Cohoes DPW Closes, Delays Garbage; City Silent on Reason | The Locally Times
A February 20 city notice announced the Department of Public Works would be closed February 23, rescheduling garbage collection to Tuesday without providing a reason for the service disruption.
The City of Cohoes Department of Public Works (DPW) was closed on Monday, February 23, 2026, resulting in a one-day delay for residential garbage and recycling collection. An announcement posted on the city’s official website confirmed the closure and the adjusted pickup schedule. However, public records do not provide a reason for the suspension of this essential service. ## City Notice Detailed Schedule Change The schedule change was published as a “City News” item on the municipality’s CivicAlerts portal. Records show the city posted the alert on Friday, February 20, 2026, providing residents with three days' notice. The notice instructed residents with Monday pickup to place their garbage and recyclables out for collection on Tuesday, focusing solely on the operational change. ## Reason and Full Scope of Closure Omitted The city’s public announcement did not specify the reason for the DPW’s closure. The document does not indicate whether the closure was a planned event, such as a public holiday, or an unexpected disruption. The notice also failed to clarify the full scope of the closure. Records do not state whether other essential DPW functions, such as road maintenance, were also suspended, nor do they detail any financial or logistical implications of rescheduling the collection routes.