Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bellview
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route.
Recycling
Recycling is collected once weekly on your assigned collection day.
Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected once weekly on your regular collection day.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Sanitation services are provided by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) and are billed monthly alongside water and wastewater services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay, Phone, Mail, In-Person
Pro Tip / Discount
No specific billing discounts listed, but residents with medical disabilities may apply for free At-the-Door assistance with physician verification.
Green Can Bin (Trash)
All household trash must be securely bagged inside the green cart to prevent windblown litter. Carts must be placed at the curb by 5:30 a.m. on collection day.
Accepted Items
- ✓Bagged household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable packaging
- ✓Small, non-hazardous household items
Tan Can Bin (Recycling)
Items must be completely empty, rinsed, and placed loosely into the tan cart. Do not bag your recyclables. Bagged recycling is treated as contamination and may cause your cart to be rejected.
Accepted Items
- ✓Clean glass bottles and jars (any color)
- ✓Plastics #1 and #2
- ✓Corrugated cardboard and paper
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Plastic bags of any kind
- ✕Styrofoam (Polystyrene)
- ✕Food waste and greasy pizza boxes
- ✕Garden hoses and tarps
- ✕Medical waste
Yard Waste Bin
Place in 32-gallon cans or yard bags (max 40 lbs). Cut limbs cannot exceed 6 feet in length or 40 pounds. Stack loose limbs in piles no larger than 6' x 6' x 6'. Yard waste is collected weekly.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings
- ✓Leaves
- ✓Pine straw
- ✓Small prunings and twigs
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Weekly (Requires Prior Scheduling)
Placement
Place approved items at the curb before 5:30 a.m. on your collection day (but no earlier than 48 hours before). Keep piles free of overhanging tree limbs, wires, or cable boxes.
Accepted
- ✓ Couches and mattresses
- ✓ Desks, chairs, and dressers
- ✓ Rugs and carpet pads
- ✓ Vacuum cleaners and bicycles
Not Accepted
- ✕ Construction and building debris
- ✕ Fencing
- ✕ Bags of household garbage or clothes
- ✕ Hazardous waste and liquid paints
Standard residential bulk pickup is included in your ECUA service rate at no extra charge, provided you follow the scheduling and item guidelines.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When major holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving disrupt the week, sanitation schedules (garbage, recycling, and yard waste) are typically delayed by one day for the remainder of the holiday week (e.g., Thursday collections move to Friday).
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as regular household garbage.
Minor holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day often do NOT affect residential ECUA sanitation collection routes. Always verify directly via ECUA alerts.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Summer Yard Maintenance
May to SeptemberDuring peak growing season, ECUA yard waste levels surge. Because collection trucks fill up faster, your yard waste pickup may occasionally run behind schedule into the late afternoon or the following morning.
Hurricane Season
June to NovemberWhen severe tropical weather threatens the panhandle, secure all green and tan carts inside your garage. Post-storm debris will likely be managed by specialized FEMA contractors, meaning you must separate piles into distinct categories (e.g., vegetative vs. construction) to guarantee pickup.
Winter Holidays
December to JanuaryDo not pour holiday cooking fats, oils, or grease (FOG) down the drain, as it clogs Escambia County's sewer lines. ECUA collects real, undecorated Christmas trees at the curb for composting following the holidays.
Local Tips & Community Info
Turn Your Cans & Scrap Metal Into Cash in Bellview!
Hey neighbors! Did you know you can get a little cash back for certain recyclables? While Bellview's main recycling handles a lot, sometimes it's worth checking out places that pay for your aluminum cans and scrap metal. A good spot to look into is often local scrap yards. For instance, searching for scrap metal recycling near Belleview or Marion County might point you toward places that buy specific metals. It's a neat way to make a few bucks while still being green.
Giving Your Good Stuff a Second Life Around Bellview
Got items that are still perfectly good but you just don't need anymore? Instead of tossing them, think about donating! Locally, you might find treasure troves like the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in nearby Ocala. They happily take furniture, appliances, and building materials. Also, keep an eye out for local churches or community centers in the Belleview area that sometimes run donation drives for clothing, household goods, or even school supplies. It's a fantastic way to help out your community and keep items out of the landfill.
Keeping Bellview Beautiful: Tackling Dumping & Staying Clean
Nobody likes seeing trash dumped where it doesn't belong in our lovely Bellview. If you ever spot illegal dumping, it's super important to report it so the city can handle it. You can usually call the city's public works department or code enforcement. For those looking to get involved in keeping things tidy, sometimes local groups or the city itself organize community clean-up days. Keep an eye on the city's official website or local bulletin boards for announcements about these events. It’s a great way to meet neighbors and make a visible difference!
Drop-off Facilities
Perdido Landfill (Escambia County Waste Services)
13009 Beulah Rd, Cantonment, FL 32533
Materials Accepted
ECUA Compost Retail Facility (Ellyson Industrial Park)
9255 Sturdevant St, Pensacola, FL 32514
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a bulk trash pickup in Bellview?
As of mid-2023, you must actively schedule bulk pickups. Call or email ECUA Customer Service by 2:00 p.m. the day before your regular collection day. Bulk items are still collected on your standard garbage day, but only if you have placed a request.
What colors are the garbage and recycling carts in Escambia County?
ECUA provides green carts for your regular household garbage and tan carts for single-stream recycling.
Can I throw old appliances out with regular bulk waste?
Large appliances (white goods) like refrigerators, dishwashers, and stoves fall under ECUA's 'Bulk Recycling Program.' You must contact customer service separately to schedule these items so they are sent to the proper recycling stream rather than the landfill.
Does my yard waste need to be bagged?
Small yard waste like grass clippings and pine straw must be contained in a standard 32-gallon trash can or heavy-duty yard waste bags (compostable paper bags are preferred). Each bag or can must weigh 40 pounds or less. Larger limbs can be bundled in manageable piles under 6 feet long.