Operating Hours
Recycling Center
Tuesday: 7:45 AM – 3:15 PM (7:45 AM – 6:15 PM from July 1 to Columbus Day)
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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DPW RESOURCES
Click on the tabs above for the various resources available to residents.
Under the "Projects" tab you will find links to the GIS map information on all projects and tabs for major projects currently underway.
Complete Streets
In addition to these, several of the street construction projects are implementing the City's Complete Streets Policy, adopted in 2013. The City has committed to “approach every transportation improvement and project phase as an opportunity to create safer, more accessible streets for all users,” and to use the best and latest design standards available. For links to more information about specific Complete Streets projects, click here.
Department of Public Works
Monday to Friday
7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Things to Know
City of Portsmouth Goes Organic With Compost Tea Brewer
June 25, 2019
The City of Portsmouth Department of Public Works has recently purchased a state of the art piece of equipment...
Read MoreDPW Moves Forward on Mandated & Budgeted Projects
April 20, 2020
The City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is moving forward on essential and budgeted projects with staggere...
Read MorePortsmouth Wins Tree City & Tree Growth Awards from Arbor Day Foundation
April 20, 2020
The Arbor Day Foundation has again named Portsmouth a Tree City USA and has awarded the...
Read MoreDPW Warns "Wipes Clog Pipes"
March 20, 2020
Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Portsmouth DPW Water & Sewer Department officials are a...
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DPW continues inspection of the sewer force main under the Peirce Island Road Bridge, limiting travel to a single lane of alternating one-way travel between 7:30 am and 3:30 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
RT @hbarndollar: For many teachers, remote learning has been exhausting. This evening, Portsmouth High School hosted a “car picnic” for all…
City Manager's Daily Advisory: https://t.co/3wb0Fg5M5w
Islington Corridor Reconstruction Project Update Posted: https://t.co/J3VwWgMjRD