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Lions Club Event

The Amesbury Lions Club holds a recycling event every spring and fall. Check their event calendar for details or call 978-388-0327.

Best Buy

For a $25 fee, Best Buy accepts tube TVs smaller than 32 inches and flat panel TVs (LCD, Plasma, LED) smaller than 50 inches. Limit two TVs per household per day. Call for more information:

• Portsmouth, NH Phone: 603-431-1269
• Salem, NH Phone: 603-890-9002
• Danvers, MA Phone: 978-774-9494

BoxQ

Located in Georgetown, they take TVs, computers and other electronics. Call 877-499-2697 or visit the BoxQ website to get information about fees and hours.

Nichols Inc.

Nichols Inc. located on Railroad Avenue, accepts any non-Freon containing appliance such as: 

• Dishwashers
• Dryers
• Grills without propane tanks
• Metal items
• Microwaves 
• Treadmills
• Washers
• Etc.

Any item containing Freon must show proof of its removal by providing a sticker or paperwork supplied by a licensed heating and cooling technician, in order to be accepted. 

Phone: 978-388-9639

City of Amesbury White Goods Collection

Items accepted include: 

• Air conditioners
• Dishwashers
• Dryers
• Hot water heaters
• Microwaves
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Stoves
• Washers

A $20 fee applies to items without Freon and there is a $30 fee for items with Freon. Stickers can be purchased at the Department of Public Works, 39 S Hunt Road. This collection happens the first Tuesday of the month in July, September, November, January, March and May.

Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore

Items must be clean and in proven working condition, no more than 12 years old. Items accepted include: 

• Air conditioners
• Dishwaters
• Freezers
• Microwaves
• Refrigerators
• Stoves
• Washer/dryer

Also accepts athletic equipment, household items like doors, flooring, cabinets, countertops, plumbing and more. Visit the Essex County Habitat for Humanity website for a complete list and delivery/pickup instructions.

As part of MassDEP's 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan, mattresses and textiles are being added to the list of materials banned from disposal or transport for disposal in Massachusetts, effective November 1, 2022 (https://www.mass.gov/service-details/mattress-recycling).

Learn more about recycling and donating your clothes (PDF).

Community Action Inc. (CAI)

CAI Amesbury accepts donations of clean, in-season clothing for men and children only. Items may be donated during business hours only and are given to clients at no cost. 

Leeward Light

Donate good condition clothing to Leeward Light - all clothing must not be stained, ripped, damaged, worn out, faded or wet. Clothes must be free from odors like smoke, pets, moth balls or mildew. Donate during the Leeward Light business hours.

Collection Bins

• St. Vincent de Paul - 9 Sparhawk Street and 88 Haverhill Street
• Planet Aid - 100 Haverhill Street, 47 Haverhill Street, 49 Macy Street, 43 Friend Street
• Recycle That! - 58 Macy Street

City of Amesbury Bulk Item Pick-Up

Due to the switch to fully automated trash collection, the bulk item disposal procedure is changing. A dedicated truck, with staff, with be sent to collect bulk items; similar to the white goods program. Bulk Items will now be a scheduled pick-up, like the White Goods Program. Collection days will be the third Monday of every month beginning in July 2023 and the stickers will be $5.00 each.* There is a limit of three (3) items per household, per pick-up. Bulk items include indoor chairs, sofas, wooden dressers and tables, wood cabinets, toilets, sinks, and rugs. One room of carpeting (approx. 12’ x 12’) cut into 4’ sections, rolled, and tied can be disposed of using one bulk sticker. Metal items and construction material are not allowed.

 Bulk item stickers can ONLY be purchased at the DPW Office (39 South Hunt Road) Monday – Friday 7:00am to 3:00pm. Stickers must be purchased by 9:00 am the Friday prior to the scheduled collection date. We cannot accept credit/debit card payments - cash or personal check only, please. 

 *Fees are subject to change.

Mattresses and box springs are NO LONGER able to be picked up curbside, effective November 1st, 2022 due to MA DEP regulations. Please click here for more information.

Merrimack Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore

In good condition, no stains, odors or broken parts. They do not accept upholstered furniture. Visit the Essex County Habitat for Humanity website for a complete list and delivery/pickup instructions.

Leeward Light

Donate furniture in good condition to Leeward Light. Furniture must be free from odors like smoke, pets, moth balls or mildew. Donate during the Leeward Light business hours.

Prescription Medication

• Amesbury Police Department, Lobby drop-off box

Sharps / Needles

The Ordway Building
9 School Street
Amesbury, MA 01913

Hours
Monday through Thursday
8 to 4 pm

Friday

8 am to Noon

Mercury and Fluorescent Light Bulbs

• Department of Public Works, please call 978-388-8116

Car Batteries

Napa Auto Parts
Macy Street, Route 110
Amesbury, MA 01913

Phone: 978-388-3070

Will take used batteries. The casing must be intact and it cannot be leaking.

Paint Cans

Empty latex paint cans can be left out with your regular trash, with the lid off. Kitty litter can help with fast drying.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Certain items which cannot be disposed of in trash or recycling can be brought to a hazardous household disposal facility at the resident’s own cost.

Please contact one of the companies listed below to inquire about disposing of HHW:

Clean Harbors - Braintree 781-380-7100 |https://www.cleanharbors.com/location/braintree-technical-services 

NEDT - Sutton & Westfield 866-769-1621 https://www.nedt.org/hours-directions/