Curbside Collection

The Town of Exeter offers a curbside collection of household trash, recyclables, bulky waste, and limited leaf and grass pick-up through a contract with Waste Management (WM) of New Hampshire. You can find your collection day by clicking on the Curbside Collection Schedule attached below.

Household trash must be in “Town of Exeter” Blue Bags and placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on your regular pick-up day. There is no limit on the number of blue bags. Bags must be tied and not exceed the weight limit stated on the bag (approximately 45 lbs for a large bag). For blue bag quality concerns, Waste Zero can be reached at 800-866-3954. 

Blue bags can be purchased at: the Public Works Office, Arjay’s, Deep Meadow Variety, Exeter Market, Gerry’s Variety, Hannaford, Market Basket (Epping/Stratham), and Shaw’s.

Large Bag - $2.50 (33 gallon), roll of 10 is $25.00/each
Small Bag - $1.25 (15 gallon), roll of 10 is $12.50/each

Regular trash, recyclables & bulky waste items are collected on the same day as your regular pickup. If your trash or recycling was missed, contact the Public Works Office 603-773-6157.

Pick-up delay Information:

Holidays observed by Waste Management:
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Pick-up will be delayed one day after inclement weather or if the holiday falls on a weekday. 
For example: If the holiday falls on a Monday Monday's route will be picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday's will be Wednesday, Wednesday's will be Thursday, Thursday's will be Friday, and Friday's will be Saturday.

For up-to-date collection schedules, the Public Works Department has a 24/7 information line which can be reached at 603-418-6450.

Bulky Waste

One (1) Bulk Item (with $5 sticker) may be placed curbside each week on your regular trash collection day (of the town's curbside collection program). Bulk stickers can be purchased from the Public Works Office, Town Office, or you can purchase bulk stickers online.

Large household items may be disposed of such as:

• Couch (sectional/modular couches 1 sticker per piece)
• Chair
• Table
• Mattress
• Box spring

If the item in question is not listed here, please review the "How do I dispose" list in the attachments below. Email publicworks@exeternh.gov if you have any additional questions.

Bulk pick-up does not include:

• White goods or metal items must be disposed of properly at the Transfer Station (washer, dryer, dishwasher, treadmills, etc.)
• Appliances with freon (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.)
• Construction debris (window, door, carpet, toilet, sink, etc.)
• Electronics (TV, computer, vacuum, etc.)

Leaf & Grass Disposal

Waste Management will pick up leaves and grass twice yearly, once in the spring & once in the fall. Dates will be established each year. The collection will be limited to 12 leaf bags per residence. Leaves must be in biodegradable paper bags. Leaves & grass can also be taken to the Transfer Station during normal hours of operation (no permit required).

Leaves and grass are composted at the Transfer Station. The finished compost is free to Exeter residents. 

Spring: TBD
Fall: TBD
 

Christmas Trees

Christmas trees will be picked up curbside by 7 am on your regular pick-up day during the second full week of January. All decorations, including garland, must be removed. Tree pick-up does not include wreaths. Local farms may also be interested in your tree to feed their goats! Tree pick-up will occur unless there is a snowstorm. Please ensure there isn't potential for your tree to be frozen in a snowbank.

Sharps Disposal

To safely dispose of sharps, needles, or syringes place in a durable plastic bottle such as a laundry detergent bottle. Once the jug is 3/4 full, write SHARPS on it, tape the lid so it will not accidentally open, and dispose of it in your household trash.