Recycling Bins

Get Your Recycling Bins — It’s Easy to Recycle in Portsmouth!

Recycling in Portsmouth is simple, convenient, and good for the environment. Just grab your bin and start recycling!

Where to Get a Bin

Pick up your official Portsmouth recycling bin at:

Department of Public Works
📍 680 Peverly Hill Road
🕗 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
💲 $15 per bin

Once you have your bin, just place it at the curb on your regular trash collection day — every week!

For Landlords & Multi-Unit Housing

Prefer a larger, shared bin for your building? You may purchase your own container from a private vendor. Just make sure it meets these requirements:

✅ Color: Kelly green or royal blue
♻️ Recycling Symbol: Must be factory-stamped
📏 Size: No more than 32 gallons
⚖️ Weight: Max 50 lbs when full

Single Stream Recycling = No Sorting!

Recycling in Portsmouth is single stream — that means you don’t need to separate paper, plastic, glass, or metal. Just toss them all in together.

It’s that easy. It’s all together now!