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Trash & Recycling Collection

Trash removal in the City of Mechanicville is handled by Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling (not the Public Works Department).

• For missed trash pick-ups or trash can requests, call Twin Bridges Waste & Recycling at (518) 267-3400.
• If requesting a replacement trash can, the old can must be left at the curb for exchange.

Recycling

• Thursday is recycling day for all City residents. You have been provided with a single-stream recycling container

E-Waste Drop-Off – Now Open

The Department of Public Works now accepts electronics for recycling. The program is free for Mechanicville residents. Bring your old computers, TVs, phones, printers, cables, and more – and keep them out of the trash and the landfill.

• Location: Department of Public Works, 4 Industrial Park, Mechanicville, NY 12118
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Cost: Free for Mechanicville residents
• Questions: (518) 664-9884

Please bring items in during drop-off hours. Do not leave electronics outside the door or building when DPW is closed.

What we accept

• Batteries (rechargeable only)
• Business machines
• Cables and IT accessories
• Cameras
• Computer peripherals (mice, keyboards, webcams, speakers, microphones)
• Computers and laptops
• Copiers and fax machines
• Electronics scrap
• Fluorescent lamps
• Gaming devices
• GPS units
• Lab and medical electronics
• Mainframe and midrange systems
• Mobile devices (cell phones, tablets, PDAs, MP3 players)
• Monitors
• Networking gear, routers, and switches
• Phone systems and telecommunications equipment
• Power supplies and UPS (battery backup) units
• Printers and plotters, including ink, toner, and cartridges
• Scanners
• Scientific equipment
• Security equipment
• Servers and server racks
• Stereo, video, and audio equipment
• Storage devices (external hard drives, solid state drives, SD and memory cards, card readers)
• Televisions
• Terminals
• Typewriters
• Wiring and cabling

What we can't accept

• Alkaline and wet-cell batteries
• Carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors
• Dehumidifiers
• Devices containing liquid mercury (thermostats, switches, medical devices, thermometers)
• Freon-containing items (refrigerators, air conditioners)
• Gas-powered equipment
• Household hazardous waste
• Large appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, dishwashers)
• Liquids
• PCB ballasts
• Propane tanks
• Radioactive materials
• Small appliances (toasters, vacuum cleaners, coffee makers, irons, hair dryers)

Before you drop off

1. Protect your data. Back up what you need, then sign out of your accounts and wipe or factory-reset computers, phones, and tablets.
2. Pull out memory cards. Remove SD cards, USB drives, and discs you want to keep.
3. Keep it together. Bundle cables and small items in a box or bag so they're easy to unload.

Not sure if an item is accepted? Call DPW at (518) 664-9884 before you bring it in.

Brush, Lawn Debris & Bulk Items

• Lawn bags and brush are picked up curbside by the City on Mondays (weather permitting).
• Yard debris must be placed in disposable paper bags only. It will not be collected if placed in plastic bags or regular trash containers.

Important Notes:

• Effective July 1, 2018, the City no longer offers curbside pickup of junk or bulk items.
• Metal items and metal appliances, along with lawn bags and brush, may be dropped off at the City Garage during regular business hours.
• Mattresses and box springs are not accepted by the City. These items may be disposed of at the Colonie Landfill or the Exit 10 County Waste Transfer Station. Televisions, computer monitors, and other electronics can now be dropped off for free at DPW (see E-Waste Drop-Off above).
• If you hire an outside contractor for tree or brush removal, they are responsible for hauling away all debris.