Curbside Collection

Memorial Day, May 25th: Trash and recycle pick-up will be delayed 1 day due to the Monday holiday. Please have your trash and recycling out before 7am on the day after your normal day to ensure it will not be missed.

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.

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 (only available to purchase at Public Works, Town Office or ONLINE). Stickers purchased online are mailed to you.

Acceptable items included various furniture 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 recorded 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.