Trash, bulk pickup & dump guide for Nashua, NH
Bulk pickup schedules, landfill hours and fees, and hazardous waste drop-offs for Nashua residents — from official city and county sources.
- Weekly curbside trash pickup for most residences; recyclables collected every two weeks on the same day as trash; seasonal soft yard waste on trash day; containers curbside by 6:45am on collection day
- By appointment only, mid-Spring through the end of October; special collections occur between Monday and Saturday afternoon of the week following the request
- Up to 5 oversized items per year free; $25 per additional item
- City of Nashua — Division of Public Works, Solid Waste Department
At a glance: Nashua
- Trash day
- Weekly curbside trash pickup for most residences; recyclables collected every two weeks on the same day as trash; seasonal soft yard waste on trash day; containers curbside by 6:45am on collection day
- Bulk pickup
- By appointment only, mid-Spring through the end of October; special collections occur between Monday and Saturday afternoon of the week following the request
- Bulk cost
- Up to 5 oversized items per year free; $25 per additional item
- Dump
- Four Hills Landfill / Nashua Recycling Center
- Hazardous waste
- Nashua Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Regular trash day
- Schedule
- Weekly curbside trash pickup for most residences; recyclables collected every two weeks on the same day as trash; seasonal soft yard waste on trash day; containers curbside by 6:45am on collection day
Bulk & large-item pickup
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Landfills, transfer stations & drop-offs
| Name | Type | Address | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Hills Landfill / Nashua Recycling Center | landfill | 840 W. Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062 Open since 1970 for disposal of municipal solid waste and recyclables from Nashua residences and businesses; commercial entities may use under restrictions | Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm (scale shuts off 3:30pm, scale house closes 3:45pm); Saturday 8:00am–1:00pm (scale shuts off 12:30pm) | Annual permit required for all facility users (purchased at the Scale House; cash, checks, VISA/MasterCard accepted); $5 annual residential permit (waived for residents 65+); many recyclables and items accepted at no charge |
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Household hazardous waste
Nashua Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
- Address
- 25 Crown Street, Nashua, NH (Nashua Park & Ride; some events held in Milford and Pelham)
- Phone
- 603-589-3410
- Hours
- 2026 events: Sat Apr 18 8am–12pm; Sat May 9 8am–12pm (Milford); Thu Jun 4 3pm–7pm; Sat Aug 8 8am–12pm (Pelham); Sat Sep 26 8am–12pm; Sat Nov 7 8am–12pm; $15 per vehicle requested; 10-gallon or 20-pound limit per household; no containers larger than 5 gallons
- Residency
- Residents of Nashua and 10 surrounding towns (Amherst, Brookline, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Pelham, Windham)
Accepted
- oil-based paint
- gasoline
- antifreeze
- solvents
- fluorescent bulbs
- thinners
- pesticides
- pool products
- insecticides
- acids
- household cleaners
- photo chemicals
- mercury
- lead paint
- polyurethane
- brake fluid
- stains
- sealers
- adhesives
- fertilizers
Not accepted
- latex/acrylic paint
- electronics
- medication
- fire extinguishers
- smoke detectors
- used oil
- car batteries
Yard waste
- Schedule
- Special seasonal curbside collection of soft yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, pine needles, plus twigs and small sticks under 1 in diameter) runs early April through late fall, weather permitting, on your trash collection day; place in paper compost bags or 32-gallon barrels (no wheeled carts) by 6:45am, separated 3–5 ft from trash; 60 lb limit per bag/barrel; no plastic bags; never in trash; no dirt or rocks. Brush: up to 5 tied bundles per year by special appointment during the bulking/oversized collection period (max 4 ft long, 3 in diameter, 60 lb); call 589-3410 by Friday afternoon. Soft yard waste may always be brought to Four Hills with a $5 residential permit.
E-waste
- How
- Electronics (universal waste) accepted at the Four Hills Landfill / Nashua Recycling Center during operating hours; cell phones, ink cartridges and rechargeable batteries accepted at the office at no charge
- Cost
- Free at facility for cell phones, ink cartridges and rechargeable batteries (bring to the office)
Oversized/bulky curbside collection is seasonal (mid-Spring to end of October) only; landfill accepts oversized items free for permit holders year-round. Recyclables collected curbside every two weeks, trash weekly.
Frequently asked questions
- When is trash day in Nashua, NH?
- Weekly curbside trash pickup for most residences; recyclables collected every two weeks on the same day as trash; seasonal soft yard waste on trash day; containers curbside by 6:45am on collection day
- When is bulk pickup in Nashua, NH?
- By appointment only, mid-Spring through the end of October; special collections occur between Monday and Saturday afternoon of the week following the request Fill out the Oversized Items Pick-up Request Form or call the Solid Waste Department at 603-589-3410 during business hours; requests must be received by Friday afternoon for the following week's list (appointments made one week in advance); for residents who receive city trash collection service
- How much does bulk pickup cost in Nashua?
- Up to 5 oversized items per year free; $25 per additional item
- What items are accepted for bulk pickup in Nashua?
- appliances, bundles of brush, couches or other furniture, hot water heaters, mattresses, metal items (e.g. refrigerators), tires (off rims)
- Where can I dump trash near Nashua?
- Four Hills Landfill / Nashua Recycling Center (840 W. Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062)
- Where do I take hazardous waste in Nashua?
- Nashua Regional Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events (25 Crown Street, Nashua, NH (Nashua Park & Ride; some events held in Milford and Pelham))
- Yard waste in Nashua: Special seasonal curbside collection of soft yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, pine needles, plus twigs and small sticks under 1 in diameter) runs early April through late fall, weather permitting, on your trash collection day; place in paper compost bags or 32-gallon barrels (no wheeled carts) by 6:45am, separated 3–5 ft from trash; 60 lb limit per bag/barrel; no plastic bags; never in trash; no dirt or rocks. Brush: up to 5 tied bundles per year by special appointment during the bulking/oversized collection period (max 4 ft long, 3 in diameter, 60 lb); call 589-3410 by Friday afternoon. Soft yard waste may always be brought to Four Hills with a $5 residential permit.
- Special seasonal curbside collection of soft yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, pine needles, plus twigs and small sticks under 1 in diameter) runs early April through late fall, weather permitting, on your trash collection day; place in paper compost bags or 32-gallon barrels (no wheeled carts) by 6:45am, separated 3–5 ft from trash; 60 lb limit per bag/barrel; no plastic bags; never in trash; no dirt or rocks. Brush: up to 5 tied bundles per year by special appointment during the bulking/oversized collection period (max 4 ft long, 3 in diameter, 60 lb); call 589-3410 by Friday afternoon. Soft yard waste may always be brought to Four Hills with a $5 residential permit.
- E-waste in Nashua: Electronics (universal waste) accepted at the Four Hills Landfill / Nashua Recycling Center during operating hours; cell phones, ink cartridges and rechargeable batteries accepted at the office at no charge
- Electronics (universal waste) accepted at the Four Hills Landfill / Nashua Recycling Center during operating hours; cell phones, ink cartridges and rechargeable batteries accepted at the office at no charge