Weekly Collection Schedule
Official municipal pickup timing for Belton
Trash Day
Trash is collected once per week, Monday through Friday, depending on your neighborhood zone.
Recycling
Recycling is collected every other Wednesday on an alternating schedule (Green Week for Central/South Belton and Gold Week for North Belton).
Yard Waste
Curbside bulk waste is picked up monthly on Wednesdays by zone, while brush collection runs on rotating routes managed by City Public Works.
Set Out Time
By 6:00 AM on collection day
Utility Billing & Payments
Manage your local solid waste services
Residential trash and recycling charges are managed through Waste Management but billed directly on your monthly City of Belton utility statement alongside water and sewer services.
Billing Cycle
Monthly
Accepted Methods
Online, Auto-Pay (Bank Draft), Phone, Text to Pay, In-Person, Mail, Drop Box
Cart with Green Lid Bin (Trash)
Only Waste Management carts are picked up. Do not use personal containers. Carts must be placed curbside by 6:00 a.m. and returned to your property by 7:00 p.m.
Accepted Items
- ✓Standard household garbage
- ✓Food waste
- ✓Non-recyclable materials
Cart with Yellow Lid Bin (Recycling)
Single-stream recycling is collected every-other Wednesday based on your Green or Gold week zone. Place curbside by 6:00 a.m. Never bag recyclables.
Accepted Items
- ✓Aluminum and steel cans
- ✓Foil and pie tins
- ✓Plastic containers No. 1-7
- ✓Paperboard containers
- ✓Cardboard and food boxes
- ✓Junk mail and phone books
Do NOT Include
- ✕Glass
- ✕Styrofoam packaging
- ✕Soiled food containers (pizza boxes)
- ✕Plastic grocery bags
- ✕Electronics
- ✕Ceramics or dishes
- ✕Wire clothes hangers
Yard Waste Bin
Brush piles must be out by 6:00 a.m. on collection day. Piles are limited to 6 cubic yards. Limbs must be under 12 feet long and 8 inches in diameter. Bagged leaves are not collected as brush and must be put out on bulk Wednesdays.
Accepted Items
- ✓Tree limbs
- ✓Brush
- ✓Shrub trimmings
Bulky Item Pickup
Frequency
Monthly on Wednesdays
Placement
Look up your specific Green or Gold Wednesday on the collection schedule and place items at the curb by 6:00 a.m.
Accepted
- ✓ Household furniture (couches)
- ✓ Mattresses (twin and full only)
- ✓ Appliances with CFCs removed
- ✓ Carpeting (cut into 4-foot bundles)
- ✓ Bags of leaves
- ✓ Items that weigh under 50 pounds
Not Accepted
- ✕ Items that weigh over 50 pounds (excluding specific furniture)
- ✕ Construction debris
- ✕ Tires
- ✕ Appliances containing Freon
- ✕ Hazardous waste
Included in standard service. Unaccepted heavy items can be taken to the bi-monthly drop-off events or the Temple Landfill (where a fee is assessed).
Holiday Schedule
General Rule
When a holiday falls on a weekday, Waste Management garbage and recycling collections run a day late for the remainder of the week.
Yard Waste Exception
The City of Belton brush collection trucks do not operate on City-observed holidays and will resume service on the next scheduled collection day.
Always place carts out by 6:00 a.m. regardless of holiday week schedule adjustments.
Observed Holidays
Seasonal Information
Spring
March - MayCentral Texas spring storms often bring down large tree limbs. Remember that brush piles can be up to 12 feet long, but piles exceeding the 6-cubic-yard limit will automatically incur a $50 surcharge per extra load.
Summer
June - AugustHot Texas summers cause trash to produce odors rapidly. Make sure all food waste is tightly bagged before tossing it in the green-lidded cart to deter pests and control neighborhood smells.
Fall
September - NovemberBagged leaves are classified differently than woody brush. Do not mix bags of leaves with your loose brush piles; instead, hold them and place bagged leaves out on your scheduled monthly Wednesday bulk collection day.
Local Tips & Community Info
Got Scrap? Turn Your Old Junk into Cold, Hard Cash Around Belton!
While Belton doesn't have a specific local buyback center listed, Texas has a pretty strong recycling culture. For things like aluminum cans and certain metals, you might be able to find a scrap yard in a larger nearby town like Temple or Waco that takes them. These places often pay by the pound, so a good haul could mean a little extra spending money. Always give them a quick call first to see what they accept and their current prices.
Give Your Gently Used Stuff a Second Life in Belton
Instead of tossing usable items, why not pass them on? In Belton, you've got options! Consider checking out local churches or community centers for donation drives, as they often help families in need. For furniture, clothes, and household goods, a quick search for thrift stores in the Temple-Belton area might turn up places that would love your donations and in turn, help support local causes.
Keep Belton Beautiful: Tackling Trash Talk and Clean-Up Crew Ideas
Illegal dumping can really spoil our local charm, can't it? If you happen to see any unauthorized trash piles around Belton, the best bet is to report it to the Belton city services or your local public works department. They have systems in place to handle it. Also, keep an eye out for community clean-up events organized by local groups or the city itself – joining in is a fantastic way to meet neighbors and make a visible difference right here in Belton!
Drop-off Facilities
Temple Landfill
706 Landfill Road, Temple, TX 76504
Materials Accepted
Waste Management At Your Door Special Collection
Direct Doorstep Service (Belton, TX)
Materials Accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I put my trash cart out in Belton?
All Waste Management carts (both trash and recycling) must be placed at the curbside by 6:00 a.m. on your collection day, and they must be returned to your property by 7:00 p.m. that same evening.
How do I dispose of a king-sized mattress in Belton?
The monthly Wednesday curbside bulk pickup only accepts twin or full mattresses. For larger mattresses, such as queen or king, you must utilize one of the six annual bulk drop-off events at the Public Works facility or take it directly to the Temple Landfill.
Can I put glass in my yellow-lidded recycling cart?
No. Glass is strictly prohibited in Belton's curbside recycling program. You must place all glass items in your green-lidded garbage cart.
How do I get rid of leftover paint and old electronics?
Belton residents have free access to Waste Management's 'At Your Door Special Collection.' Simply call 1-800-449-7587 to schedule a doorstep pickup for household hazardous waste, needles, and e-waste.