Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Clifton Park
Trash Day
The Town does not provide municipal curbside trash collection. Residents contract individually with private haulers (such as Casella/Twin Bridges, County Waste, or Republic Services) or drop off household trash at the Clifton Park Transfer Station (open Tuesday 7:30 AM–5:30 PM, Thursday–Saturday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM) with an annual permit.
Recycling
Free residential recycling drop-off is available at the Clifton Park Transfer Station with no permit required (Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday). Curbside recycling collection days vary based on individual private hauler contracts.
Yard Waste
Free seasonal curbside yard waste pickup is provided town-wide weekly from April 1st through the end of November. Collection crews work across town throughout the week.
Set Out Time
By Sunday evening for seasonal town yard waste; check with your private hauler for regular curbside trash (typically by 6:00 AM on pickup day).
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside garbage collection is not covered by town taxes; residents either pay a private subscription hauler or purchase a yearly punch card permit for the Town Transfer Station.
Billing Cycle
Annual (for Town Transfer Station permit) / Monthly or Quarterly (for private haulers)
Accepted Methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card (in person at the Transfer Station or Town Hall; online options available via private haulers)
Pro Tip / Discount
Discounted Transfer Station permits are available for Senior Citizens (age 65+), individuals receiving Social Security Disability, and Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
Varies by private hauler / Transfer Station bags Bin (Trash)
If using the Transfer Station, refuse must be in 36-gallon or 13-gallon bags for the punch card system. If using a private curbside hauler, follow their specific bin placement rules.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household solid waste
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Varies by private hauler / Transfer Station drop-off bins Bin (Recycling)
At the Transfer Station, recyclables must be clean and unbagged. Corrugated cardboard must be completely flattened before being placed in the recycling dumpsters.
Accepted Items
- ✓1-7 plastic bottles and tubs
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Mixed office paper and mail
- ✓Glass bottles and jars
- ✓Clean aluminum foil and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags (in the main bin)
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Hazardous waste
- ✕Light bulbs
- ✕Hardback books
- ✕Ceramics and Pyrex
Yard Waste Bin
For the town-wide curbside pickup (April-November), all materials must be placed exclusively in brown paper yard waste bags. No plastic bags are allowed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Tree trimmings
- ✓Shrub brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Scheduled via private hauler, or self-hauled to the Transfer Station.
Placement
Do not leave bulk items at the curb unless you have explicitly paid and scheduled a pickup with your private hauler. Otherwise, transport them directly to the Transfer Station.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Rolled carpeting
- ✓ Large metal appliances
- ✓ Scrap metal (must be at least 80% metal)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous chemicals
- ✕ Wet paint
- ✕ Biological waste
- ✕ Friable asbestos
- ✕ Sealed propane tanks
The Town's April drop-off events are free. During normal operations, disposing of Construction & Demolition (C&D) bulk at the Transfer Station costs $48 per cubic yard, and tires range from $3 to $48 each.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Clifton Park Transfer Station is closed on major holidays and operates strictly on half-day schedules (8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) for minor holidays like Columbus Day and Election Day.
Yard Waste Exception
Town-wide curbside yard waste pickup and private hauler garbage schedules will typically be delayed by one day if a major holiday falls during the workweek.
Always check directly with your private hauler (e.g., County Waste) for their specific curbside holiday delay matrix.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
April - MayThe town-contracted curbside yard waste collection begins on April 1st. Early April also features the Town's free Bulk Waste Drop-Off days at Clifton Common, Veterans Park, and the Transfer Station, allowing residents to discard large items for free.
Fall
September - NovemberCurbside yard waste collection concludes at the end of November. The Transfer Station usually hosts dedicated Free Fall Clean-Up drop-off days on select Sundays in November, which are open to all residents without requiring an annual permit.
Winter
December - MarchTransfer Station permits go on sale for half-price starting November 1st. During heavy snowstorms, private hauler routes may experience one-day delays, while the Transfer Station may alter its hours based on severe road conditions.
Local Tips & Community Info
Clifton Park's Dual Approach to Waste Management
Residents of Clifton Park have two primary avenues for handling their household garbage. The town government does not orchestrate a fleet of sanitation trucks for curbside collection. Instead, homeowners have the freedom to either hire an independent commercial waste hauler—such as Twin Bridges or County Waste—or utilize the local Clifton Park Transfer Station. If you choose a private company, your specific collection days, container limits, and holiday schedules will be dictated entirely by your signed service agreement.
Securing Your Annual Transfer Station Permit
For those who prefer a hands-on approach, the municipal Transfer Station located on Vischer Ferry Road is an incredibly cost-effective alternative. To gain entry, you must purchase an annual resident permit. These stickers are available at the Town Clerk's office and require a valid vehicle registration proving your Clifton Park address. Alongside the base permit, residents can purchase punch cards, which act as prepaid currency for discarding specialized or bulky items that fall outside the scope of daily household kitchen refuse.
Navigating the Single-Stream Recycling Center
The Vischer Ferry facility makes environmental stewardship simple by utilizing a single-stream recycling system. This allows participants to deposit clean plastics, aluminum cans, and glass jars into the same designated compactors without meticulous sorting. Corrugated cardboard should be broken down flat to maximize space. It is vital that all recyclables remain loose; items bundled tightly inside plastic grocery bags will be rejected, as the soft plastic films notorious for entangling the gears of regional recycling plant machinery.
Seasonal Yard Debris and Composting Rules
Managing seasonal landscaping output is a breeze at the town's dedicated brush area. The Transfer Station gladly accepts grass clippings, fallen leaves, and small branches from permitted vehicles. Branches must typically be cut to manageable lengths and cannot exceed a specified diameter to ensure they can be processed by the town's commercial chippers. Commercial landscaping contractors are strictly forbidden from dumping yard waste generated from commercial jobs at this resident-only facility.
Discarding Appliances and Heavy Bulk Loads
When remodeling a room or upgrading your home appliances, the Transfer Station's punch card system comes into play. You can dispose of bulky furniture, old mattresses, and large appliances by presenting your card to the scale attendant for deduction. Items containing Freon, such as old refrigerators, dehumidifiers, or air conditioning units, require a specific environmental handling fee to safely extract the refrigerant gases before the metal is scrapped and recycled.
Drop-off Facilities
Clifton Park Transfer Station
217 Vischer Ferry Road, Rexford, NY 12148
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clifton Park provide free curbside garbage pickup?
No, the town does not offer municipal curbside pickup. You must either pay a private subscription hauler or purchase an annual permit to use the Vischer Ferry Road Transfer Station.
Where do I buy a permit for the Transfer Station?
Annual access stickers and specialized punch cards can be purchased directly through the Clifton Park Town Clerk’s office. You will need to show your vehicle registration as proof of residency.
Can I bring an old refrigerator to the town dump?
Yes, large appliances are accepted at the Transfer Station. However, units containing Freon require you to use a specific number of punches from your town punch card to cover the safe extraction of the chemical coolants.