| sorting required | True | Section 3 |
| container or bag limit | 6 bags residual, 3 bags recyclables, 10 bags yard waste, compost bin required | Section 6(3), 6(4), 6(5) |
| accepted or banned | Banned: hazardous waste, asbestos, tires, dead animals, septic waste. Disposal within Cumberland County. | Section 6(7), Section 18 |
scout note
Governs separation, storage, and curbside collection of residential and commercial solid waste in Amherst; sets rules for compostables, recyclables, and residual waste; requires collector licence for commercial haulers.