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Refuse Control /  Electronics Recycling

As of January 1, 2015 it is New York State Law that electronic devices are not accepted curbside.

The Highway Department will only accept the listed items at the Amherst Highway Department 1042 North Forest Road, 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Residents must check in at Dispatch before dropping off electronics. These items include but are not limited to:

  • DVD/VCR’s
  • Stereo equipment including speakers
  • Record players
  • Computers & printers
  • Telephones & answering machines
  • Chargers & radios of all types
  • Copy machines
  • Microwaves

Sunnking Acceptable Materials List

About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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The Town of Amherst ADA Coordinators are Robert McCarthy (Director of Human Resources) and Mark Berke (Commissioner of Buildings).

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  • 5583 Main Street
  • Williamsville, NY 14221


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