Fruit & vegetable scraps
Remove packaging first.
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Everyday essentials · Belleville
Garbage & recycling
Collection days, bag tags and the right place for the things you need to get rid of.
Start here
When’s my collection day?
Look up your address on the City’s collection map. Check holiday changes before setting out your bins.
Your neighbourhood, your schedule
When’s my next pickup?
Confirm your home collection day once, then check the next pickup here.
Use GPS at home. The GPS pin is checked on this device; OpenStreetMap receives map-area requests for the preview. Only the confirmed weekday is remembered. You can always choose your day manually.
Previously checked rules; confirm current notices. City collection information
A date worth remembering
Leaf & yard-waste pickup
Spring and fall collections have their own schedule. Check your home’s area before choosing a reminder.
Find my area on the City map
Help me choose a zone
Find your home on the City’s collection-zone map, then choose its zone. Leaf zones can differ from regular garbage routes.
- Zone 1
- West of the Moira River, south of the CNR tracks.
- Zone 2
- West of the Moira River, north of the CNR tracks, south of Highway 401.
- Zone 3
- East of the Moira River, north of Victoria Avenue, south of Highway 401.
- Zone 4
- East of the Moira River, south of Victoria Avenue.
- Zone 5
- West of Highway 37; confirm the full boundary on the City map.
- Zone 6
- East of Highway 37; confirm the full boundary on the City map.
Check the map if you live near a zone boundary. Use your home’s zone even when you are browsing from somewhere else.
Use this at home. It checks your current location and asks you to confirm before choosing a zone. The GPS pin and zone check stay on this device. OpenStreetMap receives requests for the preview’s map area.
Leaf zones can differ from your regular garbage day. Your home collection area is saved only after you confirm it.
Choose leaf-pickup remindersReady at the curb
- Set out by 7 a.m. Use kraft paper bags, cardboard boxes, canisters or bushel baskets.
- Tie branches and brush into small bundles.
- Keep yard waste separate from kitchen green-bin organics.
Belleville leaf & yard-waste depot
75 Wallbridge Crescent. Free for Belleville yard waste; bring proof of residency. Check current hours before travelling.
Previously reviewed City information · Saturday, October 24, 2026. Weather and service notices may change arrangements. Current City schedule & preparation rules
Fall 2026 dates were confirmed against the City’s October 16 announcement and its six-zone collection table. A new year’s schedule needs its own confirmation.
Before you toss it
What goes in which bin?
Look up an everyday item for Belleville. Green-bin food scraps, recycling and special drop-offs each have their own rules.
Two blue-box streams
Keep paper/fibre separate from containers. The current local guide puts flexible plastic packaging with paper/fibre; foam packaging goes with containers. Empty packaging and remove food residue.
See the official sorting picture31 items in this quick guide
Meat, fish & bones
Includes cooked food scraps and bones; remove wrappers.
Official ruleDairy, eggshells & leftovers
Food goes here; empty recyclable packaging goes in the appropriate blue-box stream.
Official ruleBread, rice & pasta
Remove bags and other packaging.
Official ruleCoffee grounds, filters & tea bags
Loose grounds, paper filters and tea bags are accepted. This does not include plastic coffee pods.
Official ruleFood-soiled paper towels & napkins
For food-soiled kitchen paper, not wipes or paper used with hazardous cleaning products.
Official ruleGreasy pizza box / food-soiled cardboard
Remove plastic and loose packaging. A clean, empty cardboard portion can go with paper recycling.
Official ruleGreen-bin liner bags
Use a certified compostable liner. The City rejects ordinary, biodegradable and oxo-degradable plastic bags.
Official ruleClean cardboard & cereal boxes
Empty and flatten. Cardboard pieces must be no larger than 60 × 60 cm.
Official rulePaper, flyers, newspapers & magazines
Keep clean and dry. Books are excluded from this packaging/paper collection.
Official ruleShredded paper
Put shredded paper inside a tied clear plastic bag.
Official ruleBread bags, chip bags & flexible packaging
Empty and free of food residue. The current local recycling guide puts flexible packaging in the paper/fibre stream.
Official rulePet-food bags & paper packaging
Paper laminate packaging must be empty and free from food residue.
Official rulePlastic bottles, tubs & food containers
Empty and remove food residue. Keep plastic lids and caps on.
Official ruleGlass jars & bottles
For empty packaging glass. Remove lids and caps. Drinking glasses, mirrors and window glass are not packaging.
Official ruleMilk, juice & soup cartons
Empty, rinse and drain. Keep lids and caps on.
Official ruleFood cans, metal tins & aluminum foil
Empty and remove food residue. Ball up clean aluminum foil.
Official ruleFoam trays, cups & protective packaging
Empty and free of food residue. Remove the meat tray’s absorbent pad and film.
Official ruleEmpty hot & cold drink cups
Paper laminate cups/containers must be empty. Remove lids; sort each lid by material.
Official ruleToothpaste & hand-cream tubes
Empty the tube and keep the cap on.
Official ruleDiapers & sanitary products
Keep out of both green bins and recycling. Do not flush.
Official ruleWipes, including “flushable” wipes
Wipes do not belong in the toilet, green bin or recycling.
Official rulePet waste & cat litter
Bag securely and follow the City’s garbage weight and bag-tag rules.
Official ruleLeaves, grass & garden waste
This is separate from the household green-bin program. Check the leaf collection section for your area.
Official ruleHousehold & vehicle batteries
Keep out of all curbside bins. Protect terminals and check the depot’s preparation rules.
Official rulePaint, stains & solvents
Keep out of curbside bins and drains. Check accepted products and current hours before taking them.
Official ruleComputers, TVs, phones & electronics
The shared hazardous/electronic-waste depot is at 75 Wallbridge Crescent, Belleville. Check current hours and accepted equipment.
Official ruleCleaners, pesticides & pool chemicals
Keep these products out of ordinary bins and drains; follow the depot’s handling instructions.
Official ruleLight bulbs & fluorescent tubes
They are not packaging glass. Check the depot’s current preparation rules.
Official rulePropane & butane tanks
Never put pressurized fuel cylinders in curbside garbage or recycling.
Official ruleUnused medication & medical sharps
Do not flush or put sharps loose in a bin. Ask a participating pharmacy about its return program and approved sharps container.
Official ruleQuick guide checked October 23, 2026 (2026-10-23). Rules can change; the linked City and Circular Materials guidance is the authority. Green-bin rulesComplete recycling list
Curbside garbage
Bag tags
$3.50per tag
published City price
published City price
Each bag needs a visible tag. Put sealed bags at the curb by 7 a.m.; maximum 50 lb per bag. Containers must have handles and a watertight lid, with maximum 77 L capacity and 75 lb weight. Curbside tags and landfill charges are separate.
A missed collection?
Get the right help
Garbage or organics: City of Belleville, 613-967-3275. Recycling: E360 for Circular Materials, 1-866-358-3560 or customerservice-eastont@e360s.ca. Check current notices and your collection calendar before reporting a missed pickup.
Call about garbage or organicsCall recycling supportCollection information & current noticesCity contactsTaking a load yourself
Thurlow depot & landfill
Landfill: Ward 2 residents with proof of residency.
Recycling depot: all Belleville residents.
Where & when
1320 Mudcat Road
Wednesday & Saturday · 8 a.m.–1 p.m.
Closed statutory holidays.
Published disposal fees
Single bag $3.50Car, utility trailer or half-ton load: $30. Electronic payment only. Confirm the applicable charge for your load with the City.
Where does it go?
Find a disposal option
For large items, electronics and hazardous waste, check accepted materials before loading the car.
5 options
When is my collection day?
Look up your address on the City’s curbside collection map. Check the official calendar for holiday changes.
Official detailsBag tags
Use the City’s current list of retailers and preparation rules. Confirm pricing before purchasing.
$3.50 per tag
Official detailsThurlow depot & landfill
Landfill disposal is for Ward 2 residents only and requires proof of residency. The recycling depot is available to all Belleville residents. Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; closed on statutory holidays. Payment is electronic only.
1320 Mudcat Road
Single bag $3.50 · car, utility trailer or half-ton load $30
Official detailsBook a bulky-item collection
Use the City’s booking form and item-specific fees. The published request deadline is Wednesday at 3 p.m. for Friday collection; confirm availability.
Official detailsHazardous & electronic waste
Free residential drop-off. Published hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Check accepted materials and holiday notices before travelling.
75 Wallbridge Crescent
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