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Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community, and Nashua’s Solid Waste Department provides comprehensive trash pick up services that keep the city running smoothly. Residents rely on consistent, reliable waste collection to maintain their neighborhoods and protect the environment.
Residential Trash Collection
The Division of Public Works offers weekly curbside trash pick up for most Nashua residences. Trash collection follows specific guidelines to ensure efficient service:
- Place carts at the edge of the road, within 2 feet of the curb
- Position carts by 6:45 am on scheduled collection day
- Ensure cart handles face the house
- Keep carts at least 3 feet from obstacles like mailboxes and utility poles
- Remove carts from the curb by end of collection day
Recycling Services
Recyclables are collected biweekly on the same day as trash pick up. The city offers two recycling schedules:
- Recycling Schedule Week A 2025
- Recycling Schedule Week B 2025
Residents can find their specific recycling week using the city’s GIS application.
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Special collections for oversized items are available from mid-Spring to end of October. For 2025:
- Curbside collection of oversized items and appliances will resume in April
- Appointments must be made one week in advance
- Call 603-589-3410 by Friday at noon for next week’s pickup
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
The city provides seasonal soft yard waste collection alongside regular trash services. Residents are encouraged to consider backyard composting as an environmentally friendly alternative.
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
During 2025 holidays, trash collection will be postponed by one day. Key holidays include:
- New Year’s Day (January 1)
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 20)
- Presidents’ Day (February 17)
- Memorial Day (May 26)
- Independence Day (July 4)
- Labor Day (September 1)
- Indigenous People’s Day (October 13)
- Veterans Day (November 11)
- Thanksgiving Day (November 27)
- Christmas Day (December 25)
How to Find or Request Services
Contact the Solid Waste Department:
- Phone: 603-589-3410
- Physical Address: 840 W Hollis Street, Nashua, NH 03062
- Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Important Collection Guidelines
- Cart covers must be fully closed
- Extra trash bags require a $5.00 landfill sticker
- Late set-outs will not be picked up
- Clear snow and obstacles from cart areas during winter
Stay Informed
For collection updates, check:
- Channel 16
- Facebook – Nashua DPW
- Twitter – @nashuadpw
- Nashuanh.gov (Alerts & Notices)
Nashua’s trash pick up services are designed to keep the city clean, efficient, and environmentally responsible. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can contribute to a well-maintained community.
FAQ
Does Nashua, NH have trash pickup?The Division of Public Works, Solid Waste Department provides a weekly curbside pick-up of trash and seasonal soft yard waste for most residences in Nashua. Recyclables are collected year-round on a biweekly basis, on the same day as trash pick-up.
Why was trash not picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
What holidays is waste Pro closed?
- Holidays Observed in 2021.
- New Year’s Day – January 1st. Memorial Day – May 31st.
- *Independence Day – July 4th (Sunday)
- Labor Day – September 6th. …
- On these days: If you receive twice a week garbage pick-up, your service will be skipped. …
- *Service will run as normally scheduled Monday – Saturday.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
https://www.nashuanh.gov/441/Residential-Collections
The Division of Public Works, Solid Waste Department provides a weekly curbside pick-up of trash and seasonal soft yard waste for most residences in Nashua.
https://www.nashuanh.gov/436/Trash-Recycling-Schedule
Find your trash and recycling schedule using our updated GIS application. Curbside Recycling Schedule, Recycling Schedule Week A 2025, Recycling Schedule Week