Curbside Collection

The Town of Exeter provides curbside collection for household trash, recyclables, bulky waste, and seasonal leaf/grass pickup through Waste Management (WM) of New Hampshire.

Trash Collection

Must use “Town of Exeter” Blue Bags, placed curbside by 7:00 AM on your pick-up day. The Curbside Collection schedule below can help you determine your pick-up day.

No bag limit; each must be tied and under 45 lbs.

Purchase bags at local retailers or the Public Works Office:

• Large (33 gal): $2.50 each, roll of 10 for $25
• Small (15 gal): $1.25 each, roll of 10 for $12.50

Recycling & Bulky Waste

Collected on the same day as regular trash.

One bulky item per week with a $5 sticker (available at Public Works, Town Office or online).

Acceptable items: Couches, chairs, tables, mattresses, box springs.

Not included: Appliances, metal items, electronics, construction debris—these must go to the Transfer Station.

Collection Delays

Pickup is delayed one day after a major holiday or severe weather if it occurs on a weekday.

Holidays observed: New Year’s, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

For updates, call the Public Works Info Line: 603-418-6450.

Seasonal Pickup

Leaves & Grass: Collected twice a year (spring & fall, up to 12 biodegradable bags per residence) or dropped off at the Transfer Station for composting.

Spring: April 21 - 25, 2025
Fall: November 17 - 21, 2025

Christmas Trees: Collected second full week of January (must be decoration-free; no wreaths).

Sharps Disposal

Place sharps in a sealed plastic bottle (e.g., detergent jug), label "SHARPS", tape lid, and dispose of in household trash.

For questions, contact Public Works: 603-773-6157 or publicworks@exeternh.gov.