City of Albany Department of General Services

City of Albany Department of General Services The Department of General Services works to enhance the quality of life in the City of Albany. The Street Cleaning unit also sweeps over 670 streets weekly.

The Department of General Services aims to provide customer friendly service to residents, properly maintain infrastructure, and provide services to ensure that the City of Albany remains a desirable place to live. DGS is responsible for the maintenance of over 55 municipal parks containing over 2,000 acres of land. In addition we maintain the Normanskill Farm, 50+ traffic islands and green spaces, and five dog parks. Our Forestry crews are responsible for over 40,000 city street trees, and our Gardening crew plants over 200,000 tulips annually. We also maintain the Capital Hills golf course, which is open year round for hiking, jogging, dog walking, cross country skiing, and snow sledding. Our Central Garage maintains and repairs over 350 DGS and Recreation vehicles and heavy equipment. The Maintenance of Streets unit is responsible for reconstruction, repaving and maintenance of over 600 lane miles of city streets and related sidewalks and curbs, in addition to cleaning over 2,000 graffiti locations each year. DGS is responsible for the timely and efficient removal of snow and ice from city streets, which is done using approximately 100 city vehicles in addition to private contractors. Every week, the Waste Collection & Recycling unit removes waste from over 32,000 households in the City of Albany. DGS also manages one of the largest recycling programs in the state, and operates the Rapp Road Landfill. Our Engineering division manages all projects in the City, providing drawings, maps, specifications, cost estimates, and the supervision of construction on City owned buildings and street infrastructure. Central Maintenance takes care of the maintenance, repair, and renovation of all 55 City owned buildings and facilities. This includes City Hall, numerous fire and police stations, park buildings, recreational facilities, a 200 acre farm, and other specialized facilities.

08/26/2026

🔥 JOIN US FOR A FUNDRAISER! 🔥

On Saturday, August 29th, join us at Fidens Brewing Co. in Albany for a family-friendly afternoon of community, support, and fundraising for Albany Fire Battalion Chief Wayne Brennan and DGS Supervisor Anthony Hughes, who were seriously injured in a fuel pump explosion earlier this month.

Enjoy live music throughout the afternoon by the Albany Rock Pit Band and the Erin Harkes Band while you bring the whole family, show your support, and help make a difference for two members of our community who need it most.

Both men are on the road to recovery, and we’re coming together to help support them and their families during this difficult time. ❤️‍🔥

🍻 Fidens Brewing Co.
📍 897 Broadway, Albany, NY
🕑 2:00–6:00 PM
🎶 Live music by the Albany Rock Pit Band and Erin Harkes Band
🚒 Hosted by the Albany Firefighters Cancer & Disability Foundation

💰 Can’t make it? You can still help!
Visit AFCDF.ORG/DONATE to make a donation.

🚌 FREE SHUTTLE: CDTA will provide transportation from the Albany Parking Authority Quackenbush Garage.

Please share this post and help us spread the word!

08/04/2026

On today’s date around 3:15 PM officers responded to 1 Connors Blvd, the Department of General Services Headquarters, for reports of an explosion at the gas pump. Upon arrival, officers located two City of Albany employees with burn injuries.

Both parties were treated on scene by the Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel for their injuries. One male was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital for further treatment. A second male was transported by helicopter to Westchester Medical Center.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. More information will be provided when available.

We are incredibly proud of and grateful for our sanitation workers, who show up every day to serve their communities. Th...
06/17/2026

We are incredibly proud of and grateful for our sanitation workers, who show up every day to serve their communities. Thank you for your continued dedication and professionalism.

05/22/2026

Summer and warmer weather are on the way, which means it’s time to talk about watering our trees.

Newly planted trees need about 20 gallons of water each week during their first growing season.

While some years bring enough steady rain, dry spells and extreme heat can put young trees at risk.

If it’s been a week since the last rainfall, consider:

• Running a low-pressure hose at the base of the tree for 20 minutes
• Using drip irrigation
• Installing a tree watering bag

Watering bags can be especially helpful for street trees because they slowly release water deep into the roots, reducing transplant stress and helping trees survive and thrive.

We may have woken up to snow this morning, but warmer weather is just around the corner and so is the spring deadline fo...
04/07/2026

We may have woken up to snow this morning, but warmer weather is just around the corner and so is the spring deadline for Albany’s Adopt-a-Tree Program!

Want to see a new tree planted at your home this spring or summer? Submit your application by April 15.

If that's too soon the next deadline is September 15 for fall planting.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.albanyny.gov/1995/Adopt-A-Tree
Or email: [email protected]

This webpage contains information on how residents can be involved with our Adopt-A-Tree Program.

03/27/2026

Congratulations to the City of Albany for earning its 24th Tree City USA Award!

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA program, in partnership with the National Association of State Foresters, recognizes communities that meet four key standards:

✔️ A tree board or department
✔️ A tree care ordinance
✔️ An annual investment of at least $2 per capita in community forestry
✔️ An Arbor Day observance

These standards, established in 1976, help raise awareness, set strong foundations, and celebrate progress in caring for community trees.

In addition to this achievement, Albany has also received its 10th Growth Award! This honor is given to Tree City USA communities that go above and beyond, demonstrating ongoing progress across five categories to build and sustain a strong community forestry program for the future.

03/23/2026
Reminder: The Virtual Information Meeting for the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan will take place tonight from 5:30 to...
03/23/2026

Reminder: The Virtual Information Meeting for the Draft Solid Waste Management Plan will take place tonight from 5:30 to 7:30. The link to join the meeting can be found at: http://www.capitalregionlandfill.com/

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1 Richard J Conners Boulevard
Albany, NY
12204

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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