Bins and waste collection

Your local council is responsible for the collection and disposal of waste in your area. You can find out more information getting a bin and recycling in this page.

When your bins and waste are collected

For more information on how often household waste is collected from your home, you should contact your local council. You should also contact your local council if your bin is missed from the normal collection.

Councils are also required to operate household waste deposit/recycling sites, where you can deposit your household waste free of charge. Contact your local council for more details.

• Local councils in Northern Ireland (contacts section)

Council bins

If your bin is lost or stolen you should contact your council straight away to get a replacement. The council will advise you on how you can secure your bin to avoid theft.

Recycling your waste

Nearly two thirds of all household rubbish can be recycled. Many local councils now collect waste for recycling. Some councils provide separate bins for the collection of waste to be recycled.

How you can dispose of bulky waste items

For more information on the disposal of larger items, please use the link below:

• Disposal of bulky items

You can also take larger items to your council's local civic amenity site yourself. Contact your council environmental services or waste management department to find out the arrangements in your area.

• Local councils in Northern Ireland (contacts section)

More useful links

• Waste and recycling (environment and greener living section)
• Your local environment (environment and greener living section)
• Your local council services (leisure, home and community section)