Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Bellview
Florida residential routes generally operate Monday through Friday. Your specific household collection depends on your local county zoning map.
State Mandate
Do not mix yard trimmings with regular household garbage.
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
!Contamination Tips
The Recycling Diet: No Food Waste
Keep your recycling program 'lean and clean' by ensuring zero food waste enters the tan bin. Unrinsed cans, leftover table scraps, and liquid residue contaminate the entire load, dramatically reducing the value of the processed materials.
Keep Plastic Bags Out of the Tan Cart
Never toss empty grocery bags or garbage bags full of recyclables into your recycling bin. Flexible plastics wrap around the mechanical sorting gears at the processing facility and cause costly equipment shutdowns.
Don't Hide Construction Debris in Yard Waste
ECUA explicitly prohibits mixing wooden fencing, lumber, or construction materials with yard waste. Vegetative debris must be kept pure so it can be safely processed into ECUA's compost product.
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.
About Bellview Waste Management
Sanitation Governance in Unincorporated Escambia County
Because Bellview is an unincorporated community in Escambia County, all residential solid waste, recycling, and yard trash services are managed by the Emerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA). Residents receive standardized carts—specifically green cans for regular household garbage and tan cans for recycling. ECUA emphasizes an early start for their drivers, requiring all carts and curbside items to be placed at the edge of your property no later than 5:30 a.m. on your designated collection day.
Important Change to Bulk Waste Collection Rules
ECUA recently updated its bulk waste collection protocol to improve route efficiency and prevent neighborhood clutter. As of July 1, 2023, the old 'no call needed' bulk service was eliminated. Bellview residents must now actively call or email ECUA Customer Service before 2:00 p.m. on the day prior to their regular trash day to schedule a bulk pickup. Bulk items will still be collected on your normal trash day at no extra cost, but un-scheduled piles will be tagged and bypassed.
The Separate 'Bulk Recycling' Program
Beyond standard garbage and bulky furniture, ECUA offers a unique Bulk Recycling Service for specific large items that should avoid the Perdido Landfill. This includes large 'white goods' (refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers), 20-pound propane tanks, car batteries, and massive amounts of flattened cardboard. Just like regular bulk trash, this requires a quick phone call to Customer Service for scheduling, and these materials must never be shoved into your tan recycling cart.
Yard Waste and the Emerald Coast Bloom Product
Yard waste disposal in Bellview isn't just about clearing debris; it contributes to a sustainable county program. Grass clippings, leaves, and pine straw must be kept in standard 32-gallon garbage cans or heavy-duty yard waste bags (compostable paper is preferred) weighing no more than 40 pounds. ECUA transports this vegetative debris, along with biosolids, to their composting facility to create 'Emerald Coast bloom,' a highly-rated compost product available for residents to purchase in 40-pound bags.
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.