Bellaire requires bins to be placed at the curb with handles facing the house and lids closed on collection day. Bins must be spaced apart and not block sidewalks or mailboxes. Between collection days, bins must be stored out of public view in garages, screened side yards, or rear yards. The city actively enforces bin storage requirements.
Bellaire's solid waste ordinance establishes specific bin placement requirements. On collection day, bins must be placed at the curb edge with handles facing the house and lids fully closed. Trash and recycling bins should be spaced at least 3 feet apart and at least 3 feet from mailboxes, utility poles, and parked cars. Bins must not block sidewalks, driveways, or fire hydrants. Overflowing bins with lids that cannot close may not be collected. Between collection days, all bins must be stored out of view from the public street. Acceptable storage locations include inside garages, in side yards screened from street view by fencing or the house, or in rear yards. Bins stored in front yards, visible driveways, or against the front of the house are not permitted. Bellaire's strict aesthetic standards make bin storage enforcement a priority. Code Enforcement at (713) 662-8222 issues notices for improperly stored bins. Damaged bins should be reported to Public Works at (713) 662-8160 for replacement.
Bins left at the curb past 10 PM on collection day or stored in public view between collection days may result in code enforcement notices. Repeat violations may result in fines. Bins blocking sidewalks or fire hydrants may be moved by the city.
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