City of Watervliet Rules and Guidelines For Household Waste, Recyclables, Yard Waste and Debris

One of the biggest concerns of the residents of our community deals with what the experts call "quality of life issues." These issues include how household waste, recyclables, yard waste and debris are handled and in what manner people dispose of their refuse. Debris and trash on city streets detract from our neighborhoods and overall community appearance.
In order to improve the appearance of the City, the following guidelines will assist you to understand the manner in which these items are collected throughout the City. Our goal is to omit the daily eyesore of refuse on the streets and in the alleys.

Owners and residents are required to keep the streets and alleyways adjacent to their property free of rubbish and debris.

Any property owner who violates the provisions of the following may be cited.


Household Waste, Recyclables and Debris are collected according to the following schedule:

Please place your household waste, recyclables and debris out no earlier than:
1) Tuesday night (after 6:00 p.m.) all residences from 15th Street to the north city line.
2) Wednesday night (after 6:00 p.m.) all residences south of 15th street, including Port Schuyler.

All household waste must be placed in proper metal or plastic containers with suitable handles and a tight fitting lid. Please remove your garbage containers from the site of collection (street or alley) within 12 hours after pickup.

The City will not remove construction/demolition or large amounts of other debris. If you have any questions regarding what will or will not be picked up please call 518-270-5093.


Illegal Dumping

Any illegal dumping of refuse in the City of Watervliet, or any person who brings refuse into the City of Watervliet from a location outside of the corporate limits of the city for removal by city personnel at taxpayers expense will be subject to arrest by the Watervliet Police Department.
To report any act of illegal dumping or illegal placement of refuse by any person, call the Watervliet Police Department at 518-270-3833, or the Building Department (Code Enforcement) at 518-270-3800 ext. 106.


Yard Waste, Grass Clippings, ETC.: April thru November

Shall be placed out for pickup, where garbage and debris are normally placed, in approved biodegradable paper bags. (Plastic "Hefty" bags will not be accepted).
All yard waste should be placed out on Thursday nights for Friday pick-up.


Snow and Ice Removal

The Watervliet City Charter, Sec. 182 states in part: "It shall be the duty of every owner of every lot or piece of land to keep the sidewalks adjoining his/her lot or piece of land at all times clear and free from snow, ice or other obstructions."


Winter Snow Storms will affect debris removal

Please do not place debris out for pickup just before, during or immediately after a winter snow storm. The Highway Department will be busy plowing the City roadways and will not be able to pick up debris.