Holiday Collection Changes
Your curbside collection schedule may change over the weeks of Christmas and New Year's.
- During the week of Christmas, residents with Tuesday collection will take place on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, instead of Tuesday, Dec. 23. Wednesday collection will move to Tuesday, Dec. 23, instead of Wednesday, Dec. 24. Thursday collection for Christmas Day will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 24, instead of Thursday, Dec. 25. Friday collection for Boxing Day will take place on Saturday, Dec. 27, instead of Friday, Dec. 26.
- During the week of New Years, residents with Tuesday collection will be held on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, instead of Tuesday, Dec. 30. Wednesday collection will move to Tuesday, Dec. 30, instead of Wednesday, Dec. 31. Thursday collection for New Year’s Day will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, instead of Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. There will be no change to Friday’s collection on Jan. 2, 2026.
The Curbside Collection portal will also list the updated collection schedule and 2026 calendar.
Regular Collection
Your garbage, recycling and organic waste is collected on the same day each week. Items must be placed to the curb by 7 a.m.
Please note: waste pick-up for downtown businesses differs from residential collection. Commercial collection in the downtown core takes place Tuesday and Friday each week.
Garbage and Organics
- Garbage and organics must be to the curb by 7 a.m. for collection.
- A bag tag must be attached to each bag of garbage in order for it to be collected.
- Garbage bags should be tightly sealed and not weigh more than 50 pounds.
- Garbage cans or containers must be:
- reusable (galvanized, metal or plastic).
- weigh no more than 17 gallons (77 litres) or 75 pounds.
- have carrying handles and a secure, water-tight lid.
- A bag tag must be attached to the top item inside the garbage can and be easily visible.
- Construction/demolition materials, including wood scraps and sawdust, are not accepted in curbside garbage.
- Organics must be in a green bin and should be latched closed.
Reporting Issues with Garbage or Organics
For any issues or questions about garbage and organics collection, please contact our operations centre at 613-967-3275 or use our Report an Issue form.
Recycling
Recycling is now managed by Circular Materials and curbside recycling collection is contracted by E360 Solutions.
- Recycling must be to the curb by 7 a.m.
- Recycling must be sorted by materials. Improperly sorted blue bins will not be collected by the contractor.
- Find more information about sorting recycling on Circular Materials' website.
Reporting Issues with Recycling
For any of issues or questions about recycling collection, please contact E360 Solutions by email at customerservice-eastont@e360s.ca or by calling 1-866-358-3560.
Recycling Drop-off
Belleville residents can drop-off recycling at the Thurlow Recycling Depot and Landfill for free. The recycling depot is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Please note that only Ward 2 residents can use the landfill but all residents can use the recycling depot.
Placing Items at the Curb
When placing your garbage, recycling and organics to the curb for collection, ensure that they are not on the road or sidewalk. Items on the road or sidewalk can disrupt traffic, pedestrians, snow removal and street sweeping operations. They should be placed before the road or sidewalk, beside the end of your driveway.
