Albany, NY trash pickup schedule

Albany trash and recycling: who collects, how often, how to find your pickup day, and what changes on holidays in 2026.

Population 101,698 (Census 2025 estimate)Last checked October 30, 2026Not affiliated with any city, county or hauler.

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Quick answer

Who collects	The city collects City of Albany Department of General Services (DGS) crews collect trash, single-stream recycling and yard waste from residential properties with 4 or fewer units. Buildings with more than 4 units or any commercial unit must hire a private hauler for trash and recycling.¹²
How often	Trash weekly, recycling weekly, on the trash collection day, yard waste weekly, on the regular trash collection day¹²⁴
Set out	curbside not before 4:30 p.m. the day before and before 12:01 a.m. on collection day (fines up to $650)¹²
Your pickup day	Not published by the city (official page)
Holidays	The city publishes a rule, not a dated list: see the holiday rule.

Bulk items: On-call pickup: call or book online (details). Drop-off sites: 3 listed (hours and fees).

Albany holiday trash schedule 2026

City’s rule	No change: all holidays have normal trash and recycling pickup¹²
Official notice	albanyny.gov¹

No dated list of holidays is published for Albany; the holiday delay checker shows the rule above for each upcoming holiday.

Check your own day for the next three holidays with the holiday delay checker, or download a pickup calendar.

Sources: Garbage Collection | Albany, NY, Frequently Asked Questions (General Services) | Albany, NY Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Bulk trash pickup in Albany

How it works	On-call pickup: call or book online¹
How to request	Call DGS (518) 427-7480 at least 24 hours before your collection day (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); items go out on the regular collection day; white goods/appliances same (refrigerator/freezer/washer doors removed per NYS law)¹²
Limits	limited quantities; residential construction debris containerized/bundled, manageable by one person, max 4 trips, no more than twice per month¹
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Accepted	Couches, loveseats, sofa beds, chairs, tables, beds, futons, dressers, mattresses & box springs, wood bed frames, armoires, shelving, porcelain tubs/sinks/toilets; white goods (A/Cs, refrigerators, freezers, stoves, water tanks, tires, washers; mowers/snow blowers drained)¹
Not accepted	Household hazardous waste and electronics (not accepted curbside)¹

Sources: Garbage Collection | Albany, NY, Frequently Asked Questions (General Services) | Albany, NY Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Recycling in Albany

Pickup	weekly, on the trash collection day¹²
Type	single-stream²
Glass	accepted in cart²
Plastics	#1-#7 containers³

Accepted

Plastic containers #1-7 (bottles, jugs, tubs, food containers, cups, pill bottles, flower pots)³
Food and beverage cartons (milk, juice, paperboard egg, frozen food)³
Metal and aluminum: food/beverage cans incl. metal lids, deposit cans, tin cans, empty cooking/hair spray cans, aluminum foil³
Glass containers (green, blue, brown, clear): food/beverage, liquor and wine bottles, deposit bottles, jars³
Paper: newspapers, magazines, phone books, paperback books, junk mail, envelopes, office paper; shredded paper in a clear plastic bag³
Corrugated and lightweight cardboard (cereal boxes, tubes)³

Not accepted

Plastic bags and wrap, Styrofoam, pizza boxes, caps and lids, broken glass, ceramics, drinking glasses, diapers, clothes, toys, small appliances, scrap metal, paper plates/towels, wax-coated cardboard, food and trash, yard waste; paint cans, pesticides and other HHW go to the HHW program³

Programs

Free blue recycling bins/carts from DGS, (518) 427-7480; no sorting³
Electronics not collected curbside (NYS law); drop off at DGS Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with proof of residency²

Sources: Garbage Collection | Albany, NY, Frequently Asked Questions (General Services) | Albany, NY, Residential-Commercial Recycling | Albany Recycles (City D… Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Yard waste, food scraps and seasonal pickups

Yard waste pickup	Yes⁴
Season	April 15 through December 1 (or first snowfall, whichever comes first)⁴
How often	weekly, on the regular trash collection day⁴
Rules	Biodegradable paper bags only (no plastic; city sells 3 bags for $2) and branches bundled with non-synthetic twine, max 4 ft 4 in; put out the evening before; no stumps, logs, whole trees, stones; raking into streets is not allowed (fines)²⁴
Food scraps	No curbside city collection; free kitchen-scrap drop-off sites (Radix Center, Grand & Warren St; Beverly & Wilkins Ave) and city-partnered paid door pickup services; backyard compost bin program paused until 2027⁷
Christmas trees	Collected curbside with yard waste (no plastic bags; remove decorations, tinsel, lights); no 2026-27 dates published⁴⁵
Leaf collection	Leaves in biodegradable bags on the regular collection day, April 15-December 1; no raking into streets⁴

Sources: Frequently Asked Questions (General Services) | Albany, NY, Yard Waste / Leaf Collection | Albany Recycles (City DGS), Compost Facility | Albany Recycles (City DGS), Food Waste Composting | Albany Recycles (City DGS) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Drop-off sites: landfill, recycling and hazardous waste

City of Albany Yard Waste Composting Facility

Type	Compost / yard waste site
Run by	The city
Address	1 Richard J. Conners Blvd., Albany, NY 12204 (next to DGS) · Map⁵
Hours	Opened April 15, 2026; Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m.; generally open mid-April to Dec 1 or first snowfall⁵
Fees	Free compost/mulch for city residents (max 30 gallons of each per day, proof of residency); yard waste drop-off $10 per cubic yard; screened compost $15/cu yd, mulch $15/cu yd; cash or check paid at DGS main office⁵
Who can use it	free products for city residents only; yard waste accepted from residents, non-residents and commercial⁵

City of Albany Household Hazardous Waste collection events

Type	Household hazardous waste
Run by	The city
Address	Not published by the city (official page)
Hours	Normally 9 free events per year, 4-7 p.m., pre-registration required; no more events in 2026, registration reopens 2027⁶
Fees	free for residents (small-quantity generators pay a fee)⁶
Who can use it	City of Albany residents only⁶

Electronics drop-off, Department of General Services

Type	Recycling center
Run by	The city
Address	1 Richard J. Conners Blvd., Albany, NY 12204 · Map²
Hours	Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.²
Fees	Not published by the city (official page)
Who can use it	proof of residency required²

Item guides: Mattress · Couch and furniture · Appliances · Paint · Batteries · Electronics · Tires · Motor oil · Christmas tree.

Sources: Frequently Asked Questions (General Services) | Albany, NY, Compost Facility | Albany Recycles (City DGS), Hazardous Waste & Electronics | Albany Recycles (City DGS) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Missed pickup and contacts

Missed pickup form	Not published by the city (official page)
Phone	(518) 427-7480 (Department of General Services, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.)¹
311	Not published by the city (official page)
Official website	albanyny.gov¹
Email	[email protected]⁶
Address	Department of General Services, 1 Richard J. Conners Blvd., Albany, NY 12204¹
Phone alt	(518) 434-CITY (2489) - DGS line for additional trash, bulk and white goods pickups (call 24 hours ahead)²⁸

Sources: Garbage Collection | Albany, NY, Frequently Asked Questions (General Services) | Albany, NY, Hazardous Waste & Electronics | Albany Recycles (City DGS), Garbage Collection | Albany Recycles (City DGS) Last checked October 30, 2026 Report a change

Nearby cities

All New York cities: New York trash pickup schedules.

Albany trash pickup FAQ

How do I get rid of bulky items in Albany?

On-call pickup: call or book online. Call DGS (518) 427-7480 at least 24 hours before your collection day (Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.); items go out on the regular collection day; white goods/appliances same (refrigerator/freezer/washer doors removed per NYS law)

Does Albany recycle glass?

Glass: accepted in cart.

How do I report a missed trash pickup in Albany?

call (518) 427-7480 (Department of General Services, Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.).

Sources

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Garbage Collection | Albany, NYCity · albanyny.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (General Services) | Albany, NYCity · albanyny.gov · checked October 30, 2026
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Residential-Commercial Recycling | Albany Recycles (City DGS)City · albanynyrecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Yard Waste / Leaf Collection | Albany Recycles (City DGS)City · albanynyrecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Compost Facility | Albany Recycles (City DGS)City · albanynyrecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Hazardous Waste & Electronics | Albany Recycles (City DGS)City · albanynyrecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Food Waste Composting | Albany Recycles (City DGS)City · albanynyrecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026
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Garbage Collection | Albany Recycles (City DGS)City · albanynyrecycles.com · checked October 30, 2026

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