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1. How can I get rid of metal items (lawnmowers, bikes, washers, dryers, stoves, etc.)?

The last Thursday of every month, the Department of Public Works will collect all metal items free of charge. Call 518-233-2139 to be put on the list for pick up. This day is restricted to metal only.

2. How do I dispose of bulk items (furniture, rugs, etc.)?

Residents must complete a trash collection request form. The form along with payment can be returned to the Treasurer’s Office at City Hall. Payment may also be made by phone with a credit card by calling the Treasurer’s Office at (518) 233-2111. Pick-ups are normally scheduled for the resident’s next regular trash pick up day. Items may also be taken to the annual spring clean-up day (held one Saturday in May or June). Access the

trash collection request form (PDF).

3. How do I dispose of tires?

Residents must complete a trash collection form. The form along with payment can be returned to the Treasure’s Office at City Hall. Access the trash collection request form (PDF).

4. How do I get rid of electronics and televisions?

Residents must complete a trash collection form. The form along with payment can be returned to the Treasure’s Office at City Hall. Payment may also be made by phone with a credit card by calling the Treasurer’s Office at (518) 233-2111. Access the

trash collection request form (PDF).

5. How do I get rid of my hazardous waste materials?

The City of Cohoes has a Hazardous Waste Day once a year. Continue to watch for updates on when that day will be held.

If residents have hazardous waste materials that they want to dispose of and cannot wait until hazardous waste day, they can put empty paint cans or cans with hardened paint (mixed with cat litter or put on newspaper to harden the paint) in their trash can for regular trash pick up.

6. How do I get rid of my yard waste?

Yard waste is collected the day following your regularly scheduled trash collection day. This is the same day as your recycling day. Yard waste must be in a brown, biodegradable paper bag and should be left out at the curb no later than 7 a.m. If the bags are not picked up on the scheduled day, leave them out until they are picked up.

With the winter season upon us, Lawn and Leaf Bag Collection has been suspended for the season as of Wednesday, November 21st. Lawn and Leaf Bags can be dropped off to the DPW garage weekdays 7:00 am-3:00 pm. Please call ahead 518-237-4704.

7. What do I do if my garbage does not fit in the containers I have?

Each resident is allowed up to two City issued garbage and unlimited recycling containers. If one trash container is not sufficient, a second container may be purchased through the Treasurer’s Office at City Hall. If you have an overflow of garbage and you already have two containers, you may purchase orange overflow trash bags for $2.00 each at the Treasurer’s Office.