Bellaire requires trash and recycling bins to be stored out of public view except on collection days. Bins may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 PM the evening before collection and must be retrieved by 10:00 PM on collection day. The city provides standard bins through its solid waste contractor. Bins stored in front yards or visible from the street outside collection windows may trigger code enforcement.
Bellaire provides curbside solid waste collection through a contracted hauler. Standard trash and recycling bins are provided to each residential account. Bins must be placed at the curb by 7:00 AM on collection day but may be set out as early as 6:00 PM the evening before. All bins must be retrieved from the curb and stored out of public view by 10:00 PM on collection day. Bins should be stored in garages, side yards screened from view, or rear yards. Bins left at the curb outside the collection window or stored in front yards visible from the street may result in code enforcement notices. The city's strict property maintenance standards extend to bin storage as part of overall neighborhood aesthetics. Damaged or missing bins should be reported to the city for replacement. Oversized or additional bins may be available for an extra fee. Contact Public Works at (713) 662-8160 for collection schedules and Code Enforcement at (713) 662-8222 for storage requirements.
Bins left at the curb outside the collection window or stored in view from the street may result in code enforcement notices. Repeat violations may result in fines. The city actively enforces property appearance standards including bin storage.
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