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Amherst residents have all three solid waste streams (garbage, recycling, and compost) collected on the same day, once every two weeks. There are three different collection days, depending on where you live in town. Find your home on the Collection Zones Map to determine your collection day and week. 

Interactive Collection Zones Map

You can also check your bi-weekly collection day by visiting the Waste Collection Days interactive map. Search for your address, then click on your home where it appears on the map. The system will tell you your collection day and week.

Current: April 2026-March 2027

pdf A PDF version of the April 2026-March 2027 Collection Schedule is available for download here(437 KB) .

As of December 1, 2025, Nova Scotia has moved to an enhanced recycling system. The Town of Amherst is partnering with Circular Materials – a not-for-profit organization leading the new, province-wide program.

What's changing?

• You'll be able to follow the same recycling rules no matter where you live in Nova Scotia.
• You'll be able to recycle even more – things like coffee cups, deodorant and toothpaste tubes, frozen juice cans, and even dog food bags. Just make sure they're empty before recycling.
• Your local curbside service stays the same. We'll still handle collection, missed pickups, and your recycling questions.
• Learn more about the provincial program here.

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It's fall in Amherst! And that means it's event season.

Check out the options available in Amherst this month! Scroll through the calendar, and the text-based list below. 

If you would like more information on any of these events, please give us a shout and we'd be happy to answer your questions. 

• 902-667-3352
• This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

2025 Fall Events in Amherst - Month of October

Fibre Arts
The Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival runs from Oct 13-18, 2025.
Visit them on Facebook!

Esther Fest
Oct 17-30, 2025
Visit www.greatamherstsmystery.com for a full schedule of events.

Scarecrow Stroll & Amherst in Gloom
Oct 17-30, 2025
Find the list of participants here!

Oct 2
Women's Outreach and Community Engagement Alliance
CCUBIC 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Oct 4
Masonic Breakfast
20 Lawrence Street
Call: 902-667-5895

Oct 6
Cumberland Twirlers
Open Practice, 7 p.m.
Spring Street Academy

Oct 16
Fibre Arts House Tours, 4-8 p.m.
9 Rupert Street, 113 Spring Street, 188 East Victoria Street

Oct 16
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Amherst lights up blue and purple for Disability Employment Awareness

Oct 17
The Spirit of Scatarie 
Book Tour
21 Acadia Street, 6 p.m.

Oct 17
Community Supper
5 Lawrence Street, 4-6 p.m.

Oct 18
Great Amherst Street Party
Victoria Square, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct 18
Nova Scotia Mass Choir
190 Willow Street, 12-1 p.m.

Oct 18
Mix & Mingle Dance
9 Electric Street, 7-11 p.m.

Oct 18
Zonta Bazaar
63 Church Street, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct 19
Amherst Area Heritage Trust Walking Tour
Starts at Dayle's - 129 East Victoria Street
1-4 p.m.

Oct 23
Amherst Area Heritage Trust Walking Tour
Starts at Dayle's - 129 East Victoria Street
5-8 p.m.

Oct 24
Symphony Nova Scotia
Music at Trinity
1 Ratchford Street, 7:30 p.m.

Oct 31
U17 Canada Red vs. Czechia
Amherst Stadium, 185 Church Street
7:30 p.m.

It's fall in Amherst! And that means it's event season.

Check out the options available in Amherst this month! Scroll through the calendar, and the text-based list below. 

If you would like more information on any of these events, please give us a shout and we'd be happy to answer your questions. 

• 902-667-3352
• This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

2025 Fall Events in Amherst - Month of October

Fibre Arts
The Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival runs from Oct 13-18, 2025.
Visit them on Facebook!

Esther Fest
Oct 17-30, 2025
Visit www.greatamherstsmystery.com for a full schedule of events.

Scarecrow Stroll & Amherst in Gloom
Oct 17-30, 2025
Find the list of participants here!

Oct 2
Women's Outreach and Community Engagement Alliance
CCUBIC 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Oct 4
Masonic Breakfast
20 Lawrence Street
Call: 902-667-5895

Oct 6
Cumberland Twirlers
Open Practice, 7 p.m.
Spring Street Academy

Oct 16
Fibre Arts House Tours, 4-8 p.m.
9 Rupert Street, 113 Spring Street, 188 East Victoria Street

Oct 16
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Amherst lights up blue and purple for Disability Employment Awareness

Oct 17
The Spirit of Scatarie 
Book Tour
21 Acadia Street, 6 p.m.

Oct 17
Community Supper
5 Lawrence Street, 4-6 p.m.

Oct 18
Great Amherst Street Party
Victoria Square, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct 18
Nova Scotia Mass Choir
190 Willow Street, 12-1 p.m.

Oct 18
Mix & Mingle Dance
9 Electric Street, 7-11 p.m.

Oct 18
Zonta Bazaar
63 Church Street, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Oct 19
Amherst Area Heritage Trust Walking Tour
Starts at Dayle's - 129 East Victoria Street
1-4 p.m.

Oct 23
Amherst Area Heritage Trust Walking Tour
Starts at Dayle's - 129 East Victoria Street
5-8 p.m.

Oct 24
Symphony Nova Scotia
Music at Trinity
1 Ratchford Street, 7:30 p.m.

Oct 31
U17 Canada Red vs. Czechia
Amherst Stadium, 185 Church Street
7:30 p.m.