Bellingham trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly; your day depends on your ZIP.
At a glance
| Trash | Town-contract E.L. Harvey weekly curbside. 65-gal Town toter, all trash in bags, lid must close. Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | By 7:00 a.m.; remove bins by 7:00 p.m. collection day. Checklist Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org |
| Recycling | Recycling: 95-gal Town toter, biweekly on trash day (calendar weeks). Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org |
| Bulk | One bulky burnable item/week (sofas etc.) per calendar. Bulk page Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org |
| Hauler | E.L. Harvey (Town contract). |
| Contacts | Public Works 508-966-5816; Harvey 800-321-3002; 10 Mechanic St / 215 Depot St. Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
By 7:00 a.m.; remove bins by 7:00 p.m. collection day.
Where
Curbside Town toters.
Limits
65/95 gal carts; one bulky/week; overflow Town bags only.
Not allowed
Hazardous paint (varies by calendar edition), C&D cleanouts, non-bag loose trash.
Bags
Required inside trash toter.
Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org
Add curbside reminder to Google CalendarFind your pickup day
Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org
Holidays
Weather/town notifications may delay (FAQ); calendar holiday rules — check on Bellingham Calendar 2026-2027 PDF.
Verified 2026-10-15 · bellinghamma.org
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Full details for Bellingham: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Town-contract E.L. Harvey weekly curbside. 65-gal Town toter, all trash in bags, lid must close. By 7:00 a.m.; remove from curb by 7:00 p.m. after collection (2026–2027 calendar PDF). Overflow: Town-issued bags (Market Basket & Recycling Center per Public Works notice; bags no longer at Public Works office). Large cleanouts >6 bags → private hauler (calendar).
- Recycling
- 95-gal Town toter, biweekly on trash day (calendar weeks). Separate truck from trash. No plastic bags in recycling. Drop-off 119 South Maple St: Sat 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun summer 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
- Bulk pickup
- One bulky burnable item/week (sofas etc.) per calendar. White goods/metals: call Harvey 1-800-321-3002. TVs: calendar conflict — older PDF says not with curbside waste; verify current calendar. Propane 20 lb empty OK at RC. Yard waste curbside days on calendar (Mon–Fri routes).
- Curbside: when
- By 7:00 a.m.; remove bins by 7:00 p.m. collection day.
- Curbside: where
- Curbside Town toters.
- Curbside: limits
- 65/95 gal carts; one bulky/week; overflow Town bags only.
- Curbside: brush
- Curbside yard waste per calendar route day.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Hazardous paint (varies by calendar edition), C&D cleanouts, non-bag loose trash.
- Curbside: bags
- Required inside trash toter.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Not
- Holidays
Weather/town notifications may delay (FAQ); calendar holiday rules — check on Bellingham Calendar 2026-2027 PDF.
- Hauler
- E.L. Harvey (Town contract)
- Contacts
- Public Works 508-966-5816; Harvey 800-321-3002; 10 Mechanic St / 215 Depot St
- Find your day
- Bellingham 2026–2027 trash/recycling calendar
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: bellinghamma.org
Bulk: bellinghamma.org
Holidays: bellinghamma.org
Curbside: bellinghamma.org - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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