Manchester Trash Pickup Schedule, Recycling & Bulk 2026
Find your Manchester SWEP collection day, biweekly recycling week, yard waste season, bulky item pickup, and 2026 holiday delays — by address.
City of Manchester · Solid Waste & Environmental Programming (SWEP) · Department of Public Works · Updated 2026
Find Your Manchester Collection Day
Manchester SWEP operates Monday through Friday routes. Your exact day and recycling week depend on your address. Use the official address lookup or select your day below for quick information.
👈 Select your day above, or use the official address lookup for your exact schedule and recycling week.
⚠ Don’t know your day? Use the official Manchester Schedule Lookup (address lookup + downloadable calendar). Or call SWEP at (603) 624-6444. All contacts ↓
Manchester Waste Collection — Quick Facts
The City of Manchester’s Solid Waste and Environmental Programming (SWEP) division collects trash and recycling from approximately 24,000 residential and commercial stops every week, serving over 100,000 customers. Trash is collected weekly; recycling is every other week (biweekly). Yard waste collection is seasonal, with varying frequency. All routes run Monday through Friday.
Manchester’s Two Curbside Streams — Trash Weekly, Recycling Biweekly
Manchester SWEP provides weekly trash and every-other-week recycling curbside. Yard waste is seasonal curbside service. Bulky items, electronics, and hazardous materials go through the Drop-Off Facility or special events.
Trash
All household garbage. Contained in bags or approved containers. No hazardous materials, no loose yard waste. Place at curb by 7 AM on your collection day.
Weekly • Mon–Fri by routeRecycling — Blue Cart
Single-stream. Biweekly (every other week). No plastic bags, no Styrofoam. Items rinsed, clean, and loose. Confirm your week via the official schedule lookup or downloadable calendar.
Every other week • Blue cartYard Waste — Seasonal
Weekly mid-April through October (biweekly in summer months). Winter: suspended except holiday tree pickup. No plastic bags — use paper bags or labeled containers.
Seasonal • Paper bags or labeled bins⏰ Set-Out Rules
- All trash and recycling must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Setting out the night before is recommended.
- Trash must be in bags or closed containers. No loose trash.
- Recycling must be in your blue cart with items clean, rinsed, and loose — no bags.
- Do not sweep yard waste into the street — it can block storm drains.
Manchester Holiday Trash Collection Schedule 2026
Manchester SWEP observes several City holidays. When a holiday falls on a collection day, that day’s service is delayed by one day for the remainder of that week. Use the official schedule lookup or download the 2026 calendar for exact holiday dates for your route. Independence Day falls on a Saturday in 2026 — no weekday impact.
| Holiday | 2026 Date | Impact | What Happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Thu, Jan 1 | 1-Day Delay | Thu → Fri | Mon–Wed: normal |
| MLK Jr. Day | Mon, Jan 19 | 1-Day Delay | All routes that week shift one day later |
| Presidents’ Day | Mon, Feb 16 | 1-Day Delay | All routes that week shift one day later |
| Memorial Day | Mon, May 25 | 1-Day Delay | All routes that week shift one day later |
| Independence Day | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal | Falls on Saturday — no weekday impact |
| Labor Day | Mon, Sep 7 | 1-Day Delay | All routes that week shift one day later |
| Veterans’ Day | Wed, Nov 11 | 1-Day Delay | Wed → Thu | Thu → Fri | Mon–Tue: normal |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thu, Nov 26 | 1-Day Delay | Thu → Fri | Mon–Wed: normal |
| Christmas Day | Fri, Dec 25 | 1-Day Delay | Fri → Sat | Mon–Thu: normal that week |
Manchester Recycling — Single-Stream, Every Other Week
Manchester uses single-stream recycling collected every other week in the blue cart. All items must be clean, rinsed, and placed loose (no bags). Confirm your A/B week using the official address-based schedule lookup or calendar download.
✅ Accepted in the Blue Recycling Cart
- Paper: newspapers, junk mail, magazines, office paper, paper bags, phone books
- Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- Aluminum and steel/tin cans
- Glass bottles and jars (rinsed)
- Rigid plastic bottles, jugs, and containers (rinsed)
- Cartons: milk, juice, broth (rinsed)
🚫 Never in the Blue Cart
- Plastic bags or film → grocery store drop-off
- Styrofoam → trash
- Food waste → trash
- Yard waste → yard waste collection
- Electronics or batteries → Drop-Off Facility or HHW event
- Ceramics or dishes
- Motor oil containers
- Hazardous waste or bulky metal
Manchester Yard Waste Collection — Seasonal
Manchester SWEP provides curbside yard waste collection seasonally. Spring and fall: collected weekly (mid-April through October). Summer months: biweekly (every other week). Winter: service suspended, except for Christmas tree pickup in January. Do not sweep yard waste into the street.
✅ Accepted Yard Waste
- Grass clippings and leaves (in paper bags or labeled containers)
- Garden trimmings and weeds
- Small branches and twigs (bundled)
- Christmas trees (January, after the holiday)
🚫 Not Accepted as Yard Waste
- Plastic bags — will not be collected; use paper bags or labeled bins
- Soil, rocks, or dirt
- Food waste → trash
- Large tree stumps or root balls
Manchester Bulky Item Pickup — Appointment Required
Bulky items (furniture, appliances) cannot be placed with regular trash and recycling. You have two options: bring items to the Manchester Drop-Off Facility at 500 Dunbarton Road, or schedule a curbside bulky item pickup appointment with SWEP.
📅 How to Schedule Curbside Bulky Pickup
- Contact SWEP at (603) 624-6444 to schedule an appointment. Provide a list of items. Confirm your pickup date.
- Place items curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Keep separate from trash and recycling.
- Alternatively, bring items directly to the Manchester Drop-Off Facility at 500 Dunbarton Road. Fees apply for most items at the facility.
✅ Typically Accepted — Bulk Curbside
- Furniture: sofas, chairs, tables, bed frames
- Mattresses and box springs
- Large appliances (coordinate Freon removal for refrigerators/AC)
- White goods (washers, dryers)
🚫 Not Accepted — Bulk Curbside
- Electronics → Drop-Off Facility or HHW event
- Construction or demolition debris → Drop-Off Facility (fee)
- Tires → Drop-Off Facility (fee)
- Hazardous materials → HHW event
- Items not on confirmed appointment list
Manchester Drop-Off Facility — 500 Dunbarton Road
The Manchester Drop-Off Facility at 500 Dunbarton Road accepts a wide range of materials not eligible for curbside collection. Fees apply for many items. Residential annual permits may be required. Open weekdays and select Saturdays (first and third Saturday of each month).
🚩 Manchester Drop-Off Facility
500 Dunbarton Road, Manchester, NH 03108
Mon–Fri: varies (call to confirm)
1st & 3rd Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (approximate — confirm before visiting)
☎ (603) 624-6504
Fees apply for many material types. Annual residential permits required in most cases.
🚩 Accepted at Drop-Off Facility
Recyclables (no fees), electronics, tires (fee), waste oil, yard waste, latex paint, metal scrap, construction & demolition debris (fee), white goods & bulky items, and more.
Alkaline batteries: 8.75¢/lb. Fluorescent lamps: must be intact (no broken bulbs).
Not accepted: plastic bags, garbage, Styrofoam, ceramics, motor oil containers, hazardous waste, plate glass, bulk metal (those go to HHW event or appropriate stream).
Manchester Household Hazardous Waste Events
Manchester SWEP coordinates periodic HHW collection events for Manchester residents only. These are separate from the Drop-Off Facility. Participants must bring proof of Manchester residency. The City allows up to 10 gallons of liquid and 20 pounds of solid HHW per visit at no cost.
⚠ HHW Event Rules
- Liquids must be in containers no larger than 5 gallons each. Each container must be labeled.
- Carry containers individually or in boxes — not in garbage bags.
- Upcoming 2026 event date confirmed: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 8 AM – 2 PM. Check manchesternh.gov for additional 2026 dates.
✅ Accepted at HHW Events
- Antifreeze
- Button cell and rechargeable batteries
- Household cleaners and disinfectants
- Drain openers
- Mercury thermometers
- Fluorescent bulbs (intact)
- Oil-based paints, stains, and thinners
- Pesticides and solvents
🚫 Not Accepted at HHW Events
- Construction & demolition debris → Drop-Off Facility
- Electronics → Drop-Off Facility
- Fire extinguishers → special handling
- Household trash → regular collection
- Latex paint → solidify and trash, or Drop-Off Facility
- Medicines including sharps → pharmacy take-back
- Propane tanks → special handling
- Used tires → Drop-Off Facility (fee)
What to Do If Your Collection Was Missed in Manchester
- Confirm your collection day and recycling week using the official address lookup at manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and-Recycling/Schedules.
- Check for a holiday delay. Manchester observes multiple holidays that shift collection one day later for the week. Independence Day falls on Saturday in 2026 — no delay.
- Verify placement: trash and recycling must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m., in closed bags or the blue cart, with no hazardous materials, no yard waste in trash, etc.
- Check for contamination. If prohibited items were in your recycling cart, crews may have skipped it. Remove offending items for next collection.
- Contact SWEP at (603) 624-6444 to report the missed pickup.
Manchester Trash & Recycling Tips Every Resident Should Know
🏠 New to Manchester or Just Moved In?
Use the official Manchester SWEP Schedules page at manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and-Recycling/Schedules to look up your collection day by address and download your personalized 2026 calendar. Service is provided to eligible properties along public streets within Manchester city limits.
❄ Winter Weather & Snow
- During heavy snowfall, crews may run behind schedule or collection may be delayed. Place trash at the curb cleared of snow and ice.
- Check manchesternh.gov for weather-related service announcements.
🚫 5 Common Mistakes Manchester Residents Make
- Putting plastic bags in the blue recycling cart — they contaminate the load
- Not confirming biweekly recycling week via the official address lookup — it varies by route
- Placing bulky items at curbside without scheduling an appointment first
- Sweeping yard waste into the street — it blocks storm drains and won’t be collected
- Forgetting that summer yard waste goes to biweekly frequency (April–Oct)
Contact Manchester SWEP & Trash Services
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| SWEP — Trash & Recycling | 📞 (603) 624-6444 — missed pickups, bulky scheduling, collection day questions, yard waste, holiday schedule |
| Drop-Off Facility | 📞 (603) 624-6504 • 500 Dunbarton Road, Manchester, NH 03108 • 1st & 3rd Saturday 8 AM–2 PM + weekdays (call to confirm) |
| Official Schedule Lookup | manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and-Recycling/Schedules — address-based calendar, recycling week, composting & textile tabs, Recylopedia item lookup |
| Trash & Recycling Main Page | manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and-Recycling — all SWEP programs, HHW event dates, bulky items, yard waste rules |
| Manchester City Hall | One City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH 03101 • General: (603) 624-6500 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Manchester Trash Pickup
Still Can’t Find Your Collection Day?
The Manchester SWEP Schedules page is the most reliable tool for finding your trash day, biweekly recycling week, and yard waste schedule by address. You can also download your personalized 2026 calendar from the same page.
🔍 Official Manchester Lookup & Contact Options
Use these authoritative sources for address-specific schedule information:
🔍 Schedule Lookup 📞 Call (603) 624-6444| Official Schedule Lookup | manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and-Recycling/Schedules — enter your address to find your collection day, recycling week, and downloadable calendar |
| Trash & Recycling Main Page | manchesternh.gov/Departments/Trash-and-Recycling — all programs, HHW events, bulky items, yard waste, Drop-Off Facility |
| SWEP Phone | (603) 624-6444 — missed pickups, bulky scheduling, all trash & recycling questions |
| Drop-Off Facility | (603) 624-6504 • 500 Dunbarton Road • 1st & 3rd Sat 8 AM–2 PM + weekdays |
You will leave this website when using any of the links above. The Manchester SWEP address-based lookup is the definitive source for your personalized 2026 collection schedule.
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