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Snow and Ice Removal

Streets

The Department of General Services is responsible for all snow plowing and ice treatment of over 250 miles of city streets. DGS hires outside contractors to help with the plowing and removal of snow and ice for over 670 city streets.

Snow Emergencies

The Albany Snow Hotline “476-SNOW” provides information on Snow Emergencies and winter weather events.

When a major snow event occurs, a snow emergency will be declared. Normal parking regulations are temporarily suspended. Parking is only allowed on the even side of the street for the first 24 hours. After 24 hours from the start of the snow emergency residents must move their vehicles to the odd numbered side of streets for the next 24 hours or until the emergency is declared over. Once the snow emergency is officially declared over, all normal parking rules and regulations will be in effect.

In the event that your car is found to be in violation during a snow emergency and has been towed please call Traffic Safety at 518-458-5675.

During all declared snow emergencies the City of Albany will temporarily suspend collection of recyclables for the duration of the snow emergency. Please hold your recycling until the following week’s pickup. Trash pickup will be collected and should be put out as ususal.

Thank you for your cooperation. Any questions related to snow / ice please give The Department of General Services a call at 518-434-CITY (2489).