Street cleanup to begin 3rd week

TROY, N.Y. >> week’s schedule in the preceding Sunday’s edition.

• Move your vehicles in accordance with regularly posted alternate- side parking restrictions so public works crews can access the entire street.

• Sweep or wash your sidewalks and rake your lawns before sweepers come onto your streets. Additionally, sweep dirt along the curbs and out of gutters into small piles to help make pickup easier.

• Bulk trash will not be collected at this time. Bulk trash pickup for residents is available by calling the Department of Public Works. Note that bulk trash may be subject to additional charges.

• During posted cleanup days, uncooperative vehicle owners will have their vehicles towed at the owner’s expense. All streets that will be part of that day’s cleanup will be posted with “No Parking” signs. Notify the Department of Public Works in advance if you know of any abandoned, unreg- Tuesday (7a.m. to 3:

Wednesday: Thursday (7a.m. to 3:

Friday (7a.m. to 3:

istered or inoperative vehicles in your neighborhood.

• This is a great time to clean your alley, backyards and cut down any weeds or brush. Place the material in a biodegradable bag or bundle the brush and branches together for easier collection.

• Regular trash pickup will occur as scheduled for your neighborhood.

The street cleaning program is not trash pickup, but the Alamo, located on Main Street next to the Rensselaer County

jail, is open from 7:30 a.m. to noon on the third Saturday of each month through December for city residents with identification.

At the Alamo, residents may dispose of yard waste, tires (at a cost of $3 per tire) and bulk trash such as furniture and carpets. No regular garbage, recycling or hazardous waste will be accepted.

For more information about the cleanup, call the Department of Public Works at 2704579.