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Department of Public Works

Operating Hours and Important Links

Public Works Facility is open 8am-3:30pm for walk-in assistance at 680 Peverly Hill Road

DPW RESOURCES

For a brief video introduction to the Department of Public Works, please click here.

 

PROJECTS WE ARE WORKING ON THROUGHOUT THE CITY

Click here for the CITYWIDE MAP  which is the interactive GIS map showing information for major projects currently underway.  It can also be found under the Projects dropdown list above.

Complete Streets

Construction projects are being implemented based on 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.

 

Yard Waste Tips
 

Department of Public Works Fees:

  Please use this link to view all DPW Fees for the current fiscal year.  https://files.cityofportsmouth.com/finance/FY25/FY25ProposedBudget-OnlineVersion.pdf

  Public Works Fees begin on page III-35.

         Wood Barricade $5.00 ea./per event
         Metal Barricade $10.00 ea./ per event 
         Event Delivery/Pickup $50.00 per event
   To Note: The above rental fees will be waived for Portsmouth based Non-Profits. 

Online Recycling Center Payments

 

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For online payment portal of Bulky Waste disposal fees and curbside pick up by our staff. 

 Please note- the pick up fee must be added in addition to item disposal cost and scheduled through our staff at Public Works.

 

For hours and more information about the Portsmouth Recycling Center - click here

For more information on Bulky Waste Curbside Collection - click here

 

BULKY WASTE PICK UP FLAT FEE = $10.00
  plus the cost of any items listed 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 
      Wood Furniture
      Gas Grill

  $10.00 per item
    Cooking Range
    Electronics

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

 Clean Wood: $25.00 4cy, $15.00 2cy