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About Solid Waste Collection in Amherst
The Town of Amherst has a contract with Miller Waste Systems Inc. that includes:
- Three-stream collection of solid waste (garbage, recyclables, and organics)
- A spring and fall collection of leaf & yard waste
- Christmas tree collection in January
- Weekly organics collection in the summer
- Biweekly collection of one bulky item (washer, dryer, couch, chair, etc.).
Removed from the contract are the yearly special collection of bulky items, special collections for construction and demolition debris, and the second collection of Christmas trees in May.
Waste Separation Guide
Visit our Waste Separation Guide page.
Collection Schedule
Visit our Collection Schedule page.
Collection Zones
Visit our Collection Zones page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Access more information about solid waste services on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
For questions related to landfill tipping fees, hours of operations, or the septage facility, please contact the Cumberland Central Landfill directly at 902-597-2799.
For more information on solid waste collection and other programs call 902-667-5141, or download the free "Cumberland County Solid Waste" mobile app by visiting your app store.
Solid Waste Education & Contract Coordinator: Brenda Rioux
Phone: 902-667-5141
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