Rochester Nh Dump Hours

Rochester NH Dump Hours and Waste Disposal Information

Rochester residents looking for information on dump hours, waste disposal, and recycling can find all the details they need in this comprehensive guide.

Rochester Residential Drop-off Center

• Address: 90 Rochester Neck Rd, Rochester, NH 03839
• Hours:
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Accepted Items at the Drop-off Center:

• Commingled glass, plastic, and metal
• Cardboard, newspaper, junk mail
• Scrap metal (drain all liquids)
• Computers, including hard drives and monitors
• Televisions
• Tires with or without rims (up to 8 per year per household)
• Leaf and yard waste (no large stumps)

Bulky Waste Collection

Bulky waste items can be placed on the curb the 2nd full week of each month or brought to the Turnkey Drop-off Center.

Items NOT Accepted in Trash Carts:

• Dirt, sod, concrete, or rock
• Construction/demolition debris
• Household hazardous waste
• Hot ashes or flammable materials (e.g., oil, gas, paint)

Excess Trash Disposal

For excess trash that does not fit in the provided cart, residents can purchase 30-gallon bags with stickers from the City’s Revenue Office for $1.75 each. These bags must be brought to the Turnkey Drop-off Center for disposal.

Leaf & Yard Waste Collection

During designated yard waste collection weeks, leaves should be placed in paper bags for pickup on the regular trash day.

Recycling Guidelines

• Only place acceptable recyclables in the recycling cart.
• Large cardboard boxes must be broken down and placed inside the bin.
• All recyclables should be placed loose in carts, not bagged.
• Acceptable recyclables include:
  • Plastic bottles & containers
  • Food & beverage cans
  • Paper
  • Flattened cardboard & paperboard
  • Glass bottles & containers

Items NOT Accepted in Recycling Carts:

• Food or liquids
• Foam cups & containers
• Loose plastic bags, bagged recyclables, or film
• Batteries
• Green waste
• Clothing, furniture, and carpet

Holiday Schedule

When an observed holiday falls on a normal collection day, collections will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. Holidays that may result in delayed collections include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day

Contact Information

• Department of Public Works: (603) 332-4096
• City website: www.rochesternh.net
• Waste Management: (800) 972-4545

For more detailed information, please refer to the following resources:

• Trash and Recycling Information
• 2022 Waste Management Trash and Recycling Flyer