Print
Share page with AddThis

Holiday Recycling and Trash Information

For a quick list of what to put or not put in your recycling cart (lid must be closed):

  • No ribbon or bows
  • No plastic packaging or plastic toys
  • No plastic bags, wrap or film
  • No batteries
  • No Christmas lights
  • No clothes
  • No food
  • No diapers

 

Items acceptable for curbside recycling cart:

Plastic for curbside recycling cart - Plastic bottles, jars, jugs, tubs-clean, nothing over 5 gallons

Metal for curbside recycling cart -ONLY Food and beverage metal cans, tin foil and tin foil containers

Glass - bottles and jars – there is currently no market for glass so you can remove glass and put in trash at this time if you are looking to make room in your recycling cart

Cardboard, flattened and free of plastic coverings

Paper for curbside recycling cart - Wrapping paper and holiday cards- can’t have foil or glitter

 

Here is a quick reference guide:

https://recyclesmartma.org/smart-recycling-guide/

 

Have a happy holiday season and remember it is best to refuse or reuse before you recycle. Contact the Belmont DPW with any questions, belmontdpw@belmont-ma.gov or 617-993-2680.