City of Johnstown, New York
  • Home
  • City Government
    • Mayor/Common Council
    • Meetings >
      • Common Council Meetings
      • Planning Board
      • Water Board
      • Zoning Board of Appeals
    • City Charter & Ordinances
    • Boards & Commitees
  • Departments
    • City Clerk
    • City Treasurer
    • City Attorney
    • City Engineer / DPW
    • City Court
    • Water
    • Public Library
    • Animal Control
    • Police
    • Fire
    • Code Enforcement
    • Senior Citizens Center
    • City Assessor
  • Community Info
    • City Owned Property For Sale
    • Employment & Board Positions Available
    • Licenses, Permits, Requests
    • Residential Leaf Pick Up & Brush Drop Off
    • Garbage
    • Holiday Closings
    • Links & Online Resources
    • News
  • Calendar
  • Our City
    • Contact
    • City Development
    • City Maps
    • Parks
    • Our History

Recycling

The City of Johnstown does not pick up recycling. If you have questions regarding recycling pick up you should contact the Fulton County Department of Solid Waste at 736-5504, or visit their website: Fulton County Department of Solid Waste

Garbage

WARD
​1
2
3
4
​
GARBAGE PICKUP
​Friday
Wednesday
Tuesday
​Thursday
RECYCLING (Fulton County Solid Waste)
​1st & 3rd Thursday - north end
​1st & 3rd Thursday - north end
​1st & 3rd Friday – south end
​​​1st & 3rd Friday – south end
Not sure which ward you are in? View the City of Johnstown Ward Map to find out!

If you have questions or concerns regarding your pickup please call the City Engineer’s Office at 736-4014.

Things to remember regarding garbage collection:
  • Must be placed in front of your residence no later than 6:30 a.m. on the day of your scheduled collection.  Our employees begin working at 6:30 a.m. and garbage collection begins at that time; there is no scheduled route or time your garbage is collected so please be sure to plan accordingly.
  • Clear plastic bags must be used.
  • Only household garbage is accepted. Examples of items not considered garbage are: yard debris, construction material, appliances, electronics, paint, needles, etc.
  • If your scheduled collection day falls on a holiday. We will do a double pickup either the day before or day after the holiday; Notices are sent to the Leader Herald to inform the public of the pickup day.
  • NO NEEDLES – please contact Fulton County Pubic Health @ 736-5720 for disposal options.
  • Residential pick-up only. No businesses, organizations, etc.

NOTICE: New York State Law as of January 1, 2012
Private and Municipal haulers are no longer allowed to dispose of electronics in the landfill. Therefore, the Department of Public Works can no longer pick up electronic items with household garbage; a free electronics recycling location is available at the Department of Solid Waste for residents to dispose of these items: Electronics Disposal

In addition to the electronics disposal the Fulton County Department of Solid Waste offers the following programs for Fulton County residents:

  • Latex Paint Exchange
  • Hazardous Household Waste Disposal
  • Clean Wood C&D Disposal Program
Picture

City of Johnstown, NY


PO Box 160
33-41 East Main Street
Johnstown, New York 12095

Phone: (518) 736-4011
Fax: (518) 736-4032

City Hall Hours: 
Monday - Friday: 8 am - 4pm
Website by North Shore Solutions
✕