Public Works FAQ

• If I see an unusual amount of water in the road what should I do?

  Call (603) 890-2150, if it is after hours you can call the fire department business line at (603) 890-2200, they will dispatch our on-call foreman to respond.

• I have noticed that Beavers are building a dam and creating a potential water problem who should I call?

  You will need to call the Fish and Game Department at (603) 271-3421.

• If I see a pothole in the road who should I call?

  Call the DPW at (603) 890-2150 after hours leave a message.

• Who do I call if I see a street light out?

  Call Granite State Electric at (800)-322-3223.

• Who do I call if I see a street sign or stop sign down?

  During regular work hours call (603) 890-2150, after hours leave a message.

Public Works - Cemetery

• Can anyone be buried at this cemetery?

  Only Salem residents can purchase cemetery plots. (No pre-buying of lots)

• How can I purchase a plot?

  You can purchase through the Funeral Home or directly from the Town by calling (603) 890-2150. A phone call will be returned to you. Note: in order to purchase a new plot the individual must be deceased (no pre-buying of lots).

• How much does it cost?

  Single Lot	$400.00
  Double Lot	$800.00
  Cremation Lot	$400.00
  Winter Fees	$150.00
  Veterans Discount	$50.00
  Saturday/Sunday Fees	$200.00
  Grave Opening	$500.00
  Cremation Opening	$75.00
  Baby Grave Opening	$75.00

Public Works - Transfer Station

• • How do I use the Transfer Station?

    You must purchase a Transfer Station permit which includes 3 bulky waste coupons at Town Hall - Town Clerk Office with your vehicle registration. Effective date is April 1st annually.

  • What can I bring to the Transfer Station?

    When arriving at the Transfer Station you will notice the different locations to place your bundles. Please ask the attendant for further instruction. When you enter the Transfer Station with C&D Material you will see the attendant first. The attendant at the trash building will accept your filled out coupon and direct you to the proper dumpster.

    • All household trash - you must separate.
    • Plastic, Cans, bottles/glass (called co-mingles) Newspaper, Cardboard. This all gets placed in the building.
    • C&D (Construction and Demolition Material) - Bulky Waste (Bulky Waste Coupon required).
    • Scrap Metal - no coupon needed - white goods (washer/dryers/propane tanks) see attendant and he will direct you to the proper location. Refrigerators need the door removed.
    • Brush - less than 4" in diameter are to be placed in the appropriate pile - see attendant.
    • Leaves and grass are to be placed in a separate pile - see attendant.
    • Waste oil - in the waste oil drum - see attendant.
    • Automobile batteries - to be placed in the battery bin - see attendant.
    • Latex Paint  only - must be dried up.
    • Ordinance - Refer to the Salem Administrative Municipal Codes - #302
  • What is not allowed at the Transfer Station?
    • No hazardous materials or commercial waste.
    • NO PAINT (OIL BASED PAINT) - NO PAINT THINNER - NO MEDICAL WASTE - NO GASOLINE OR ANY TYPE OF FLAMMABLES - NO ANTIFREEZE - NO CEMENT - CONCRETE - HOT TOP - BRICKS - ROCKS