Litter fines

Our litter team enforces the anti-litter law and issues litter fines. We also give advice to businesses about waste disposal and to the public about littering and dumping.

Fixed penalty littering fines

If you are caught littering in the street we can issue a fixed penalty fine of £50. If you pay this on-the-spot fine we will not prosecute you for the offence.

Payment of the fine

You must pay the fine within 14 days of receiving it. If you are appealing the fine do not pay it until you receive a decision from us.

However, if you are not appealing the decision and do not pay the fine we might prosecute you.

How to make a payment

You can make a cash payment at our office, during office hours, at the address below, or you can post a cheque or postal order to the same address.

Appeals

If you want to appeal the fixed penalty fine you need to: We will review your case if you feel a mistake has been made.
A decision will be made and if you are successful you will not be required to pay the penalty.

However, if you are unsuccessful you must pay the fine immediately.

Belfast City Council
Cleansing Services
Enforcement Section
Floor 5
9 Lanyon Place
Belfast
BT1 3LP
Telephone: 028 9027 0230