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 (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 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.
Spring: April 20 - 24, 2026
Fall: November 16 - 20, 2026
Christmas Trees: Collected the 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.
