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 Multi-Residential & Commercial Recycling

The City of Albany has found the reduction of solid waste and the conservation of recyclable material to be of important public and private responsibility. The separation and collection of paper, newspaper, cardboard, glass, cans, plastic containers, vegetative yard waste and other material for recycling from all establishments within the City of Albany is therefore mandated within City code.

 All commercial, multi-residential, industrial and institutional establishments within the City of Albany shall source-separate and arrange for the collection of paper, newspaper, cardboard, glass, cans, and plastic containers for the purpose of recycling.

For a copy of section 313 of the city of Albany code click here.

Click here for a list of items that should be recycled.

Multi-Residential

The owner, manager or superintendent of every multi-residential complex shall provide, maintain and arrange for the collection of paper, newspaper, cardboard, glass, cans, and plastic containers that are generated by residents of the complex.

In cases where a condominium, cooperative, homeowner or similar association exists, the association shall be responsible for provision and maintenance of the recycling collection areas.

Note:

If recycling is not offered in a multi-residential building please contact us at (518) 434-2489 or click here to send an email.

Commercial

All commercial, industrial and institutional establishments within the City of Albany shall source-separate and arrange for the collection of paper, newspaper, cardboard, glass, cans, and plastic containers for the purpose of recycling.

Click here for a list of items that should be recycled.

The arrangement for collection of these designated recyclables shall be the responsibility of the person who owns, manages or operates the commercial, industrial or institutional establishment at which the recyclables are generated ("generator") or the person contractually obligated to the generator to arrange for collection and disposal of its solid waste.

If you need assistance in starting a recycling program at a commercial, multi-residential, industrial or institutional establishment please contact your waste collection service.

To obtain information on waste and recycling collection services click here.

The City of Albany is also available to answer any questions you may have regarding starting a new program. Please contact the Department of General Services at (518) 434-2489 or click here to send an email