Solid Waste
The Division of Public Works, Solid Waste Department provides safe and efficient services for residents and businesses of Nashua in the areas of recycling, solid waste, and hazardous waste, through:
- Curbside collection of most residential trash, recycling, seasonal soft yard wastes, and special collections.
- Operation of the Four Hills Landfill/ Nashua Recycling Center.
- Drop-off events at the household hazardous waste/ small quantity generator waste collection center.
The Solid Waste Department operates under the auspices of Chapter 10 of the Nashua Revised Statutes and the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works.
The Solid Waste Department may be reached by calling (603) 589-3410.
2008 RESIDENTIAL LANDFILL PERMITS
2008 residential permits are on sale. In order to purchase a residential permit, please have your vehicle registration with you. Residential permits are $5.00 and are free to residents 65 years or older. Residents must purchase a permit every calendar year. Permits are sold in the scale house Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 3:45 pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am until 12:45 pm. A resident must have a landfill permit to use the Swap Shop.
YARD WASTE AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
2008 Special Collections Announcement
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING SCHEDULE FOR 2008
Electronics Recycling Schedule 2008
2008 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTIONS
Household Hazardous Waste Collections - 2008
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS
Large Metal Items: Appliances, hot water heaters, the detachable frame from a sleep sofa, etc., are collected when pickup begins. Up to 3 items per year will be taken at no charge; the cost for extra items will be $25 each. With a valid residential permit, a resident may take the item directly to the Landfill for disposal at no charge. Please call the Solid Waste Deptartment to make an appointment at 589-3410.
Oversize Bulky Waste: Acceptable waste which doesn't fit in the cart - mattresses, furniture, or bundles of brush - are collected separately when pickup begins. Up to 5 items per year will be taken at no charge; the cost for extra items will be $25 each. With a valid residential permit, a resident may take the item directly to the Landfill for no disposal charge. Please call the Solid Waste Deptartment to make an appointment at 589-3410.
Tires: Up to 4 tires per year may be called in for pickup at no charge when pickup begins. With a valid residential permit, a resident may take their items directly to the Landfill; NO commercial tires are accepted at curbside or at the Four Hills Landfill. All tires must be off the rim. Please call the Solid Waste Deptartment to make an appointment at 589-3410.
Additional Links:
Four Hills LandFill
Residential Collections
Nashua Recycling Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Household Hazardous Waste
Residential Asbestos