We’re here to help you find the Amherst trash pickup schedule for 2024 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Amherst is in Massachusetts with Springfield and Holyoke to the south, Worcester to the southeast, Northampton to the southwest, and Pittsfield to the northwest.
If there’s a change to your normal trash collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Amherst Trash Collection Calendar 2024
To verify your trash collection schedule, you may call USA Waste and Recycling at (800) 998-2984.
Trash Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
- New Year’s Day
- Labor Day
- Memorial Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Independence Day
- Christmas Day
Pickup will be delayed one day if your pickup day falls on or after any of the following holidays except on Saturday/Sunday.
Amherst Trash Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2024
Residents with bulk items that need to be disposed of may contact USA Waste and Recycling at (800) 998-2984 to collect the item.
Acceptable and Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
For more information on large items preparation and limitations call USA Waste and Recycling at (800) 998-2984.
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Amherst and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2024
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://irp.cdn-website.com/51805c81/files/uploaded/USW%202023.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Amherst MA?
Residents with bulk items that need to be disposed of may contact USA Waste and Recycling at (800) 998-2984 to collect the item.
What day is trash pickup?
To verify your trash collection schedule, you may call USA Waste and Recycling at (800) 998-2984.
What time does trash collection start?
Trash collection starts at 6 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
Separate your trash and recycling into their respective carts. Do not overload the carts.
How can I contact Amherst Trash and Recycling Services?
USA Waste and Recycling
(800) 998-2984
Did we miss anything?
Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Amherst trash pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
