Effective waste management is crucial for maintaining a clean, healthy community. In Belmont, Massachusetts, the Department of Public Works (DPW) provides comprehensive trash and recycling services designed to meet residents’ needs while promoting environmental responsibility.
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Trash Pick Up Schedule in Belmont
Residents must place their trash and recycling carts curbside prior to 7 am on their regularly scheduled pickup day. Waste Management handles the collection, with strict guidelines to ensure efficient service.
Residential Trash Collection Rules
- Carts must be completely closed
- No additional trash in unofficial carts or bags
- Carts cannot contain unacceptable items
- If pickup is missed, contact DPW at 617-993-2680 by noon the next business day
Recycling Services
Belmont supports responsible recycling with clear guidelines:
Acceptable Plastics
- Number 1, 2, and 5 plastics
- Bottles, jars, cups, and jugs
Non-Recyclable Items
- Solo cups
- Black plastics
- Takeout containers
Bulk & Large Item Pick Up
Starting July 1, 2025, bulk item pickup will cost $40 per item. Residents can:
- Call Waste Management at 1-800-972-4545 to schedule
- Schedule multiple bulky items per week
- Pay the applicable fee
Special Item Recycling
Appliances
- $40 per appliance
- $55 for televisions/monitors
- Call 1-800-972-4545 to schedule
Mattresses
- $50 per mattress/box spring
- Payment via online portal, cash, or check
- Call 617-993-2680 for scheduling
Yard Waste & Seasonal Services
Yard waste pickup runs from April to mid-December:
- Pickup begins week of April 7, 2025
- Every other week on recycle day
- Weekly from October 27 to December 11, 2025
Yard Waste Guidelines
- 32-gallon barrels with yard waste stickers
- 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags
- Maximum 50 pounds per container
- Acceptable: Leaves, twigs, grass, small prunings
- Unacceptable: Food scraps, animal waste, soil, plastic bags
Holiday Trash Pick Up Changes
The DPW provides a 2025-2026 Trash and Recycling Calendar to help residents plan for holiday schedules and potential service modifications.
Additional Disposal Options
Overflow Bags
- Available for extra trash
- Maximum 6 bags per week
- $15 per roll of 5 bags
- Purchase at DPW, Hillside Garden Supply, or Star Market
Hazardous Waste
- Collection days begin in April
- Located at Minuteman Household Hazardous Waste Products Facility
- Preregistration required online
How to Find or Request Services
- DPW Office: 19 Moore Street, Belmont, MA 02478
- Phone: 617-993-2680
- Facebook: Belmont Trash and Recycling Page
- Online Recycle Smart Recyclopedia for item disposal questions
Belmont’s trash pick up and recycling services offer comprehensive, environmentally conscious waste management. By following guidelines and staying informed, residents can contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable community.
FAQ
Why hasn’t my garbage been picked up today?A garbage truck might skip your trash pickup for several reasons. Common reasons include improper sorting of waste, overweight or oversized containers, blocked access to the garbage due to parked vehicles or construction, hazardous materials in the garbage, or severe weather conditions.
How do I dispose of furniture in Belmont MA?Through Belmont’s partnership with Waste Management, every household is offered bulky item pickup. Pickups can be scheduled by phone or online, and must be scheduled by 1pm the business day before your scheduled trash day. Only the item scheduled will be picked up, so residents that are moving have to plan in advance.
Are you supposed to tip your trash pickup?But in the United States most garbage collectors get paid well above the minimum wage, so no tip is expected.
What holidays are garbage collection services in Cambridge?Waste collection services continue to operate on all statutory holidays except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
https://www.belmont-ma.gov/263/Recycling-Trash-Information
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