City of Binghamton - Government

06/30/2026

Reminder: Refuse collection in the City of Binghamton will follow a holiday schedule this week, with City Hall closed on Friday for the Independence Day weekend.

That means residents should put out their trash and recycling one day earlier than normal this week.

-Tuesday's refuse collection was on Monday
-Wednesday's refuse collection is Tuesday (today)
-Thursday's refuse collection is Wednesday
-Friday's refuse collection is Thursday

Normal refuse collection schedules will resume next week.

For more information, residents can visit the City website:
https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/.../publi.../refuse-collection

06/26/2026

Refuse collection in the City of Binghamton will follow a holiday schedule next week, with City Hall closed on Friday for the Independence Day weekend.

That means residents should put out their trash and recycling one day earlier than normal next week. There will be no yard waste collection on Monday, June 29.

For more information, residents can visit the City website:
https://www.binghamton-ny.gov/government/departments/public-works/refuse-collection

06/02/2026

Recreation Park Pool is temporarily closed until further notice for maintenance purposes.

Cheri Lindsey Pool will be open today.

05/25/2026

Portions of Riverside Drive between Memorial Bridge and Beethoven Street will be closed to through traffic this week for milling.

A detour will be in place on Leroy Street. Traffic delays are anticipated, and motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.

The closure schedule is as follows:

On Tuesday, Memorial Bridge will be reduced to one lane of traffic, and Riverside Drive between Front Street and Murray Street will be closed to through traffic.

On Wednesday, Riverside Drive between Murray Street and Vermont Avenue will be closed to through traffic.

On Thursday, Riverside Drive between Vermont Avenue and Beethoven Street will be closed to through traffic.

The work and closure schedule is weather dependent.

Crews will continue work on Riverside Drive the week of June 1, and paving will follow.

05/21/2026

Reminder: There will be no yard waste pickup in the City of Binghamton on Monday, May 25 due to the Memorial Day holiday.

Yard waste pickup will resume the following Monday.

05/04/2026

The City of Binghamton will hold a FREE paint recycling event this Saturday at the Public Works garage on Broad Street.

Residents can drop off unwanted latex and oil-based paint, stains, and deck coatings for professional recycling.

It's a convenient, drive-through event in partnership with Green Sheen Paint, which collects and recycles leftover paint, preventing it from entering landfills.

Register is required: circular.eco/event/binghamton26

04/29/2026

Safely dispose of your leftover paint and help keep the community eco-friendly. With the City of Binghamton, NYS Senator Lea Webb & GreenSheen Paint. - Circular.eco

04/06/2026

Starting April 27, 2026 — Until completion, the City of Binghamton Water Distribution Department will conduct a City Wide hydrant flushing and testing.

Days of the Week: Monday – Thursday from 7:00am – 6:30pm

Water discoloration may be evident at various times during this period and you may experience low pressure at the time. Nonetheless, the water will remain safe for use.

04/01/2026

Interested in becoming a lifeguard this summer? ☀️

Sign up for a Lifeguard Certification Course through the City of Binghamton Parks & Recreation Department!

The City is currently hiring lifeguards and other summer positions. For more information, call (607) 772-7017.

04/01/2026