Belleville, Illinois Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule

Belleville, Illinois provides weekly curbside trash and recycling collection for residents. Here is an overview of Belleville’s collection schedule, maps, holidays, and key details to know about trash and recycling pickup.

Collection Days

Trash and recycling collection in Belleville occurs once per week on an assigned day depending on your location:

West Side – Highway 401 to Bay of Quinte, West of Moira River

• Zone 1 & 2 – Tuesdays

East Side – Highway 401 to Bay of Quinte, East of Moira River

• Zone 3 & 4 – Fridays

Thurlow Township North of Highway 401

• Zone 5 – Wednesdays
• Zone 6 – Thursdays

Downtown Area – Pinnacle and Front Streets

• Tuesdays & Fridays

Check the zone maps to confirm your pickup days.

Place trash and recycling at the curb by 6:00AM on your scheduled day. Collection only occurs once per week.

Holiday Schedule

Trash and recycling pickup is suspended on these holidays:

• New Year’s Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

If your normal collection day falls after a holiday, pickup will be delayed by one day that week.

Trash Guidelines

• Place trash in bags and then inside rodent-proof containers with detachable lids
• Trash containers cannot exceed 45 gallons and 60 lbs when filled
• Keep containers within 5 feet of the property line
• No hazardous or loose materials will be collected

Recycling Guidelines

• Use your bins provided by the city for mixed recyclables
• Check your pickup schedule map for your assigned recycling day

Yard Waste

• Collected in 32-gallon cans or 2-ply kraft paper bags, not to exceed 60 lbs
• No plastic bags
• Weekly pickup from March to December, weather permitting
• January and February – 2nd full week of the month only

Bulk Items

• Minimum $65 fee for bulk item pickup
• Additional fees based on volume
• Fees must be paid in advance
• Call 618-233-6816 to schedule bulk item pickup

Hazardous & Electronic Waste

Hazardous waste like chemicals, batteries, oil, and electronics cannot be disposed in your regular trash. Contact the city for proper disposal methods.

Missed Pickup

If your trash or recycling was missed, call 618-233-6810 by 5PM that day to have it collected.

Contact Information

For additional questions about Belleville’s trash collection, contact:

City of Belleville

• Phone: 618-233-6810
• Email: Use online contact form
• Website: https://www.belleville.net

Following these guidelines will help ensure your trash and recycling is collected properly each week. Check the city website for updates to the schedules and holiday postings.