Town of Rye, NH Department of Public Works

09/11/2026

08/19/2026

PAVING ALERT
The State of NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will begin paving operations on
Monday August 26th for approximately two weeks as they with with Pike Industries to mill and pave portions of
Route 1A (.4 miles) and
Route 1B (3.8 miles)

Expect delays and seek alternate routes as necessary.

Motorcycles use caution on uneven surfaces

for more NHDOT paving plans:
https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/dot/remote-docs/nhdot-scheduled-resurfacing-program-map.pdf

08/05/2026

Some tips on how to dispose of latex paint! Oil based paints and solvents are considered Household Hazardous Waste and can be disposed of Rye residents on September 19th, more information about HHW Day is below!

YOU ASKED: HOW DO I DISPOSE OF MY OLD PAINT? 🎨🖌

The first step is to figure out what TYPE of paint it is ... water-based or oil-based.

WATER-BASED PAINT will be labeled "acrylic," "latex," or "water-based." Another hint is that paint can be cleaned off of hands with soap and water and has low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Most paint now sold at big-box stores is water-based. Here's how to dispose of water-based paint:

- JUST A LITTLE PAINT: remove the paint can lid and let it dry out. Once dried, you can toss with your household trash.

- 1/4 CAN OF PAINT: add a drying agent like kitty litter, cardboard scraps, or sawdust to soak up the paint and let it dry. Once dried, you can toss with your household trash.

- 1/2 CAN OF PAINT: layer paint and drying agents (listed above) in a cardboard box until dried. Once dried, you can toss with your household trash.

- FULL OR MOSTLY FULL PAINT: as long as it hasn't gone bad, you can DONATE the paint to Habitat for Humanity. Find a location near you by calling 1-800-HABITAT (1-800-422-4828).

OIL-BASED PAINT may be labeled "gel paint," "enamel," or "oil based." It has a strong smell and can only be cleaned with mineral spirits or turpentine. Because of the high VOCs, oil-based paint sale is restricted in most states.

Oil-based paint is considered Household Hazardous Waste and must be disposed of at a hazardous waste collection site or event. Air drying liquid solvent-based paint is not recommended, but if the paint has completely solidified in a closed can, you can dispose of it in your regular trash.

♻️ For more information about disposing paint in New Hampshire: www.des.nh.gov/news-and-media/blog/paint
♻️ For more information about disposing paint in Vermont or Maine: www.paintcare.org/

07/31/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Day
Saturday September 19th
Brentwood Highway Garage
9am to 12 pm
Serving the towns of
Kensington, Fremont, Rye, Brentwood, No. Hampton & Sandown
Driver's Licensed or proof of residency required
for more details of what is allowed, please see www.srrd53.com

06/29/2026

Stormwater Recipe:
Step 1: Let the rain wash over the landscape, picking up pollution and trash.
Step 2: Watch as it travels straight to rivers, lakes, and oceans—(or goes through a storm drain—same thing!)
Step 3: Regret how how it impacts the waters we love (and swim and fish in, drink, etc.)
Serving Size: 400,000+ residents of southern New Hampshire and Maine.

06/22/2026

All Rye Town Offices will be closed on Friday July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. The Rye Transfer station will be open on July 3rd.

The Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Saturday July 4th.

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06/12/2026

Striping will commence after 9PM on
Monday June 15th
Tuesday June 16th
Wednesday June 17th
weather permitting, of course.

Please stay back from the equipment and watch for the cones -- they mark fresh paint!

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Rye DPW as we work to make improvements.

05/27/2026

Join our team! Not just a summer job, but a chance to get paid to stay active while you help keep Rye beautiful! Your efforts make a visible impact!

Job application is linked here:
https://www.town.rye.nh.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif3751/f/uploads/application_for_employment.pdf