Schenectady, NY Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)

The Schenectady County Transfer Station at 721 Hetcheltown Road in Glenville is the primary bulk disposal destination for county residents, open six days a week with fees scaled by weight or load type. Accepted materials include furniture, mattresses, carpeting, construction and demolition debris, metal, and appliances. Electronics are accepted free of charge under NY's Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act. White goods (refrigerators, freezers, AC units, dehumidifiers) require certified refrigerant (CFC/HCFC) recovery under EPA Section 608; the transfer station performs this for a fee or directs residents to certified appliance recyclers. The City of Schenectady DGS offers scheduled curbside bulk pickup by appointment, typically one or two items per pickup. Suburban towns generally rely on private-hauler bulk service (often a 1-2 extra item allowance on regular collection, or a quarterly cleanup week). Tire disposal is limited - NY ECL bans whole tires from landfills, so tires must be brought to the transfer station's tire program or a licensed dealer.