PLEASE NOTE: THE RECYCLING CENTER/TRANSFER STATION IS CLOSED ALL DAY ON THURSDAY, AUG 22.
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.
Online Recycling Center Payments
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
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