Per ordinance, municipal recycling carts are required for all municipal recycling customers (§91.66).
Note: Recycling is not mandatory unless your property is located in the Downtown Collection Zone.
Although we strive to deliver your recycling carts as soon as possible, you may experience a longer than average delay in your requested delivery.
Order Your Recycling Cart(s)
A $10 delivery fee is added to all online orders. If you do not want your cart delivered you can purchase it at the Drop Off Facility. Please note, your vehicle must be properly sized to accommodate the recycling cart for hauling. The City accepts payment via card, cash, or check. Please note that a 2.99% fee applies for credit card payments. For additional details, contact the Department of Public Works at (603) 624-6444.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are city-approved recycling carts required of all municipal customers?
These containers allow for safer, cleaner and more efficient recycling collection. Automated collection dramatically reduces worker injuries and saves taxpayers over $100,000 per year in workers’ compensation costs.
See the results of our successful automated collection pilot program.
What if I have more recycling than will fit in my cart?
You have three options:
- Bring it to the Drop Off Facility (recycling is free of charge)
- Hold onto it until your next collection
- Arrange for an overflow collection (rules and limitations apply)
If lack of space is a recurring problem, consider purchasing an additional cart. Remember, there is a maximum of two carts per unit (i.e., a single-family home may place up to two carts for collection; a two-family may place up to four carts).
What is the delivery fee?
Online orders will incur a $10 delivery fee. Please be aware that although we try and deliver recycling carts as soon as possible, the timeframe does vary based on staffing and orders placed.
What size cart should I purchase?
The city offers a 95-gallon recycling cart as the only available option for purchase. Should you decide to use a non-City container, you must contact the Highway Division for an assessment. This will ensure that the container meets the required specifications for style, size, color, and durability.
Do the recycling carts come with a warranty?
Yes. All carts are warrantied against breakage for ten years from the date of manufacture.
Do you repair or replace broken recycling carts?
Yes, with some limitations. For additional details, contact the Department of Public Works at (603) 624-6444.
Where and how do I place recycling carts for collection?
Please see Recycling Collection for details.
Are there penalties for not using a recycling cart?
Yes. Anyone who places materials in violation of City ordinances or departmental regulations may be fined.
Where do I store my carts in between collection days?
Trash and recycling carts must be removed from the right-of-way after collection and stored on private property. Per ordinance (§91.66), no carts may be stored in the front yard, or forward of the building line, if there is other available outdoor space on the property.
How do I obtain a trash cart or get an additional one?
Please see Trash/Recycling Carts for details.
Must I use municipal curbside recycling service?
No. Your other options are to dispose of your recycling for free at the Drop Off Facility, or to contract with a private hauler.