Junk Removal in Portsmouth

• Regular household trash in Portsmouth is typically collected curbside once per week in city-issued carts, while recyclables are collected on a separate schedule; carts should usually be placed at the curb the evening before collection or by early morning on pickup day.
• Bulk trash (large household items like furniture and mattresses) is often collected by appointment or on designated routes, and items should typically be set out no earlier than 24 hours before pickup and no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled day.
• Many bulk pickup programs in Portsmouth have volume limits, often around 5–10 cubic yards per collection (roughly a pile about the size of a small car, such as 6 ft wide × 10–15 ft long × 3 ft high); larger piles may require multiple pickups or a special arrangement.
• Residents are generally expected to separate regular household trash, recyclables (such as clean cardboard, paper, and certain plastics), and bulk items; loose yard waste like branches and bagged leaves is usually handled under separate yard debris rules and should not be mixed with furniture or household junk.
• Construction and demolition debris (drywall, roofing, concrete, bricks, large renovation waste) is typically not accepted in normal bulk trash service and often must be taken to an approved disposal site or handled by a private junk removal or roll-off dumpster company.
• When placing bulk items at the curb, residents should keep sidewalks, driveways, mailboxes, fire hydrants, and storm drains clear, and avoid blocking traffic lanes or piling items under low power lines or tree branches.
• Hazardous materials such as paint, chemicals, automotive fluids, and certain electronics usually require special handling and are not allowed in regular trash or bulk piles; these items should be taken to designated drop-off events or facilities when available.

Because rules and schedules can change, residents should always confirm the latest trash, recycling, and bulk pickup guidelines on the official city sanitation website or through the local solid waste division.