Your Guide to Recycling & Disposal Options in Portsmouth
Accepted for Curbside Recycling
Empty and rinse containers, wipe or scrape out food, drain liquids. Never bag recyclables.
Paper & Cardboard
Clean, Dry, & Folded
Plastic Bottles & Jugs
Empty & Rinsed
Glass Bottles & Jars
Empty & Rinsed
Metal Cans
Empty & Rinsed
Plastics #1-7
Empty & Rinsed
These Recyclables Can Be Dropped Off
Paper & Cardboard
Clean, Dry, & Folded
Plastic Bottles & Jugs
Empty & Rinsed
Glass Bottles & Jars
Empty & Rinsed
Metal Cans
Empty & Rinsed
Plastics #1-7
Empty & Rinsed
Keep These Out of the Recycling Container
These items contaminate recyclables and make recycling more challenging. Please don’t put them in with your recycling.
Plastic Bags
Return to Store
Food Waste
Tanglers
Diapers
Styrofoam
Yard Waste
Leaves, Clippings, and Debris
Greasy Food Container
Pet Food Bags
Hangers
Clothes
Donate
Household Hazardous Waste
Household Chemicals
Glues, Stains, Paint
Rechargeable Batteries
Cooking Oil
Cleaning Products
Indoor Pesticides
Poisons
Lawn & Garden Chemicals
Fertilizer/herbicides
CFL Light Bulbs
Flammables
Lighter Fluid, Propane, Gas
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Motor Oil
Additional Disposal Options
Electronics
Appliances
Household Hazardous Waste
Plastic Bags
Return to Store
Alkaline Batteries
Rechargeable Batteries
Motor Oil
