The Bureau of Sanitation collects and disposes of approximately 14,000 tons of municipal solid waste per year. We collect from the 17,000 residential households and approximately 3,000 business properties in the city per week in a safe, efficient and sanitary manner. The Bureau of Sanitation also collects all recyclable materials such as plastic, glass, metal, paper and yard waste from residential properties in the city. Twenty-eight employees staff this Bureau.

Bob Mirch
City of Troy, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works

Chapter 247, SOLID WASTE
Learn more about garbage, refuse and other waste material in Chapter 247 of the City of Troy's Code of Ordinances

Chapter 188, LITTERING
Learn more about littering in Chapter 188 of the City of Troy's Code of Ordinances

Weekly household garbage collection
The weekly trash pick up is limited to household garbage. Household garbage should be placed out to the curb or in the alley after 7:00pm the night before your pick up day, or before 6:00am the day of your pick up. Garbage or moist or liquid waste is to be placed in water tight wooden, plastic or metal covered containers or heavy duty plastic bags tied at the top or specially treated paper bags. If animals manage to break open the trash container, it is the responsibility of the resident to clean up the trash. Remember that legal holidays will affect your pick up schedule.
If you are unsure of your scheduled garbage day or if you have any questions concerning pick-ups, please call (518) 270-4579 or 270-1115.

Bulk refuse
Bulk items include old furniture, appliances, carpets, doors, mattresses, scrap metal, tires, etc. Metals should be separated. Removal of one pickup truck load of trash is free. Loads that exceed a pick up truck will carry a charge for the amount of refuse over a pick up truck capacity. Excess loads must be inspected by a DPW supervisor to arrive at a collection fee. To schedule bulk refuse collection please call (518) 270-4579 or 270-1115.

Tires
There is a removal fee of $3. per tire.

The City coordinates collection for household hazardous waste three times per year with Albany and Colonie. The City does not provide collection for junk vehicles or sewage solids.
For more information call (518) 270-4559.

Recyclables
The blue recycle containers should be placed at curbside or in the alley for collection no later than 7:00 am on your scheduled collection day. Plastic, metals and glass cannot be intermixed with newspapers and cardboard. Recyclables cannot be placed in plastic bags. The following commodities are recyclable: junk mail, magazines, newspapers, telephone books, corrugated cardboard, 1,2,3, and 5 plastics, metal food and beverage containers, glass bottles and jars (all colors). For more information on recycling, call (518) 270-4559. Learn more

Yard Waste
Yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, brush, branches, etc.) is collected on a call-in basis throughout the year. Set yard waste out to the curb on the evening before your scheduled day for pick up in biodegradable bags. Curbside location must be easily accessible from the street. Do not set yard waste behind cars, fire hydrants, poles, and bushes or on top of sewer vents. Do not place yard waste in the street or on the sidewalk. Because yard waste is recycled into mulch, all other materials must be removed. Trees and limbs that have been cut by contractors must be removed by the contractor. Tree trimmings and hedge trimmings must be secured in tied bundles not heavier than 75 pounds, not more than 5 feet in length nor more than 18 inches in diameter. Leaves and lawn clippings should be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags, which are available at most hardware and home improvement stores.
Setting yard waste curbside during any day/week other than the specified day/week of the residence will result in fines.
To schedule pick-up call (518) 270-4579 or 270-1115
For complaints please call Code Enforcement at 270-4584

Construction and Demolition Debris
The City provides collection of construction and demolition debris for residential projects performed by the property owner only. Construction and demolition debris collection carries a minimum $50.00 charge per pickup truck load. Construction and demolition debris collections must be scheduled and paid for before collection by City crews. Prompt notice to the City of construction and demolition debris to be removed is the responsibility of the property owner.

Solid Waste Violations/Penalties
Any solid waste material including construction and demolition material set out to the curb at other than scheduled times is considered illegal disposal. For these violations, the Litter Officer will issue a court appearance ticket and fines will be imposed.

The accumulation of any solid wastes for more than 7 days is prohibited.
To schedule pick-up call (518) 270-4579 or 270-1115
To report violations, or information, please call Code Enforcement at (518) 270-4584