The Council provides a special collection service to households within the borough for the recycling, or disposal, of excess amounts of wastes, including garden waste, not collected by the normal wheeled bin service. Whilst there is a minimum charge for the service, Senior Citizens have up to 12 sacks of waste (or equivalent) collected free-of-charge. The Registered Blind are provided with a FREE service.
A list of those items that will be collected and those that will not be collected, along with collection requirements, is provided below.
ITEMS THAT WILL BE COLLECTED
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(The following list is not definitive and is subject to change) |
Item |
Collection Requirements (if any) |
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Kitchen Units/Cupboards |
Complete carcasses. If broken up, must be bundled and tied (max length 4 foot). No exposed nails. |
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Wooden or Metal :
Garden Sheds, Green Houses and Other Outbuildings |
Must be dismantled into sections (max size 6 foot x 4 foot) or broken up, bundled and tied (max length 4 foot). No exposed nails.
NB. All glass must be removed. |
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Wooden or Metal :
Garage Doors |
Max size 6 foot x 4 foot. |
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Wooden or Metal :
Window Frames |
Complete frames (max size 6 foot x 4 foot) or broken up, bundled and tied (max length 4 foot).
NB. All glass must be removed. |
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Wooden or Metal :
Internal/External doors |
Complete doors.
NB. All glass must be removed. |
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Storage Heaters
(Containing No Asbestos) |
Bricks must be removed and stacked at side of heater. |
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Bathroom Suites |
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Mattresses |
Must be kept dry, as if wet may not be capable of being removed. |
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Upholstered Furniture |
Must be kept dry, as if wet may not be capable of being removed. |
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Fridge/Freezers |
Must be cleaned inside with all drawers/shelving removed. Drawers/shelving should be suitably bagged, tied closed and left beside the unit for removal. |
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Washing Machines |
None |
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Cookers |
Trays/racks must be removed and bagged. |
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Electrical Items
(Except TVs / CRTs) |
Where possible, must be suitably bagged and the bag tied closed. |
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Pianos |
Must be left at the end of driveways. |
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Floor Coverings such as Carpets, Vinyls and Underfelts |
Must be rolled and tied or folded and tied (max length
6 foot).
NB. Carpets must be kept dry as if wet may not be capable of being removed. |
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Carpet Grips |
Must be bundled and tied (max length 4 foot) |
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Plaster Board |
In sections (max size 6 foot x 4 foot). If broken up must be either bundled and tied (max length 4 foot) or suitably bagged and bag tied closed. |
Wood |
Where possible, must be bundled and tied (max length 4 foot). No exposed nails. |
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Miscellaneous Small Items |
Where possible, must be suitably bagged and the bag tied closed. |
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Garden Swings |
Frames to be dismantled. |
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Bicycles & Scooters |
None |
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Electrical & Petrol : Lawnmowers & Strimmers |
Petrol must be fully drained from all petrol lawnmowers & strimmers |
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Cardboard |
Must be flattened, bundled and tied (max length 4 foot).
NB. Cardboard must be kept dry as if wet may not be capable of being removed. |
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General Garden Waste
(Except Soil) |
Must be bagged and the bag tied closed. |
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Small Trees/Branches |
Must be cut up, bundled and tied (max length 4 foot) |
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Wooden : Fencing |
Complete panels (max size 6 foot x 4 foot) or bundled and tied (max length 4 foot). |
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Glass Fronted Fires |
Must be left at the end of driveways. |
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Plastic/Steel Oil Tanks |
Must be drained of all oil and water and left at the end of driveways (max size 1100 litres). |
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Oil Heating Boilers |
Must be drained of all oil.
NB. Where the boiler has been connected to an asbestos flue, the connection point must be free from any asbestos residue, or suitably covered. |
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Car Engines / Parts |
Must be drained of all oil. Where possible, car parts should be suitably bagged and the bag tied closed. |
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Mirror Doors |
Mirrors to be removed (max size 6 foot x 4 foot). |
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Fibre Glass Insulation |
Must be suitably bagged and the bag tied closed. |
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Metal Posts |
No concrete to be attached (max length 4 foot). |
ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE COLLECTED
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The following Items will not be collected for either health & safety reasons, the potential for damage to the vehicle, or the need for special handling.
The list is not definitive and is subject to change. |
Item |
Alternative Disposal Option(s) |
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Earth/Soil |
Skip Hire (Council or Private). |
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Large Trees, Tree Trunks, Roots |
Skip Hire (Council or Private), Council Household Recycling Centres or contact the Council’s Technical and Environmental Services for advice on disposal. |
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Stones/Rubble/Cement/
Concrete |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Concrete Posts |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Concrete Coal Bunkers |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Paving Slabs |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Tarmac |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Ceramic Tiles |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Fireplaces |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Glass (all forms) |
Skip Hire (Council or Private) or Council Household Recycling Centres. |
| Caste Iron Baths |
Recycle at Carryduff Household Recycling Centre. |
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Fluorescent Tubes |
Recycle at Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Televisions & Computer Screens |
Recycle at Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Car Batteries |
Recycle at Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Car Engine Oil |
Recycle at Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Car Tyres |
Contact local garage. |
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All Asbestos-Based Materials |
Contact a Specialist Contractor for safe removal and disposal. |
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Storage Heaters
(Containing Asbestos) |
Contact a Specialist Contractor for safe removal and disposal |
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Liquid Wastes |
Contact the Council’s Technical and Environmental Services for advice on disposal. |
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Gas Cylinders |
Return to Vendor. |
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Paints/Thinners |
Recycle at Council Household Recycling Centres. |
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Dead Animals |
Contact the Council’s Technical and Environmental Services for advice on disposal. |
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NB . Northern Ireland Housing Executive house clearances should be referred to the Housing Executive. |
When availing of the service, please also remember the following points:
Ø All waste must be ready for collection on the day specified.
Ø In certain circumstances it may be necessary for a supervisor to inspect the waste prior to arranging the collection.
Ø Waste should be left at the front of the property. However, under special circumstances alternative arrangements can be made to collect waste from the rear of the property, provided there is suitbale access.
Ø It is the responsibility of the householder to ensure that all waste is easily accessible, free from any obstructions and separated from any materials, or property, which is not to be removed.
Ø As all waste is manually handled, containers, bundles, boxes, bags, etc, must not be overloaded and must be in a safe condition.
Ø Waste not properly presented, will not be removed.
For further information about your collection and method of payment, or to find out whether or not your waste can be removed, please contact Technical and Environmental Services on 028 9049 4600.