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 Holiday Tree Collection
Curbside holiday tree collection is available until January 31. Once you’ve removed all the tinsel, lights, decorations, and stands from your tree, you can leave them next to your green compost bin, and Recology will pick them up on your regular collection day until January 31.
For trees taller than 8 feet, please cut them into sections no longer than 8 feet before placing them next to or inside your green compost bin. After January 31, trees must be cut up and placed entirely inside the green compost bin for collection.
Apartment and condominium managers can contact Recology to arrange for tree collection at no additional charge. Trees can be collected in piles or a drop box. For more details, call Recology at (650) 595-3900.
Minimum Wage Increase Reminder
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Belmont's minimum wage will increase to $18.95 per hour. Notices have been emailed to all registered businesses and mailed to Belmont-based brick-and-mortar businesses. Additional information is available at www.belmont.gov/minwage.
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Belmont Seeks Resident Volunteers for Commissions and Committees
The City of Belmont is inviting residents to apply for positions on various City Commissions. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. Interested individuals can apply online, by calling (650) 595-7414, or in person at the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall, located at One Twin Pines Lane, Suite 330 (appointments suggested). For more information on serving on a Belmont Advisory Board, please view this presentation. To apply, please complete the application form by Jan. 9, 2026, and submit it to the City Clerk's Office in person or electronically.
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Public Meetings
Planning Commission Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 6
7 p.m.
City Council
Tuesday, Jan.13
Cancelled
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Find Your Future Here
The City of Belmont is hiring! Explore opportunities to join Team Belmont by clicking below.
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Mark Your Calendar
Obscure Movie Club
Join the Obscure Movie Club tomorrow, Jan. 3, from 5-7 p.m. for our first movie showing, Joe Versus the Volcano. This new adults-only event will meet at Twin Pines Manor on the first Saturday of every month, starting in January. Feel free to bring your own popcorn, snacks, and drinks. This event is free and open to Belmont residents and non-residents. No registration required! For more information, email twinpinesarts@belmont.gov or call (650) 394-7590.
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Infrastructure Insider
Fill-Your-Own Sandbag Stations Available at Three Locations
The City of Belmont has three fill-your-own sandbag stations to accommodate residents during the rainy season. Residents may obtain up to 10 bags per Belmont address. Sandbag stations are located at the Public Works Corp Yard (110 Sem Lane), Barrett Community Center parking lot (1870 Ralston Ave.), and Belmont City Hall (1 Twin Pines Lane). Visit www.belmont.gov/storms for additional resources and storm updates.
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In Our Community
Mid-Peninsula Water District Board Vacancy
Join the Mid-Peninsula Water District Board of Directors! Division 3 is looking for a community member to serve on its board. For more information and to apply, visit www.midpeninsulawater.org/candidate.
Silicon Valley Clean Water Celebrates 50 Years & Introduces Key Wastewater Projects
Silicon Valley Clean Water (SVCW), a joint powers authority (JPA) that provides wastewater treatment services, celebrated 50 years of service to mid-Peninsula communities in December. SVCW also introduced key wastewater projects, advancing its goal of energy neutrality. The projects increase energy optimization, strengthen the SVCW plant infrastructure, recycle treated wastewater, and help guard against future algae blooms in the San Francisco Bay.
How to Advocate for Plant-Forward Policies Webinar
Join Sustainable San Mateo County on January 14 from 5:30-6:45 p.m. via Zoom for the free How to Advocate for Plant-Forward Policies webinar. This is an opportunity for individuals to hear from experts about the impact our food choices have on our health and the health of our planet, and how they can take action to help reduce this 3rd leading source of greenhouse gas emissions. Please register to attend.
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