Yard waste site
Colonie Swmf
0.4 mi N · Colonie, NY
Landfill
Colonie Landfill
Colonie, Albany County, NY · All sites in Albany County
Colonie Landfill is a landfill in Colonie, Albany County, New York, operated by Capital Region Landfills, Inc. (CRL). The site also works as a transfer station and a HHW drop-off. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1963, with closure projected for 2038.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap, it takes household hazardous waste and household trash. It is one of 22 disposal sites we list in Albany County.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM – 2:45 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM – 2:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 2:45 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 2:45 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 2:45 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM – 12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Some sites stop taking loads before the posted closing time, and holidays or weather can close a site without notice; call (518) 783-2827 to confirm.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household hazardous waste (accepted)
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1963 |
| Projected closure | 2038 |
| Waste in place | 9,198,250 tons (2022) |
| Size | 99.3 acres |
| Owner | Town of Colonie |
| Operator | Capital Region Landfills, Inc. (CRL) |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
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Colonie Landfill: questions
What are the hours at Colonie Landfill?
Monday – Friday 7 AM – 2:45 PM; Saturday 7 AM – 12 PM. Hours change on holidays and in bad weather, so call ahead at (518) 783-2827 before hauling a load.
What does Colonie Landfill accept?
Household hazardous waste and household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool and OpenStreetMap. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Colonie Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2038 for a landfill that opened in 1963 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- What You Can't Take to the Dump, and Where It Goes InsteadHazardous waste, tires, refrigerant appliances, batteries, electronics, paint, oil and asbestos: why dumps refuse them and where each one goes instead.
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from New York Department of Environmental Conservation - Solid Waste Management Facilities Map, Household Hazardous Waste - Solid Waste Management Facilities Map) · record dated 2025-03-10
- OpenStreetMap way/640685483 (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL)
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
- Public map listings found through web search
Newest source record dated March 10, 2025. Hours, fees or contact details last added October 5, 2026. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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