Belfast bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Belfast.
Belfast summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 352,390
- Postcode districts
- 19
- Bin types seen
- 4
- Council website
- Belfast
Bin colours and collections in Belfast
The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Belfast. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Belfast bins include the black, green and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
General waste bin
General wasteAnything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
What goes in
- Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
- Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
- Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
- Pet waste in sealed bags
What stays out
- Items that should go in recycling
- Food waste (use the caddy)
- Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
- Garden waste in volume
Glass recycling bin
GlassGlass bottles and jars collected on their own. A handful of councils still take glass in the mixed recycling bin instead of a separate one.
What goes in
- Glass bottles in any colour
- Glass jars (lids on or off)
- Empty glass containers
What stays out
- Drinking glasses and Pyrex
- Broken window glass and mirrors
- Ceramics and crockery
Recycling bin
Mixed recyclingThe main recycling bin. Plastics, metals, cartons and (in many councils) glass go in together. Items go in loose, not bagged.
What goes in
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays (clean)
- Drinks cans, food tins, clean foil
- Drinks cartons and Tetra Pak
- Aerosol cans (empty)
What stays out
- Soft plastics and carrier bags (until 31 March 2027 in England)
- Polystyrene and foam
- Coffee cups (specialist drop-off)
- Anything contaminated with food
Compost bin
Other collectionYour council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.
What goes in
- Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
- The lookup above shows your address-specific items
- Council site has the full accepted-items list
What stays out
- Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
- Anything not listed by the council for this collection
- Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
Belfast on the map
Bin day guides for Belfast
Common bin collection questions for Belfast residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Belfast
Postcodes here start with BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5, BT6, BT7, BT8, BT9, BT10, BT11, BT12, BT13, BT14, BT15, BT16, BT17, BT18 and BT36. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.
Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Common questions about Belfast bins
- How do I find my bin day in Belfast?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Belfast bin lookup.
- Does Belfast collect food waste?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Belfast. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
- What happens if Belfast misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Belfast site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Belfast?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Belfast is running.
- How does garden waste work in Belfast?
- Belfast runs garden waste as an optional subscription in most cases. Sign-up, fees and the collection season are on the Belfast council site.
More UK council bin collections
Browse 361 UK councils on Bin Day or jump to a neighbouring council in the alphabetical list.