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About bin collections in Mid Ulster District Council
Mid Ulster District Council covers approximately 50,000 households across Cookstown, Dungannon, Magherafelt and surrounding areas in Northern Ireland. Bin and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at midulstercouncil.org.
Properties receive three kerbside collections on a fortnightly alternating schedule, with a collection every week. The blue recycling bin is collected every two weeks. On the alternate week the brown garden and food waste bin and black general waste bin are both collected on the same day. All bins should be presented at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day. For missed collections or service information call 03000 132 132 or visit midulstercouncil.org.
Mid Ulster's Household Waste Recycling Centres are located at Cookstown, Dungannon and Magherafelt. Visit midulstercouncil.org for opening hours and accepted materials.
Popular postcodes in Mid Ulster District Council
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BT70Dungannon
BT71Dungannon (east)
BT79Omagh border / Cookstown area
BT80Cookstown
BT45Magherafelt
BT46Maghera
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Frequently asked questions — Mid Ulster District Council bin collections
Mid Ulster District Council collects the following bin types: Recycling, Garden, General. Collection frequency: Blue recycling bin: fortnightly. Brown garden and food waste bin + black general waste bin: fortnightly on the same day (alternating week to recycling). A collection every week..
Blue recycling bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — mixed recycling
Brown garden and food waste bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — garden waste and food waste (alternating week)
Black general waste bin. Accepts: Fortnightly — general household waste (same day as brown bin)
Report missed collections at midulstercouncil.org or by calling 03000 132 132. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at midulstercouncil.org.
HWRCs across Mid Ulster. See midulstercouncil.org for locations and opening hours.
Collection frequency in Mid Ulster District Council: Blue recycling bin: fortnightly. Brown garden and food waste bin + black general waste bin: fortnightly on the same day (alternating week to recycling). A collection every week.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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