Welcome to the City of Amherst, Ohio

City offices will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day.  Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 7th.  Council Committee meetings will also be held on Tuesday, September 7th.

There are several roads in the city that are undergoing repair; traffic delays and lane closures can be expected.   The State of Ohio is widening the exit ramps at State Route 2 and Route 58; the ramps may be closed overnight for construction.  Signs should be posted prior to their closing. 

Council had approved the 2010 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 2010:

Cleveland Avenue from SR 58 to Washington Avenue will also be under construction.  The city has received a grant from the 2010 OPWC State Issue I, Round 24 funds for a portion of this rehabilitation.

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

            Income Tax Payment              Utility Payment

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: 

September 13

October 11

November 8

Allied Waste will also pick up yard waste each week on your regular collection day beginning the third week in April through 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.  Please see Allied's Informational Brochure for guidelines and other helpful information

The Lorain County Solid Waste District has a new 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.

The Amherst Fire Department will start fire hydrant testing on May 24, 2010.  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).

The Amherst Transfer Station is located on Pyle-S Amherst Road and will be open Saturdays, 8:00 am to Noon and Wednesdays, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.   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 Allied Waste at (440) 458-5191.

The Amherst Community Guide is in the process of being updated!  In the meantime, the 2009 Amherst Community Guide can be viewed online.

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

 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.