Due to the Christmas Holiday, there will be no curbside trash or recycling collection on Thursday, December 25. Instead, trash and recycling that is normally collected on Thursday will be picked up on Wednesday morning, December 24. The Department of Public Works suggests that residents whose collection day is Thursday, put their trash and recycling on the curb early on Wednesday morning, or, even better, the night before: Tuesday, December 23 (weather permitting) so as not to forget. That way, you are assured of trash and recycling collection before the Thursday holiday.

Transfer Station Hours: Tues-Thurs 7:45 am - 3:15 pm and Saturday 8 am-2 pm
Closed on Thursday, December 25 and Thursday, December 31.

Department of Public Works (DPW) Resources

Current City Projects

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Check out our interactive CITYWIDE MAP to explore major projects happening across Portsmouth. Click here to view the GIS map or find it under the Projects dropdown above.

Department of Public Works Fees

💲 View Current DPW Fees
For a full list of Public Works fees for the current fiscal year, click here.

📖 Public Works Fees can be found on page III-35 of the document.

Pay Online for Bulky Waste Disposal & Pickup
Use our online payment portal to pay for bulky waste disposal fees and curbside pickup by Public Works staff.

⚠️ Important:

• The $10 pickup fee must be added in addition to the item disposal cost.
• Pickup must be scheduled through Public Works before placing items curbside.

🔗 Portsmouth Recycling Center Hours & Info
🔗 Bulky Waste Curbside Collection Details

Bulky Waste Fees

Curbside Pickup Flat Fee: $10 (plus item fees below)

 $5 per item:

• Box springs
• Clothes dryer / washer
• Dishwasher
• Mattress
• Propane tank (20 lbs. or larger)
• Tire
• Upholstered furniture
• Wood furniture
• Gas grill

 $10 per item:

• Cooking range
• Electronics

 $20 per item:

• Refrigerator
• Items containing Freon (CFC removal)

 Clean Wood Disposal:

• $25 (4 cubic yards)
• $15 (2 cubic yards)

Schedule your pickup and pay online today!