Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Belleville
Trash Day
Trash is collected once weekly, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood route. Contact the Sanitation Department at 618-233-6816 to verify your specific pickup day.
Recycling
Recycling is collected weekly on your regular trash collection day.
Yard Waste
Collected weekly on your regular collection day from March through December, and during the second full week of the month in January and February (weather permitting).
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Trash and sewer services are billed together on a monthly blue postcard, and your account is automatically initiated when you establish service with Illinois American Water.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Direct Debit/ACH), Mail, Phone, Drop Box
City-issued 96-gallon Toter or Personal Can Bin (Trash)
All trash must be bagged and tied. Carts must be placed 5 feet from the property line by 6:00 a.m. Personal cans must be max 32 gallons, max 60 lbs, with handles, a detachable lid, and NO wheels.
Accepted Items
- ✓Everyday household garbage
- ✓Food waste and non-recyclable plastics
- ✓Standard packaging materials
Personal 32-gallon can labeled 'RECYCLE' Bin (Recycling)
Place items loosely in a 32-gallon can with NO wheels. Do not put recyclables in plastic bags. Ensure containers are thoroughly rinsed.
Accepted Items
- ✓Plastics (excluding Styrofoam and bags)
- ✓Glass jars and bottles
- ✓Newspaper, office paper, and envelopes
- ✓Flattened cardboard and paperboard
- ✓Aluminum and tin cans
Do NOT Include
- ✕Styrofoam
- ✕Plastic bags and film
- ✕Plastic utensils
- ✕Wax-covered cardboard
- ✕Electronic waste
Yard Waste Bin
Use 2-ply Kraft paper bags or a 32-gallon can clearly marked 'Yard Waste' with NO wheels. Max 60 lbs per container. Bundled brush cannot exceed 18 inches in diameter or 60 lbs.
Accepted Items
- ✓Grass clippings and leaves
- ✓Small twigs and garden debris
- ✓Bundled brush (max 6 inches diameter, 4 feet length)
- ✓Live Christmas trees (all decorations removed)
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
By Reservation Only
Placement
Place reserved items at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day.
Accepted
- ✓ Furniture and large household items
- ✓ Mattresses
- ✓ Small amounts of home remodeling material (bundled in 4-foot lengths)
Not Accepted
- ✕ Concrete, bricks, and shingles
- ✕ Tires and batteries
- ✕ Appliances (White goods)
- ✕ Electronics, paint, or hazardous wastes
Minimum fee is $70 for one load, $95 for two loads, and $125 for three loads. Fees must be paid in advance. Call (618) 233-6816 to schedule.
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
If a collection day falls on or after an observed holiday, pickup for the remainder of that week will be delayed by one day.
Yard Waste Exception
Yard waste collection follows the exact same holiday delay schedule as standard refuse pickup.
Saturday pickups resulting from a holiday delay begin promptly at 6:00 a.m. When in doubt, place your trash out on your normal scheduled date.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Winter
January - FebruaryDuring the months of January and February, yard waste is severely restricted and will only be collected during the 2nd full week of each month (Monday through Friday).
Spring/Summer/Fall
March - DecemberWeekly yard waste collection resumes during the 1st full week of March and continues through the end of December, weather permitting.
Summer
May - SeptemberDue to summer heat, all refuse, recycling, and yard waste containers must strictly be placed out by 6:00 a.m. on the day of pickup. The city enforces a 'NO EXCEPTIONS' rule for late set-outs during these warmer months.
Local Tips & Community Info
Weekly Sanitation and Garbage Pickup in Belleville
The City of Belleville Public Works Sanitation Department manages residential waste collection directly. For most residents, garbage, recycling, and yard waste are all collected on Thursdays. To guarantee that your household refuse is picked up, all bins and containers must be wheeled to the curb no later than 6:00 a.m. on the morning of your scheduled service. However, you should not place your carts out any earlier than the evening prior. Once the sanitation trucks have emptied your bins, municipal ordinances require you to remove the containers from the curb and return them to a secure storage location by the end of the day.
Recycling Program and Restricted Materials
Belleville encourages environmental sustainability through its curbside recycling initiatives. Residents can place standard recyclables like cardboard boxes, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles into their designated recycling bins. It is crucial, however, to keep contaminants out of the recycling stream. Items such as pizza boxes, Styrofoam packing materials, aerosol spray cans, paint cans, and motor oil containers are strictly prohibited. These materials can ruin entire batches of otherwise good recyclables. Always ensure that your approved items are loose in the bin and not packed inside plastic grocery bags.
Yard Waste Regulations and Schedule
Managing lawn clippings and brush in Belleville requires adherence to specific seasonal guidelines. During the peak growing months from March through December, yard waste is collected weekly. In the slower winter months of January and February, pickup drops to just the second full week of the month. Homeowners must use two-ply Kraft paper bags or a standard 32-gallon trash can with a removable lid, explicitly labeled for yard waste. Bins must not have wheels and cannot exceed 60 pounds when fully loaded. Keep in mind that burning leaves or any open burning is strictly banned within the city limits.
Getting Rid of Bulky Household Items
Unlike many municipalities that require separate appointments for large debris, the City of Belleville conveniently collects bulky household items on your regular refuse day. Homeowners can set out oversized materials such as mattresses, hot water heaters, living room furniture, and even large kitchen appliances like refrigerators that still contain Freon. If you are disposing of old carpeting, you must cut it down into three-foot lengths and bundle it securely so that one sanitation worker can safely lift it. While most standard bulky items are accepted, extreme construction debris or hazardous materials may require specialized disposal.
Holiday Collection Adjustments
The local Sanitation Department observes six primary legal holidays throughout the calendar year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. If any of these recognized holidays happens to fall on a weekday before or on your typical collection day, all refuse, recycling, and yard waste services will be delayed by exactly one day, usually shifting the route to Friday. If a holiday lands on a Saturday or Sunday, your regular weekly service remains entirely unaffected.
Drop-off Facilities
St. Louis Composting - Belleville Facility
5841 Mine Haul Rd, Belleville, IL 62226
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should trash be at the curb in Belleville?
All refuse, recycling, and yard waste must be placed at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day to ensure it is picked up.
Does Belleville pick up large appliances?
Yes, the Sanitation Department will pick up large bulky items, including mattresses and refrigerators containing Freon, on your normal collection day.
Can I use plastic bags for yard waste in Belleville?
No. Yard waste must be placed in two-ply Kraft paper bags or 32-gallon metal or plastic cans without wheels that are clearly marked for yard waste.