Greening Belmont

The City of Belmont is committed to protecting the natural environment through sustainable development requirements and environmentally friendly operations. The City has signed on to the NC League of Municipalities Green Challenge. Please join the effort to make our city green by using some of the tips below.

Free Curbside Recycling

If you live in the city limits of Belmont, you can get a free recycling bin by calling Waste Management at 704-824-2011. There is no charge for recycling in Belmont. You do not need to sort your recyclable items. Just put your recyclables in the green bin and place the bin at the curb with your garbage can. It will be collected on the same day as your garbage collection.

Please click here for a video about how single stream recycling works.

Sustainable Land Development

The City of Belmont has adopted a New Urbanist zoning ordinance that seeks to make efficient use of land and to mix land uses. Belmont wants its residents to be within walking, bicycling, or a short drive of places to work, shop, and play. Streets need to accommodate bicycles as well as automobiles, and must be bordered by sidewalks and trees. Please contact the Planning and Zoning Department for more information.