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680 Peverly Hill Road, Portsmouth NH 03801
(603) 427-1530
Tuesday – 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Wednesday – 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Thursday – 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM
Saturday – 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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City offers resources to mitigate recycling contamination
The American recycling industry is experiencing high levels of contamination: trash that ends up in the recycling. Requirements for quality (clean recycling) are increasing due to new policies in China. Waste Management's latest newsletter breaks down how these policies have created challenges in recycling markets worldwide.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
Bring the household hazardous waste products a to the Department of Public Works facility at 680 Peverly Hill Road for safe disposal between 8 a.m. and noon. Residents must show proof of residency. Bring your unwanted household chemicals to Portsmouth's Dept of Public Works for safe disposal
Curbside Collection Resources
Portsmouth Celebrates Earth Day and Arbor Day
Public Works to host Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, October 28th
DPW to restock compost bins, reminds public of other composting support
Trash and Recycling Collection Map
To view and download a complete map of the Trash Collection & Recycling Routes for Portsmouth click on the link at the bottom of this page. The routes are color coded according to which day the trash and recycling are collected.
Please note that the 50-gallon bins downtown are emptied daily, as has been the practice for 30+ years. A function of narrow city streets and the volume of trash.
Solid Waste Ordinance
The City has a Solid Waste Ordinance (click here) that establishes guidelines for trash pickup and disposal. The Department of Public Works' Solid Waste Group is responsible for waste collection/disposal from both private / commercial residences / establishments that fall within established criteria. Our objectives are to:
Shredded Paper Instructions
We worry that shredded paper will blow around your yard and neighborhood while awaiting curbside collection or while being emptied into the collection truck. Please take the following steps to prepare your confidential and/or sensitive documents for recycling: