Amherst

Recycling Center in Amherst, New Hampshire

📍 Amherst, Nh Transfer Station, Amherst, NH Transfer Station, Transfer Station, 260 State Rte 101, Amherst, NH 03031
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About This Location

The Amherst Transfer Station is the Town of Amherst's residents-only drop-off facility at 260 State Route 101, run by the Department of Public Works. Access requires a valid Amherst transfer station sticker, and the site is for homeowner-generated trash, construction debris, yard debris and recycling only - commercial trash is not accepted. A popular Swap Shop lets residents leave and take clean, usable items for free.

What this location Accepts

✓ Single-stream recycling (aluminum cans, steel cans, plastic bottles, glass, paper, cardboard)
✓ Homeowner-generated household trash
✓ Construction debris
✓ Yard debris
✓ Appliances with freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners)
✓ Food scraps (dedicated food compost bins)
✓ Reusable household items (Swap Shop)

Related recycling guides: Appliances · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Commercial trash
✕ Household hazardous waste (directed to the Nashua Regional HHW collection program)

Fees

  • Select items — Fees are charged for a few items; confirm pricing at the scale house

Access & restrictions

Amherst residents only · Commercial trash is prohibited; the scale house is the final authority on fees and material handling

Programs & events

  • Swap Shop — Residents can drop off and take clean, usable items in working condition for free. Open Tuesday noon to 4 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM.
  • Nashua Regional HHW Collection — Amherst participates in the Nashua Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for paints, chemicals and other hazardous items not taken on-site.
  • Food scrap composting — Dedicated food compost bins are available for residents' food scraps.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a sticker to use the Amherst Transfer Station?

Yes. The transfer station is for Amherst residents only, and you must have a valid Amherst transfer station sticker to enter.

What are the Amherst Transfer Station hours?

The station is open Tuesday and Thursday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and Saturday 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The scale house keeps slightly shorter hours.

Can I drop off household hazardous waste or latex paint in Amherst?

Household hazardous waste is not accepted at the transfer station. Amherst participates in the Nashua Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program, which is the proper route for paints, solvents and chemicals.

What can I leave at the Amherst Swap Shop?

The Swap Shop accepts clean, usable items in working condition that other Amherst residents can reuse. It is open Tuesday noon to 4 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM.

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Contact & Location

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Amherst, Nh Transfer Station, Amherst, NH Transfer Station, Transfer Station, 260 State Rte 101, Amherst, NH 03031
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Website
amherstnh.gov
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City / State
Amherst, New Hampshire

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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