Annual streets cleanup program concludes

The city’s annual spring street cleanup program wraps up Monday and Tuesday.

The program was originally scheduled to finish Friday, but because of the postponement of two days of cleaning last month, the program will continue for two more days, with crews taking care of streets between Hoosick Street and Sage Avenue and 8th to 17th streets. The odd side of those streets, including Sherry, McLeod and Eaton roads and 19th Street, will be cleaned between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday, while the even side of those streets will be done between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The annual initiative allows the city to remove dirt, brush, leaves and other items that have accumulated over the winter, according to a news release from the city. For the program to be conducted thoroughly and efficiently, residents are being asked to help spread the word throughout their neighborhoods and cooperate by following these guidelines and suggestions: • Know when your streets will be cleaned. A full schedule is available on the city’s website at www. troyny.gov. The schedule will also be shared through the city’s social media sites and is available in City Hall, while The Record will publish each 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, unregistered 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 apiece) 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 270-4579.