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1. How can I pay my utility bill and what are the rates?

Utility payments for water usage (a variable rate) and solid waste (a fixed rate) are due on the 30th of each month and may be paid (1) in-person at Town Hall, (2) at the dropbox across the street from Town Hall on The Mall, (3) via mail to Town Hall, (4) over the phone, (5) online with a credit card, or (6) through Belleair Auto-Pay. We accept cash, checks (made out to the Town of Belleair), and credit cards (with a 3.00% fee added to card payments). Late fees start at $10.00 for bills not paid-in-full by the due date. View a breakdown of the town’s utility rates and fees.

Learn more about utility bill payments and rates

2. Where do I report a missed recycling and/or refuse pickup?

If we miss your pickup, please call the Solid Waste Department at 727-588-3795. In most cases, we can arrange for same day collection.

3. How do I dispose of junk, old appliances, or scrap metal?

In most cases, these can be picked up by scheduling a special pickup with the Solid Waste Department at 727-588-3795.

4. I’m unable to take my cart to the curb, what should I do?

Please contact the Solid Waste Department at 727-588-3795 and we will be happy to make collection arrangements to meet your needs.

5. Where should I place my recycling and refuse container?

Trash and recycling cans should be placed curbside (with wheels facing the house) three-to-four feet away from all obstacles.

6. What time should my recycling container be placed by the curb?

All recycling is contracted by the City of Clearwater and the whole town is collected on Thursdays. Please place your barrel at the curb no later than 7:00 am on Thursday morning and remove it from the curb by 7:00 pm on Thursday evening.

7. Where can I safely dispose of household hazardous waste such as batteries and paint?

Hazardous waste including household and ni-cad (nickel cadmium) batteries, oil-based paint, paint thinners, paint removers, and solvents can be taken to the County’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center at 2855 109th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Friday and the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month only, 7:00am to 5:00pm  . Call (727) 464-7500 for information. You can view more information on the County’s website:   http://www.pinellas.gov/household-chemical-collection

Visit the Pinellas County Website

8. What should I do with used syringes?

"Sharps" are items having the potential to puncture or lacerate. These include syringes with attached needles and disposable lancets. A free, voluntary sharps exchange program is offered by Pinellas County, the Florida Department of Health, and 12 local hospitals. Call the DOH Environmental Health Division at (727) 588-4032 for information and a brochure which includes a list of 15 exchange sites. Visit a participating site and ask for an approved sharps container and instructions on use. When the container is full of discarded syringes, seal it as instructed and return it to one of the exchange sites for safe disposal.

9. Where can I find regular and holiday trash pickup schedules?

Both the regular and holiday trash schedules can be found on the Town website at www.townofbelleair.com/trashschedule. You can contact the Solid Waste Department at 727-588-3795 to discuss your schedule with our staff.

View Belleair's regular and holiday trash schedule

10. What bins should I use?

Residents are required to supply their own trash bins, which must be no larger than 33 gallons each (with a limit of 6 bins per pickup). Recycling bins are provided to each household at no charge and are the dark greens bins with the town seal.

11. What and how can I recycle?

The Town of Belleair proudly partners with the City of Clearwater for weekly curbside recycling on Thursdays. Our recycling system is commonly referred to as “single-stream” since all recyclables can be placed in a single container.

Learn more about recycling in Belleair