Welcome to the Department of Public Works

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

Fees for the Portsmouth Recycling Center & Bulky Waste Curbside Collection - Starting 7/1/20

BULKY WASTE PICK-UP FLAT FEE = $5.00
(plus the cost of the item(s) below)

FEE PER ITEM:
$5.00 per item
Box Springs
Clothes Dryer
Clothes Washer
Dishwasher
Mattress
Propane Tank (20 lbs. or larger)
Tire
Upholstered Furniture

$10.00 per item
Cooking Range
Electronics

$20.00 per item
Refrigerator
Items containing Freon - (CFC removal)