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.

Pool Passes on Sale

Passes for the Anna Mohr Schmauch pool at Maude Neiding Park are on sale in the Treasurer's Office located at 480 Park Avenue. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. You will need proof of your current address in order to purchase a pool pass. 2012 Pool Pass Rates

The Parks and Recreation page has information on Pool hours, Swimming Lessons and more.

2012 Street Rehabilitation Projects

There are several roads in the city that are undergoing repair; traffic delays and lane closures can be expected.

Council has approved the 2012 Street Rehabilitation and Resurfacing Program in March so that construction would be completed by the time school is back in session. Please be aware of these construction areas and be prepared for possible traffic delays.

The following projects are part of the program that will be done during the summer of 2012:

Crosse Road	Phase 2 (far west side of town)
Jackson Street	Elyria Avenue to the railroad bridge
Mill Street	Mill to Spring; Spring to Tenney; Tenney to South Main; South Main to Beaver Court
Park Avenue	Downtown - south side only South Main to just east of Church Street
Sleepy Hollow Drive	Middle Ridge Rd to 100 ft north of Westchester Drive
West Martin Avenue	Long Street to North Main Street

Fire Hydrant Testing

The Amherst Fire Department will start fire hydrant testing on May 7, 2012. The testing will be done between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. If you see the Fire Department pick-up truck in your neighborhood, avoid the use of water, particularly for washing clothes. After flushing and testing is complete, you should run your water for two to three minutes until it becomes clear. If you have any questions or problems, call the Amherst Utilities Department (988-4224) or Fire Department (988-4117).

Transfer Station Open

The Amherst Transfer Station is located on Pyle-S Amherst Road and will be 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. For information on what types of material will be accepted and the fees charged, please call Allied Waste at (440) 458-5191.

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

Backflow Valve Reimbursement Program

The City of Amherst has instituted a backflow valve reimbursement program. The reimbursement is for $500.00 toward the purchase and installation of a backflow valve. Applications and information regarding criteria and specifications are available in the Utilities office located at 480 Park Avenue.

All conditions must be met to be eligible for this reimbursement.

Please call the Utilities office at 988-4224 with further questions.

Amherst Codified Ordinances

The Codified Ordinances for the City of Amherst and other communities can be accessed on the web at www.conwaygreene.com. Agendas and Minutes for Amherst City Council can be viewed on the City Council page.

Republic Services (Allied Waste) Information

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 Republic Services may place up to 3 - 32 gallon cans or 6 bags of excess trash out on their regular pickup day. Republic Services will pick up bulk items during the following weeks: May 14, June11, July 9

Yard Waste:

Yard waste is collected each week on your regular collection day beginning the week of April 15, 2012 through the end of November. 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. Before April 15th and after November 30th, place all yard waste in the blue trash can.

Recycling Information (Green Cans):

All your household recycling materials including cardboard boxes, newspapers, junk mail, magazines, cereal boxes, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and steel cans and #1 and #2 plastic containers must be placed in the recycling cart provided. All items should be placed loose in the cart as there is no requirement to bag the recyclable materials. Do not jam items into the container.

Items excluded from recycling include but are not limited to window glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, mirrors or ceramics and empty plastic containers that had been contaminated with motor oil, antifreeze and pesticides or herbicides. All these items should be placed in the trash container provided.

Questions about recycling should be directed to the Republic Services Customer Service Dept.at 1-800-433-1309

Lorain County Solid Waste Collection Center

The Lorain County Solid Waste District has a Collection Center at 540 South Abbe Road, Elyria. The Collection Center is open Monday and Wednesday Noon - 6:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Please visit their webpage for more information on what will be accepted.

Amherst Community Guide

The Amherst Community Guide has been updated for 2011 and can be viewed online.