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.