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Nashua, NH Trash & Recycling: Collection Schedule (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Standard trash pickup
Once a week (§ 270-39(B))
Recycling pickup
Biweekly, every other week (§ 270-39(C))
Automated collection
Mandatory where city designates it
Cart placement deadline
6:45 a.m. on collection day
Exact day/details set by
Board of Public Works policy

Summary

Nashua's residential trash collection runs weekly and recyclables are picked up every other week, under the automated cart program the city has made mandatory in designated areas.

Standard refuse collection service shall consist of once a week collection of acceptable refuse, which may include bulky waste, metals goods, and seasonal soft yard wastes, in accordance with policies as outlined by the Board of Public Works. ... Residential curbside collection of acceptable recyclables shall consist of biweekly pickup service, in accordance with policies as outlined by the Board of Public Works.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4805762; v29 updated 2026-02-10; through 02-10-2026).

Full Breakdown

Nashua runs standard refuse collection once a week and curbside recycling every other week under Revised Ordinances § 270-39, with the exact collection day, container type and cutoff time set by the Board of Public Works. Automated cart collection is mandatory citywide wherever the Superintendent of the Solid Waste Department or Director of Public Works has designated it (§ 270-37(E)), and residents must have their assigned cart at the curb by 6:45 a.m. Bulky items, tires and metal go out only by special appointment under Board of Public Works policy.

Violations & Fines

Willful violations of the automated-collection rules let the Superintendent or Director terminate a customer's collection service outright, per § 270-43: no fine schedule, just loss of service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often is trash picked up in Nashua?
Standard residential refuse collection is once a week under Nashua Revised Ordinances § 270-39(B); the specific day and cart-out details are set by Board of Public Works policy, not the ordinance itself.
How often is recycling collected?
Curbside recycling runs biweekly (every other week) under § 270-39(C); residents get their exact pickup week from the Board of Public Works, which also sets container rules.
Is automated cart collection mandatory?
Yes, § 270-37(E) makes automated cart collection mandatory in any area the Superintendent of the Solid Waste Department or Director of Public Works designates for it.

Sources & Official References

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