Recycling

Recycling Information

It is important to know how you can dispose of certain items. It's also important to know what you can and can't recycle. Here are some ways that you can dispose of your household items.

Appliances

Certain appliances can be recycled for a fee. Pricing is $40 for appliances and $55 for televisions and other screens. 

• Schedule and pay for pickup with the Waste Management by calling 1-800-972-4545
• Leave it on the curbside no later than 7 am on your scheduled pickup day
• If it's your trash day, keep it separate from the trash
• Can not be wrapped up, tied up, or covered by anything

Mattresses / Box Spring

• Schedule a pickup and pay with the DPW by calling 617-993-2680 or using our online payment system. Pickups scheduled online will receive confirmation of the pickup date within 24 hours following payment confirmation. The fee is $50 per item.  
• Leave it on the curbside no later than 7 am on your scheduled pickup day
• If it's your trash day, keep it separate from the trash
• Can not be wrapped up, tied up, or covered by anything
• Air or water beds, Mattress pads and toppers, pet beds, or any item less than 4 inches thick will not be accepted.

Plastics

• Number 1, 2, and 5 plastics can be recycled.
  • Generally, these items are bottles, jars, cups, and jugs
  • Solo cups and black plastics (often takeout containers) cannot be recycled

Textiles

See locations of Textile Bins in Belmont: Textile Ban and How to Recycle Textiles

• Textiles can only be placed in the bins located around town
• Please do not put any electronics, furniture, toys, books, or carriages in or around the bins
• Textiles cannot be wet, moldy or have any hazardous materials on them
• If the textile box is full, please do not place textiles outside of the bins. Instead, find the next closest bin to drop off your textiles or call to have them picked up

If you are unsure if an item should go in the bin, please type the questionable item in the following Recycle Smart Recyclopedia widget.