GarbageBag all garbage before placing in cart (this prevents litter). Only bags placed inside garbage cart will be picked up. Your garbage collection day will remain the same.

Bulky ItemsItems too large to fit inside your garbage cart are bulky items (such as furniture, lawn mowers, etc.). Residents should call 704.792.0800 to schedule pickup of bulky items.

E-WasteAny item with a circuit board is e-waste (such as TVs, computers, cell phones, etc.). Residents should call 704.792.0800 to schedule pickup of e-waste.

Recycle MoreReduce the amount of waste going to the landfill by recycling as many items as possible.

(Please rinse all food, drink, or other residues from items first.)

Although recycling is

not mandatory, it is strongly

recommended. (Recycling materials into new products preserves natural

resources, reduces energy consumption, and reduces

our dependence on foreign oil)

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Beginning July 5th, please recycle all plastics (no Styrofoam, bags, or wrap)

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Please continue to recycle these items

7 Aluminum Cans

7 Metal Food Cans & Lids

7 Glass Bottles & Jars

7 Cereal & Food Boxes

7 Cardboard Boxes Flattened

7 Mixed Paper, Newspapers with Inserts, & Junk Mail

7 Paperback Books

7 Magazines & Phonebooks

7 Spiral Paper Cans (with plastic lids detached)

New! Beginning July 5, 2011, please recycle these items

Empty Aerosol Cans (no paint cans)

All Plastics 1-7 (no Styrofoam, bags, or wrap)

Wide-Mouth Plastic Containers & Lids

Rigid Plastic Containers & Small Hard Plastic Toys

Milk & Juice Cartons, & Juice Boxes

Shredded Paper (placed in clear bag)

Being conscientious with waste is a community affair.

Reduce the amount of waste you produce

Reuse items or give them away

Recycle and compost as much as possible

Make it a habit!

For more information, visit

cityofbelmont.org or call Waste Pro

704.792.0800.