Welcome to the City of Amherst, Ohio

We welcome you to the City of Amherst, Ohio.  A historic city located just a short distance from Lake Erie, Amherst boasts a population of approximately 12,000 and encompasses seven square miles.  We have wonderful residential districts and excellent schools.  For more on our history and other information see Amherst At A Glance.

 

City Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

All city offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26th  and 27th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Normal office hours will resume on Monday, November 30th.

Fall Leaf Pickup

Fall leaf collection by Allied Waste has begun.  Leaves that are in brown paper bags, up to a maximum of ten bags each week, will be collected on your regular trash day through the end of November.  Allied Waste will also collect lawn debris and grass clippings if placed in brown bags or cans not to exceed 40 pounds.  Tree branches and other trimmings must be cut to no more than 4 ft in length and securely bundled.  If you have any questions, please call Allied Waste at (440) 458-5191 or (800) 433-1309.

The City of Amherst will also pickup leaves beginning the first week of November.   Leaves need to be raked to the tree lawn on the first day of the scheduled pick up week for your area. Please see the fall leaf collection schedule for the city.  The city will not pick up bagged leaves, tree limbs or grass clippings.  These items will be collected by Allied Waste on your regular collection day.

Online Payments Available for Tax and Utilities

You can make credit card or ACH payments online for Income Tax and Utilities.   Please follow the links below:

            Income Tax Payment              Utility Payment

 

Transfer Station Open Until November 28th

The Amherst Transfer Station will be closed after Saturday, November 28th.  It is located on Pyle-S Amherst Road and is open Wednesdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays, 8:00 am to Noon.  You must show proof of Amherst city residency to drop off items at the transfer station.  The transfer station will reopen mid-March 2010.  For information on what types of material will be accepted, please call the Transfer Station at (440) 986-5000 or Allied Waste at (800) 433-1309.

PPA Explanation

For an explanation of the PPA charge associated with your electric bill, please go to the Utilities page.

Allied Waste (Republic Services) Bulk Pick-up Schedule

Bulk pickup is scheduled for the 2nd full week of each month.  Bulk items and excess trash will be picked up at the curb on the regular pickup day during the weeks shown below.   Residents serviced by Allied Waste may place up to 3 - 32 gallon cans or 6 bags of excess trash out on their regular pickup day.  Allied Waste will pick up bulk items during the following weeks: 

December 14
January 11
February 8

Allied Waste will also pick up yard waste each week on your regular collection day .  Place grass clippings, branches, and other yard waste in a can not to exceed 40 pounds or in a brown paper bag on the curb with your trash and recycling cans.  Please see Allied's Informational Brochure for guidelines and other helpful information

City Council Information

 Agendas and Minutes for council can be viewed on the City Council page.  The Amherst Codified Ordinances can be accessed on the web at http://www.conwaygreene.com/amherst.htm.

Planning and Zoning News

You can view a copy of the Amherst Zoning map  here or on the Planning and Zoning page.