City of Amesbury Recycling Guidelines

Recycling is Mandatory in Amesbury

Please note: G Mello Disposal Corporation will not pick up solid waste in barrels or bags that have recycling content in them. Please sort recyclables and place in recycling cart. When it's your week for recycling, please have it out by 6:00 am on collection day. Not sure if your street is A Week or B Week? 

Check the street list in our Information Guide (PDF).

The City of Amesbury will provide one household recycling receptacle to each dwelling unit in residential dwellings with six or fewer units. Residents should take proper care to protect receptacles from damage or loss. If you need a recycling bin, please call the Department of Public Works at 978-388-8116.

Read all City of Amesbury Recycling Regulations (PDF).

Yes, Please Recycle!

  • All colors and textures of paper
  • Cardboard boxes
  • Clean aluminum
  • Glass, metal and plastic containers labeled Number 1 through Number 7
  • Metal cans
  • Metal jar lids
  • Paper with staples or plastic envelope windows
  • Pizza boxes (Grease okay! Food not okay!)

No, Not Recyclable

  • Cloth covered books
  • Containers with metal bottoms and paper sides (nut containers)
  • Dirty takeout containers
  • Light bulbs
  • Mirrors
  • Paint/oil cans
  • Paper/plates with food residue or oils
  • Photographs
  • Plastic bags
  • Plastic covered paper
  • Polystyrene foam
  • Tyvek or Mylar envelopes
  • Vases

Bin Placement

Place recycling carts with metal bar facing the road for easy automated pick-up

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Textile Recycling


Fabric Recyling Bin in a parking lotA textile recycling bin provided by Ecosmith Recyclers Inc. is now available for residents to use.

Coastal Connections has been kind enough host the bin on their property. Please use the entrance on Main Street between Our Neighbors Table (194 Main Street) and the Dollar General Store (198 Main Street).

Please make sure items deposited in the bin are bagged and tied off.

For a complete list items that are accepted or unsuitable, and frequently asked questions, visit the Ecosmith website 

Items accepted in the fabric recycling bin

  • Tops (T-shirts, blouses, shirts, tank tops)

  • Sweaters

  • Sweatshirts

  • Dresses

  • Outerwear (coats, jackets, blazers)

  • Bottoms (pants, slacks, jeans, sweatpants, skirts, shorts)

  • Suits

  • Socks

  • Pajamas

  • Bathing suits

  • Leggings/Tights

  • Slips

  • Bras

  • Underwear

  • Hats

  • Bags (pocketbooks, backpacks, duffle bags, totes)

  • Belts

  • Gloves

  • Ties

  • Scarves

  • Bathrobes

  • Stuffed animals and other plush toys

  • Halloween costumes

  • Sports jerseys

  • Rags (non-contaminated

Items unsuitable for recycling

  • Small scraps of cloth or shredded items

  • Non-textile and non-shoe

  • Wet items

  • Dirty items

  • Anything contaminated by oil, grease, or any other chemical

  • Items that are covered by large amounts of animal dander or fur

  • All items contaminated by food or waste products

  • Recyclable metal, paper, and plastic (all of which should be taken to their respective town recycling facilities)

  • Construction waste

  • Carpeting

  • Bed pillows

  • Mattresses

  • Furniture

 

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Document Destruction (Shredding)

Universal Shredding, LLC is your source for on-site, secure document destruction. Private information isn't limited to bank statements and business contracts. Printed confidential materials are produced daily in every business and by every employee. As the fasted growing forms of fraud, identity theft and corporate espionage threatens to destroy personal credit ratings as well as business reputation and security. Trash and recycling is considered "fair game" and public property. Dumpster diving is becoming common practice and it is not illegal but it's the biggest risk for identity theft and cooperate fraud. 

Universal Shredding, LLC Phone: 877-SHRED-44




  1. 1 G. Mello Trash Truck
  2. 2 Recycling Bin