Recycling - Solid Waste

Department

 

Mission

To operate a solid waste transfer and recycling facility and to promote programs that are viable alternatives to landfilling.

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***Please note, as of July 2023, all online sticker sales must be picked up at the Transfer Station when they are open.

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HOME COMPOSTING

Home composting is a simple way to make a positive impact on the environment. Among its many benefits, home composting decreases household waste shipped to distant landfills, lowers greenhouse emissions, and finished compost is an excellent nutrient-rich soil amendment for plants and trees in your yard, as it improves with water absorption and reduces the need for pesticides and herbicides.  

The Town of Amherst sells deeply discounted Earth Machine® home composting units at the Amherst Transfer Station.  The price is $35 for residents with a valid Transfer Station Sticker, and $60 for those without a sticker.  Only cash or check is accepted, and residents without stickers may enter the transfer station to purchase composting equipment.  1.9 gallon Sure-Close®countertop kitchen compost collection pails are also available for $5.00 each.

Many excellent home composting resources are available online.  Here are some of our favorites to get you started:

Composting_Guide_AVCOG.pdf (newmoa.org)

Composting At Home | US EPA

How To Compost at Home | Ask This Old House - Bing video  

 

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TEXTILE RECYCLING

Textiles should never go in your trash unless they are wet, moldy or contaminated with oils or hazardous substances. The following items may be placed in any clothing drop box for a chance at a second life: 

Clothing: Tops (t-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops), Sweaters, Sweatshirts, Dresses, Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers), Bottoms (pants, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts), Suits, Socks, Pajamas, Bras & Underwear, Bathrobes 

Footwear: Shoes, Heels, Flats & sandals, Boots, Sneakers & cleats, Slippers 

Accessories: Hats, Bags (purses, totes, backpacks, duffle bags), Belts & gloves, Ties & scarves 

Linens: Sheets & blankets, Comforters, Towels, Curtains, Aprons, Dish cloths, Table linens

Other:  Stuffed animals, Halloween costumes, Pet beds & clothing 

Receive Email Alerts and Reminders about Waste and Recycling 

If you would like notification about waste and recycling-related news and events, sign up for one of the waste-related options of the Town's "Notify Me" feature. Residents and stakeholders who have signed up will receive email or text messages when related information is released.