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Debris cleanup rules vary by municipality

Last updated: 5:40 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2008

Here is a sample of cleanup rules in the Capital Region. For more information, check with your private hauler or town or city department responsible for trash removal................http://timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=750756

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I talked to a gentleman this morning who is cutting and removing downed trees in the city of Schenectady. He said that the homeowner is responsible for the cutting down and disposing of the limbs/trees. He also suggested that everyone should check with their own local government because they could be different from town to town.

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I find this despicable.  Where are homeowners in the city going to dispose of massive amounts of tree limbs?  Will they just bring it to neighborhoods like Rotterdam, Scotia and Niskayuna where there's "free" pickup? Or will they dump them in areas like Central Park, over the cliffs on 890?  Residents have to not only find a place to get rid of them, but then have to transport them (maybe multiple trips) - or pay a tree service to come in and remove them.

Hiring a tree service in the city is a luxury not many homeowners can afford after getting $ together for their big upcoming tax bill.

The city will pickup leaves and twigs in brown paper bags - but when there's a natural disaster, they can't chip in and help out the residents? Unbelievable.

Thank you Rotterdam, Niskayuna and Scotia for helping your residents. I don't know what the policies are in the outlaying towns (Rene?)  Mayor Stratton, Carl Olson, you should be ashamed of yourselves.

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• City of Schenectady: Debris should be at the curb. Cleanup continues indefinitely.