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 MoreSagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project Public Meeting Nov 25
November 6, 2019
As a followup to the Public Dialogue session on October 7 and City Council meeting on October 28, the City and...
Read MoreIslington Street Corridor Project: Saturday Work Nov 16 & 23
November 15, 2019
Due to unforeseen construction delays, the City has authorized work on the Islington St...
Read MoreCity Hall offices closed in recognition of Thanksgiving
November 19, 2019
Wed November 27, 2019, 1:00 p.m. to Monday, December 2, 2019, 8:00 a.m. All day Port...
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TWO Sagamore Ave Sewer Extension Project public information mtgs planned: Nov 25 & Dec 9 each at 6:30pm City Hall Council chambers.
REMINDER tonight public info meeting on how Portsmouth is addressing stormwater issues affecting our watershed. DPW efforts and suggestions on how homeowners can help. 6:30-8:30pm City Hall Council Chambers.
Completing work for December seasonal shutdown requires Saturday construction on 11/16 & 11/23. Same as weekday: 7am-6pm and one-way traffic -- outbound -- between Bartlett and Aldrich. https://t.co/mDvtSK7wGz
Islington Street Corridor Project Update Posted: https://t.co/O5OBaMuh99