Recycle Bank Locator
Where you can recycle
Many local councils in Northern Ireland collect recycling direct from your doorstep. This is called doorstep or kerbside recycling. Most councils also provide recycling centres, civic amenity sites or bottle banks where you can bring your waste. These facilities are free-of-charge to use. Visit our recycle bank locator to find out what you can recycle at home or at your nearest recycling facility.
What you can recycle
Your local council will tell you what it can and can't recycle. Most councils are able to recycle paper, glass and plastics, and some also collect metal and organic waste.
Many items in the kitchen are recyclable including:
- Plastic milk and water bottles
- Household cleaning products bottles
- All glass packaging (bottles and jars)
- Plastic food trays and wrappings are sometimes recyclable, so check the packaging for more details
Don't forget you can also recycle items from other rooms in your house, including:
- In the bathroom: rinsed shampoo bottles, cardboard packaging and toilet roll tubes
- In the bedroom: packaging from toiletries and make-up, and unwanted clothing
- When you're doing the laundry: washing powder and liquid containers
People in Northern Ireland are recycling five times more rubbish than they did 10 years ago.
Clothes and textiles
More than half of clothing that's thrown away could be recycled. Most charity shops resell clothing, or you could take your unwanted clothes to clothing banks. Some councils also take textiles in doorstep recycling collections.
Recycle Bank Locator
Follow this link to find out more information about recycling facilities in your area.
