Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Guilderland
Trash Day
The Town does not provide municipal curbside trash collection. Residents must contract privately with a licensed hauler (such as Casella or Republic Services) for scheduled curbside service or self-haul household waste to the Guilderland Transfer Station.
Recycling
Curbside recycling is scheduled directly through your private hauler. Residents with a Town resident decal may also bring separated recyclables to the Town Transfer Station.
Yard Waste
The Town Highway Department circulates continuously to collect tied brush and paper-bagged yard waste on a rolling cycle (roughly every 1–4 weeks). Properties along State, County, and rural roads are serviced every other Monday.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Curbside trash and recycling are not billed by the town and must be arranged and paid directly to private haulers. Town water and sewer utilities are billed semi-annually.
Billing Cycle
Semi-Annually
Accepted Methods
Online, Mail, In Person, Phone
Pro Tip / Discount
Seniors age 60 and older ($7/trip) and Volunteer Fire/EMS members ($5/trip) receive discounted per-trip rates at the Town Transfer Station compared to the standard rate ($9/trip).
Varies by private hauler Bin (Trash)
Curbside bins must meet your private hauler's specifications. At the Transfer Station, kitchen garbage is charged at a flat rate of $7 to $9 per trip per household.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household solid waste
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable plastics
Varies by private hauler / Separated bins at Transfer Station Bin (Recycling)
Transfer Station users must separate recyclables. Cardboard must be flattened and cut to size. Cans must be washed and dried before disposal.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics #1 through #7 (HDPE)
- ✓Clear, green, and amber glass
- ✓Washed tin, aluminum, and soup cans
- ✓Newspapers, magazines, and hardcover books
- ✓Flattened cardboard (Max size: 2' x 4')
Do NOT Include
- ✕Tissue paper, napkins, and paper towels
- ✕Window glass and mirrors
- ✕Motor oil containers
- ✕Plastic toys and hangers
- ✕Unbagged shredded paper
Yard Waste Bin
Curbside guidelines vary by hauler. At the Transfer Station, yard waste is accepted loose or in brown biodegradable paper bags. Stumps, dirt, sod, and root balls are strictly prohibited.
Accepted Items
- ✓Leaves and grass clippings
- ✓Tree limbs (max 4 feet long, up to 12 inches thick)
- ✓Brush
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Scheduled via private hauler or self-hauled to the Transfer Station.
Placement
Curbside bulk pickups must be pre-arranged with your private waste company. For self-haulers, loads must be brought to the Transfer Station scales during open hours.
Accepted
- ✓ Construction and demolition debris (C&D)
- ✓ Furniture and mattresses
- ✓ Tires
- ✓ Televisions and monitors
Not Accepted
- ✕ Hazardous waste (outside of the annual October event)
- ✕ Liquid paints
- ✕ Rocks, sod, and large tree stumps
- ✕ Out-of-town waste
Demolition debris costs $175 per ton ($8.75 minimum). Passenger tires cost $6 each. Televisions and monitors are $20 each. Cash or check only.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
The Guilderland Transfer Station observes major municipal holidays and posts a yearly PDF closure schedule online. For curbside service, private haulers typically delay pickup by one day for the remainder of a holiday week.
Yard Waste Exception
Always check directly with your chosen private hauler for their specific holiday shift protocols.
The Transfer Station is regularly closed on Sundays and Mondays year-round.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring/Summer
April - SeptemberResidents can visit the Transfer Station to access high-quality garden mulch generated from the town's composting program. Hand-loading is free, but mechanical loading costs $4 per yard.
Fall
OctoberThe Town's Annual Household Hazardous Waste event takes place at the Highway Department in early October. Look for the flyer online to confirm the exact Saturday date and acceptable chemical list.
Winter
December - MarchDuring significant snowstorms, the Transfer Station may temporarily close to ensure public safety. Always call the facility at (518) 861-6776 ahead of time if the weather is deteriorating.
Local Tips & Community Info
Guilderland Transfer Station Operations
For those living in the Town of Guilderland, sanitation services operate primarily through a central drop-off system rather than a municipal fleet of garbage trucks. Locals are encouraged to utilize the main Transfer Station to dispose of their everyday kitchen bags and household waste. When arriving at the entry booth, be prepared to pay your per-trip fee using only cash or a physical check. The township kindly provides a reduced flat rate for senior citizens aged 60 and over, as well as active EMS volunteers and firefighters, making essential disposal more affordable for these community members.
Guidelines for Dropping Off Recyclables
Sorting your clean plastics, metal food cans, and glass bottles before arriving at the drop-off site is highly encouraged to protect the local environment. Cardboard boxes must be completely flattened to save space within the collection bins. Keeping your recyclables free from food contamination guarantees they can be processed successfully at regional facilities. Please remember that plastic shopping bags and polystyrene foam products are strictly banned from the standard recycling hoppers, as they cause severe jams in sorting machinery.
Managing Demolition Debris and Heavy Materials
Homeowners tackling major renovations can easily offload heavy construction and demolition debris at the local transfer facility. Materials like drywall, lumber, and torn shingles are weighed on an industrial scale, with charges calculated on a prorated per-ton basis. While the everyday trash lanes only accept cash or check, the demolition scale house does allow residents to pay with credit and debit cards, though a minor electronic processing fee is tacked onto the final transaction.
Electronics and Tire Disposal Regulations
Responsibly discarding obsolete technology and old automobile tires is simple and highly regulated at the Guilderland site. Most household electronics, such as DVD players, radios, and computer towers, can be dropped off entirely free of charge. However, CRT monitors and flat-screen televisions incur a specific per-item fee because of the toxic components hidden inside. In addition, standard passenger car and pickup truck tires carry a nominal disposal charge, whereas massive tractor-trailer tires will cost considerably more to discard.
Yard Debris and Brush Drop-Off
Maintaining a lush lawn and trimmed bushes often generates a significant amount of organic debris. The transfer location eagerly accepts residential yard clippings, bundled branches, and loose leaves. While homeowners can drop off these materials easily, commercial landscaping businesses face a per-ton weigh fee to utilize the same service. To keep the composting piles healthy, attendants will reject any loads containing tree root balls, massive stumps, dense rocks, or heavy dirt.
Drop-off Facilities
Guilderland Transfer Station
6363 French's Mill Road, Altamont, NY 12009
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Guilderland provide weekly curbside trash pickup?
No, the town does not offer municipal curbside collection. Residents either haul their own household garbage to the town Transfer Station or contract with independent private waste hauling companies.
What payment methods are accepted at the Transfer Station?
For everyday household garbage and recycling, only cash or check is accepted at the booth. Credit and debit cards are only permitted when paying for scaled demolition and construction debris.
Is there a discount for senior citizens discarding trash?
Yes, residents who are 60 years of age and older receive a discounted flat rate per trip when dropping off their regular household kitchen garbage and recyclables.