How is trash and recycling collection affected during snow emergencies?
During this storm (Dec 1-3, 2019), trash and recycling collection will be proceed as normal. Residents are also welcome to drop items off at the Recycling Center.
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680 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 427-1530
Monday – Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
(603) 427-1539
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What streets are included in the Downtown District?
- State Street (Middle to Marcy)
- Chestnut Street
- Porter Street
- Fleet Street
- Court Place
- Church Street
- Pleasant Street (Court to Congress)
- Penhallow Street
- Custom House Court
- Sheafe Street
- Chapel Street
- Daniel Street
- Congress Street
- Market Street (Congress to Deer)
- Ladd Street
- High Street
- Hanover Street (Bridge to Market)
- Islington Street (Maplewood Ave to Brewster St)
What are the parking garage rates during snow bans?
When an advanced warning for a parking ban is declared, Portsmouth residents can park at the Hanover and Foundry Place garages at a special flat fee rate. From the time there is an advanced warning up until two hours after a parking ban has been terminated, it costs $5 to park at Hanover, and $3 to park at Foundry Place. To qualify for resident rates, residents must show a valid driver's license or vehicle registration with a valid Portsmouth address.
Lighting repairs in progress at South Mill Pond courts
November 2018 Water Supply Status Report
Higher than normal precipitation over the past three months have caused the quantity of available groundwater and surface water to be greater than normal for this time of year. The quality of the surface water has greatly improved and stabilized since the dynamic water quality changes that occurred in late September and October. There are currently no water use restrictions in place. We continue to ask our water customers to please use water wisely, minimize waste, and incorporate water efficient fixtures and appliances whenever possible.
Registration for Downtown Employee Parking Permit Program Underway
Stark Street Bridge reopening October 29th; Woodbury Avenue Bridge closure to follow
Portion of Woodbury Avenue open to local traffic only October 24th to 26th
Household Hazardous Waste Day is October 20th
Household Hazardous Waste Day is Saturday, October 20th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Public Works facility. NO LATEX PAINT will be accepted at this collection event. Latex paint may be solidified with kitty litter, sawdust, speedy dry or by opening the can and allowing the paint to completely dry before it is disposed either at the Recycling Center or through regular trash pick-up.