The Division of Public Works, Solid Waste Department provides a bi-weekly curbside collection of single stream recyclables on the same day as trash pickup. All recyclables can go into the same recycling bin or recycling cart. There is no need to separate recyclables. Recyclables can also be dropped off at the Nashua Recycling Center during normal business hours. With your help, we can keep recyclables out of the Four Hills Landfill and extend the life of the landfill for Nashua residents.
Please recycle the following mixed papers and containers:
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
- Smooth cardboard and corrugated cardboard
- Newspapers, magazines and catalogs
- White and colored paper
- Mail and envelopes
- Paper Bags
- Soft cover books, telephone books
- Shredded paper - in paper bags only, taped or stapled closed
- Plastic bottles, jars and jugs # 1 > # 7
- Glass bottles and jars
- Milk and juice cartons, drink boxes
- Clean aluminum foil wrap and trays
- Metal cans - tin and aluminum
UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS (place these in regular trash)
- Soft paper (napkins, tissues and paper towels)
- Waxed or plastic-coated paper (candy wrappers, oatmeal & hot cocoa packets, frozen food boxes and take-out containers)
- Soiled paper, Styrofoam and plastic bags
- Other types of glass (mirrors, incandescent light bulbs, ceramics and glassware)
RECYCLING TIPS
- Flatten cardboard and cut to 30 inches square; place between the two bins
- Remove liners from cereal boxes, etc.
- Staples, tape, glue and any papers that can tear are acceptable
- Papers with confidential information may be shredded and placed in a paper bag and taped or stapled to prevent litter
- Newspapers may be put into paper grocery bags for convenient storage and handling
- Rinse all containers; labels may remain
Two bins are provided by the Solid Waste Department, but residents may put out additional bins. These extra bins must have handles and be no taller than the recycling bins; barrels or plastic bags are NOT accepted as extra containers.