Frequently asked questions about living in the Hudson/Park neighborhood
When do I take out my trash?
In Hudson/Park, household trash, yard waste and recycling bins must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7pm on Monday evenings.
The City of Albany only collects trash and recycling from residential dwellings from (4) four or less units located on a single property. All others, including mixed occupancy buildings, must contract for private collection. If you live in such a building, check with your landlord about the trash collection day.
All Holidays will have normal trash and recycling pickup.
All garbage must be containerized using heavy-duty plastic bags, metal or plastic containers. Such metal or plastic containers shall have a maximum volume of 32 gallons and shall be fitted with lids.
What do I do about recycling?
A recycling bin (provided by the city) for containers (glass/metal/plastic) and mixed paper must be used. The containers (glass/metal/ #1 & # 2 plastics) must be clean and placed loosely in the bottom of your recycling bin. Broken glass is not recyclable and should be independently wrapped and placed with regular household trash. Only #1 & # 2 plastic in the form of a bottle or jug can be recycled.
Mixed paper, which can include almost all types of paper (such as newspaper, magazines and phone books), must be tied, placed in a brown paper bag or placed loosely inside of the recycling bin on top of the loose recyclables. Plastic Bags are not accepted. Papers in a brown bag can be placed on top of the recycling bin. Cardboard must be flattened and tied no longer than 3 feet x 2 feet.
How do I throw out yard waste?
Yard waste for city collection must be placed in a biodegradable paper bag and placed curbside the evening prior to your collection day. Grass and leaves only. No dirt or stones. Branches must be bundled and tied together and should not exceed 4 feet 4 inches long. Yard waste will not be collected unless it is placed in a paper biodegradable bag. Plastic bags are not permitted.
Where do I store my trash cans and recycling bins?
Trash cans and recycling bins are not permitted to be stored in public view.
How do I throw out residential construction debris?
Residential construction debris will be picked up as long as the following is adhered to:
It must be neatly containerized in boxes, bags, metal or plastic cans, or tied in bundles, all of which, must be manageable by (1) one person. Loading the debris into collection vehicles should take laborers no more than (4) four trips between the debris piles and the vehicle. Building debris should be placed curbside no more than (2) two times per month on your scheduled collection day.
How do I throw out bulky items?
Bulky items, such as tires and white goods (refrigerators, washing machines, hot water tanks, etc), must be placed curbside the evening prior to your collection day. Please call the Department of General Services at 434-CITY (2489) at least 24 hours prior to setting out these materials. BE AWARE: Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers.
How do I throw out household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste is not accepted curbside however the City of Albany sponsors (11) eleven FREE household hazardous waste drop off events each year. Call the Department of General Services at 434-CITY (2489) for dates and a list of acceptable materials or visit the City of Albany’s Household Hazardous Waste Website.
For more information, call the Department of General Services at 434-CITY or visit the City of Albany’s Trash and Recycling Website.
Who is responsible for code enforcement in the city of Albany?
The Department of General Services has the responsibility to enforce several sections of the municipal code of the City of Albany. Among these are codes relating to refuse collection, illegal dumping, anti litter, snow removal, streets and encroachments. Many of the outdoor “Quality of Life” issues are handled by DGS.
For code enforcement inquires relating to any of the mentioned above, contact the Department of General Services at 434-CITY.
Who is the Division of Building & Codes?
The Division of Building & Codes is a two-part operation. The Buildings side of the division deals with new construction and/or alterations along with zoning compliance for the City of Albany. It consists of seven inspectors, a Senior Building Inspector, two Building Inspectors, a Senior Electrical Inspector, an Electrical Inspector, a Senior Plumbing Inspector, and a Plumbing Inspector. The Codes side of the division deals with existing buildings/structures of a residential or commercial nature. Over 250 members of the Department of Fire, Emergency & Building Services perform inspections for Code Enforcement.
Contact information:
Buildings: (518) 434-5165
Codes: (518) 434-5995
How Can the The Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association help with code enforcement?
The Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association can assist association members with their concerns regarding Code Enforcement and Zoning. To contact the chairperson of the Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association Codes and Zoning Committee, send an email to codesandzoning@hudsonpark.org.
Where should I parking during street cleaning?
Occurs once a week on each side of the street, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Specific day is noted on signs posted on each side of the street. Note that Lark Street may have additional times posted. Tickets can be issued at any point within the 9am – 12pm time frame (even if the Street Cleaner has already cleaned the street).
Where should I parking during a house/apartment move?
You can request a “No Parking” order in front of your building during your move. Just call the Traffic Safety Office at 458-5610 or 458-5611, Mon. – Fri. between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance. There is no fee for this service.
What should I do about parking during a snow emergency?
See the Department of General Services’ (DGS) web site for postings of snow emergencies, or call DGS at 476-SNOW (476-7669) for snow emergency information.
In general, beginning at 8:00 P.M. on the first night of a Snow Emergency, remove your vehicle from the side of the street with odd numbered buildings. After 24 hours from the time the Snow Emergency goes into effect , the parking restrictions reverse. Beginning at 8:00PM on the following day, do not park on the even numbered side of the street for the next 24 hours. After 48 hours from the initially designated time, at 8:00 PM, the Snow Emergency will be officially declared over and normal parking regulations and restrictions go back into effect. During the Snow Emergency residents can usually park in Washington Park and the Eagle Street Garage.
Vehicles found obstructing snow removal will be towed. If your vehicle has been towed call 458-5676. In addition, tickets for obstructing snow removal will be issued.
I heard the city will pay for trees?
To encourage planting in the City of Albany, the City will underwrite one half of the cost of purchasing and planting a tree. The trees are to be planted in the city right of way in front of or on the side of your home. Trees are available to be planted for the spring and the fall planting, while supplies last. To receive an order form, call the Department of General Services at 434-2489 or follow this link:
The Shared Cost Tree Planting Program application
For more information, visit the City of Albany Forestry Division website.
When do I take out my trash?
In Hudson/Park, household trash, yard waste and recycling bins must be placed at the curb no earlier than 7pm on Monday evenings.
The City of Albany only collects trash and recycling from residential dwellings from (4) four or less units located on a single property. All others, including mixed occupancy buildings, must contract for private collection. If you live in such a building, check with your landlord about the trash collection day.
All Holidays will have normal trash and recycling pickup.
All garbage must be containerized using heavy-duty plastic bags, metal or plastic containers. Such metal or plastic containers shall have a maximum volume of 32 gallons and shall be fitted with lids.
What do I do about recycling?
A recycling bin (provided by the city) for containers (glass/metal/plastic) and mixed paper must be used. The containers (glass/metal/ #1 & # 2 plastics) must be clean and placed loosely in the bottom of your recycling bin. Broken glass is not recyclable and should be independently wrapped and placed with regular household trash. Only #1 & # 2 plastic in the form of a bottle or jug can be recycled.
Mixed paper, which can include almost all types of paper (such as newspaper, magazines and phone books), must be tied, placed in a brown paper bag or placed loosely inside of the recycling bin on top of the loose recyclables. Plastic Bags are not accepted. Papers in a brown bag can be placed on top of the recycling bin. Cardboard must be flattened and tied no longer than 3 feet x 2 feet.
How do I throw out yard waste?
Yard waste for city collection must be placed in a biodegradable paper bag and placed curbside the evening prior to your collection day. Grass and leaves only. No dirt or stones. Branches must be bundled and tied together and should not exceed 4 feet 4 inches long. Yard waste will not be collected unless it is placed in a paper biodegradable bag. Plastic bags are not permitted.
Where do I store my trash cans and recycling bins?
Trash cans and recycling bins are not permitted to be stored in public view.
How do I throw out residential construction debris?
Residential construction debris will be picked up as long as the following is adhered to:
It must be neatly containerized in boxes, bags, metal or plastic cans, or tied in bundles, all of which, must be manageable by (1) one person. Loading the debris into collection vehicles should take laborers no more than (4) four trips between the debris piles and the vehicle. Building debris should be placed curbside no more than (2) two times per month on your scheduled collection day.
How do I throw out bulky items?
Bulky items, such as tires and white goods (refrigerators, washing machines, hot water tanks, etc), must be placed curbside the evening prior to your collection day. Please call the Department of General Services at 434-CITY (2489) at least 24 hours prior to setting out these materials. BE AWARE: Doors must be removed from refrigerators and freezers.
How do I throw out household hazardous waste?
Household hazardous waste is not accepted curbside however the City of Albany sponsors (11) eleven FREE household hazardous waste drop off events each year. Call the Department of General Services at 434-CITY (2489) for dates and a list of acceptable materials or visit the City of Albany’s Household Hazardous Waste Website.
For more information, call the Department of General Services at 434-CITY or visit the City of Albany’s Trash and Recycling Website.
Who is responsible for code enforcement in the city of Albany?
The Department of General Services has the responsibility to enforce several sections of the municipal code of the City of Albany. Among these are codes relating to refuse collection, illegal dumping, anti litter, snow removal, streets and encroachments. Many of the outdoor “Quality of Life” issues are handled by DGS.
For code enforcement inquires relating to any of the mentioned above, contact the Department of General Services at 434-CITY.
Who is the Division of Building & Codes?
The Division of Building & Codes is a two-part operation. The Buildings side of the division deals with new construction and/or alterations along with zoning compliance for the City of Albany. It consists of seven inspectors, a Senior Building Inspector, two Building Inspectors, a Senior Electrical Inspector, an Electrical Inspector, a Senior Plumbing Inspector, and a Plumbing Inspector. The Codes side of the division deals with existing buildings/structures of a residential or commercial nature. Over 250 members of the Department of Fire, Emergency & Building Services perform inspections for Code Enforcement.
Contact information:
Buildings: (518) 434-5165
Codes: (518) 434-5995
How Can the The Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association help with code enforcement?
The Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association can assist association members with their concerns regarding Code Enforcement and Zoning. To contact the chairperson of the Hudson/Park Neighborhood Association Codes and Zoning Committee, send an email to codesandzoning@hudsonpark.org.
Where should I parking during street cleaning?
Occurs once a week on each side of the street, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Specific day is noted on signs posted on each side of the street. Note that Lark Street may have additional times posted. Tickets can be issued at any point within the 9am – 12pm time frame (even if the Street Cleaner has already cleaned the street).
Where should I parking during a house/apartment move?
You can request a “No Parking” order in front of your building during your move. Just call the Traffic Safety Office at 458-5610 or 458-5611, Mon. – Fri. between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Requests should be made at least 72 hours in advance. There is no fee for this service.
What should I do about parking during a snow emergency?
See the Department of General Services’ (DGS) web site for postings of snow emergencies, or call DGS at 476-SNOW (476-7669) for snow emergency information.
In general, beginning at 8:00 P.M. on the first night of a Snow Emergency, remove your vehicle from the side of the street with odd numbered buildings. After 24 hours from the time the Snow Emergency goes into effect , the parking restrictions reverse. Beginning at 8:00PM on the following day, do not park on the even numbered side of the street for the next 24 hours. After 48 hours from the initially designated time, at 8:00 PM, the Snow Emergency will be officially declared over and normal parking regulations and restrictions go back into effect. During the Snow Emergency residents can usually park in Washington Park and the Eagle Street Garage.
Vehicles found obstructing snow removal will be towed. If your vehicle has been towed call 458-5676. In addition, tickets for obstructing snow removal will be issued.
I heard the city will pay for trees?
To encourage planting in the City of Albany, the City will underwrite one half of the cost of purchasing and planting a tree. The trees are to be planted in the city right of way in front of or on the side of your home. Trees are available to be planted for the spring and the fall planting, while supplies last. To receive an order form, call the Department of General Services at 434-2489 or follow this link:
The Shared Cost Tree Planting Program application
For more information, visit the City of Albany Forestry Division website.
