Department of Public Works (DPW) Resources

📽️ Learn More About DPW
Watch a brief video introduction to the Department of Public Works – Click here.

Current City Projects

📍 See What We're Working On!
Check out our interactive CITYWIDE MAP to explore major projects happening across Portsmouth. Click here to view the GIS map or find it under the Projects dropdown above.

Department of Public Works Fees

💲 View Current DPW Fees
For a full list of Public Works fees for the current fiscal year, click here.

📖 Public Works Fees can be found on page III-35 of the document.

Pay Online for Bulky Waste Disposal & Pickup
Use our online payment portal to pay for bulky waste disposal fees and curbside pickup by Public Works staff.

⚠️ Important:

• The $10 pickup fee must be added in addition to the item disposal cost.
• Pickup must be scheduled through Public Works before placing items curbside.

🔗 Portsmouth Recycling Center Hours & Info
🔗 Bulky Waste Curbside Collection Details

Bulky Waste Fees

Curbside Pickup Flat Fee: $10 (plus item fees below)

 $5 per item:

• Box springs
• Clothes dryer / washer
• Dishwasher
• Mattress
• Propane tank (20 lbs. or larger)
• Tire
• Upholstered furniture
• Wood furniture
• Gas grill

 $10 per item:

• Cooking range
• Electronics

 $20 per item:

• Refrigerator
• Items containing Freon (CFC removal)

 Clean Wood Disposal:

• $25 (4 cubic yards)
• $15 (2 cubic yards)

Schedule your pickup and pay online today!