Ards and North Down Borough Council Bin Collection Dates
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About bin collections in Ards and North Down Borough Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council covers approximately 75,000 households across Bangor, Newtownards, Holywood, Donaghadee, Comber, Portaferry, Millisle, Ballygowan, Kircubbin and surrounding areas. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.
Most properties receive three kerbside bin collections on a fortnightly basis. Your grey bin (general household waste) and blue bin (dry recycling — paper, card, cans, plastic bottles) are collected fortnightly on alternating weeks. Your green/brown bin (garden waste and food waste) is also collected fortnightly. A glass collection box is collected every four weeks. All bins should be out by 7am on collection day. For missed collections or to report an issue visit ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or call 0300 013 3333.
Ards and North Down has nine Household Recycling Centres. The main sites are Balloo (28 Balloo Avenue, Bangor, BT19 7QY) and Newtownards. Booking in advance is required for all visits — book online at ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or call 0300 013 3333. Visit ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk for full details and opening times.
Popular postcodes in Ards and North Down Borough Council
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Areas covered in Ards and North Down Borough Council
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BT18Holywood
BT19Bangor
BT20Bangor
BT21Donaghadee
BT22Portaferry and Kircubbin
BT23Newtownards and Comber
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Frequently asked questions — Ards and North Down Borough Council bin collections
Ards and North Down Borough Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Garden, Recycling. Collection frequency: Grey bin and blue bin: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Green/brown bin: fortnightly. Glass collection box: every four weeks..
Grey bin. Accepts: General household waste that cannot be recycled or composted
Blue bin. Accepts: Paper, card, tins, cans, plastic bottles and containers
Green/brown bin. Accepts: Garden waste and all food waste (cooked and raw)
Report missed collections at ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk or by calling 0300 013 3333. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk.
HWRC at Balloo Road, Bangor, BT19 7QY. See ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Ards and North Down Borough Council: Grey bin and blue bin: fortnightly on alternating weeks. Green/brown bin: fortnightly. Glass collection box: every four weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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