Amherst maintains a landfill with lots of rules and programs. Amherst residents must have refuse haulers or variances. Amherst Solid Waste Committee thinks and links . Everything goes by the calendar. Special collections are planned a year in advance.
Red boxes go out on red dates.
Blue boxes go out on blue dates. Your recycling is picked up by your hauler on the same day as your refuse. Here are some common materials with special fates. Many drink cans and bottles are redeemable. Many local charities take clothes, toys, and household goods all year.