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.
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.
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.
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