The Division of Public Works, Solid Waste Department will begin the special
curbside collection of Soft Yard Wastes starting the week of April 11.

The weekly pickup of leaves, grass clippings and pine needles will take place on
the same day as trash. Soft yard wastes must be put into either paper compost
bags or 32-gallon barrels. Barrels and bags must be at curbside by 6:45 am on the
collection day, and must be separated from the trash carts by at least 3 feet, or
placed on the other side of the driveway. Plastic bags may NOT be used for Soft
Yard Wastes; leaves, grass clippings & pine needles may NEVER be disposed of in the
trash. Please note that brush is picked up on an appointment basis and may not be
mixed with Soft Yard Wastes. Brush must be bundled and tied, and the weight of a
bundle may not exceed 60 pounds. Each branch must be less than 4 feet long and
less than 3 inches in diameter.

The appointment-based pickup of oversized items will begin on April 25.
Residents whose trash is picked up by the Department may request collection of up to
five oversized items each year at no charge. Additional items would cost $25 each.
Examples of oversized items are a mattress, large appliance, couch, or a bundle of
brush. Residents may call in requests to the Solid Waste Department office starting
on Monday April 18. Residents must call 589-3410, Monday through Friday to get
onto the following week’s pickup list.

Nashua residents may always bring Soft Yard Wastes or oversized items
directly to the Nashua Recycling Center at the Four Hills Landfill, 840 West Hollis
Street, during normal operating hours, 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday and 8
am to 1 pm on Saturdays. A valid residential permit is required to use the facility.

For more information on other programs of the Solid Waste Department, please check
the City’s website – www.gonashua.com.