Recycling Bins

It's easy to recycle in Portsmouth. Simply get your recycling bin(s) and use it! 

Residents may pick up a recycling bin, at the Department of Public Works, 680 Peverly Hill Rd, Portsmouth, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
There is a $10.00 fee for purchase of recycle bins.
When you have your bins, use them every week!

Take your bin out to the curb for pick-up on your scheduled curbside collection day. 

Landlords or multi-unit housing that prefer to consolidate recyclable containers into one large container may purchase their own bins from a private vendor. Privately purchased bins must be:

• Kelly green or royal blue;
• Factory stamped recycle symbol on the container
• Container shall not exceed 32 US gallons
• Container, when full, shall not weigh more than 50 pounds

Remember, with single stream recycling, it's easier than ever to recycle.  No more sorting glass, plastics, tin & aluminum separate from paper and cardboard.  Its "All Together Now!"