportunity to recycle their equipment brands or one piece of CEE from another manufacturer with the consumer's purchase of the same type. Follow the specific instructions listed on the manufacturer's website or provided over the telephone. Option 2: Go to an Electronic Waste Collection Site Residents in any part of the state can download the list of registered NYS Electronic Waste Collection Sites (PDF, 10.2 MB) , sorted by county, to find a registered electronic waste collection site near them. Call ahead before using an electronic waste collection site as the site listed may not accept your particular type or brand of equipment. If the collection site is not affiliated with a manufacturer's acceptance program, you may be charged a fee to recycle your equipment. If you are looking for a free and convenient way to recycle your equipment, please first follow the Manufacturer Takeback Program steps above. Manufacturers' Responsibilities to their Consumers: The NYS Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act requires manufacturers to provide free and convenient recycling of electronic waste to most consumers in the state.
Full Breakdown
Saratoga Springs Department of Public Works schedules bulk item pickup for residents with active solid waste accounts, typically by appointment with fees varying by item (approx. $25 per large item as of 2025). Town residents outside the city must arrange bulk disposal with their private hauler or use transfer stations such as the Clifton Park Transfer Station, Milton Waste Transfer, or Northumberland Transfer Station. Appliances containing refrigerants (fridges, AC units) require EPA Section 608 refrigerant recovery documentation before disposal. Electronics are prohibited from curbside and landfill under NY ECL §27-2601 (NY Electronic Equipment Recycling Act), free drop-off at Best Buy, Staples, or County-sponsored e-waste events. Household hazardous waste events are held semi-annually at the Saratoga County fairgrounds in Ballston Spa. Construction debris is not eligible for bulk pickup, separate C&D roll-off required.
Violations & Fines
Illegal dumping under NY ECL §27-1015: $1,500 to $15,000 per incident. E-waste violations under §27-2601: up to $100 per unit (first offense). Setting bulk out without appointment in Saratoga Springs: $50 to $100.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of an old refrigerator in Saratoga County?
Can I put a TV at the curb?
Sources & Official References
Other rules in Saratoga County
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