KT9 bin collection days
Run by Kingston upon Thames. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for KT9
KT9 is a postcode district covered by Kingston upon Thames. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About KT9
KT9 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside KT9 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 Kingston upon Thames
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Kingston upon Thames. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Kingston upon Thames bins include the green, brown and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Garden Waste
Garden wasteGarden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Food waste
Food wasteCooked and uncooked food scraps from the kitchen, collected weekly in a small caddy. The collection is free and runs every week, even in bank holiday weeks.
What goes in
- Cooked and uncooked food including meat, fish and bones
- Plate scrapings, peelings and out-of-date food
- Bread, rice, pasta, tea bags, coffee grounds
- Eggshells and dairy in small amounts
What stays out
- Liquids and cooking oils
- Pet waste, nappies, sanitary products
- Plastic bags unless certified compostable
- Packaging of any kind
Non-recyclable Refuse
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
Bin day guides for KT9
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of KT9.
Postcode districts in Kingston upon Thames
KT9 is one of 14 postcode districts in Kingston upon Thames.
- KT1
- KT2
- KT3
- KT4
- KT5
- KT6
- KT7
- KT9
- KT18
- KT19
- KT22
- SW15
- SW20
- TW10
Common questions about bins in KT9
- What day are bins collected in KT9?
- 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 Kingston upon Thames empties.
- Who collects bins in KT9?
- Kingston upon Thames collects household bins in KT9. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in KT9?
- 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 Kingston upon Thames site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in KT9?
- 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 Kingston upon Thames collect food waste in KT9?
- Yes. Bin Day has seen food waste collections at addresses in Kingston upon Thames. Use the lookup above to confirm your specific street.