BT9 bin collection days
Run by Belfast. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for BT9
BT9 is a postcode district covered by Belfast. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About BT9
BT9 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside BT9 map to one council, but a few districts straddle two. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
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)
Bin day guides for BT9
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of BT9.
Postcode districts in Belfast
BT9 is one of 19 postcode districts in Belfast.
- BT1
- BT2
- BT3
- BT4
- BT5
- BT6
- BT7
- BT8
- BT9
- BT10
- BT11
- BT12
- BT13
- BT14
- BT15
- BT16
- BT17
- BT18
- BT36
Common questions about bins in BT9
- What day are bins collected in BT9?
- Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin Belfast empties.
- Who collects bins in BT9?
- Belfast collects household bins in BT9. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in BT9?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The Belfast site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in BT9?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
- Does Belfast collect food waste in BT9?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Belfast. Confirm your specific address with the lookup above.