If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a week day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Monday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.
Residential Waste Service in Belmont, MA
Trash, Recycling & Yard Waste Pickup
Belmont has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.
Holiday Schedule
Check for holidays that may affect your service
Service Guides & Instructions
Service & Collection Information
A 64 gallon cart is provided for weekly WM trash collection. Trash may also be collected in customer-provided town approved bags. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify".
Container Setout Instructions
Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 7 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.
How to Prepare Your Materials
All trash should be bagged. Do not overfill your container – the lid must close tightly. Up to six (6) town approved overflow bags are allowed each service day. Any other materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.
What Belongs in Your Container
Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).
Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.
Set Up New Residential Service
For new service starts, please submit a request for help by clicking here. Select "Continue as Guest," enter your address, and follow the prompts to submit a request.
Report a Missed Pickup
If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, report a missed pickup by contacting the Town of Belmont at 617-993-2680.
Request a Container Repair or Replacement
To request a container repair or replacement, please contact the Town of Belmont at 617-993-2680.
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Recycling 101
Watch Recycling 101 to learn about the Three Basic Rules of recycling:
- Recycle dry bottles, cans, paper and cardboard
- Keep food and liquid out of the recycling
- No loose plastic bags or film, and no bagged recyclables
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