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17 Feb 2026

Causeway Council calls on its residents to help reduce litter and dispose of waste responsibly

Residents are encouraged to use authorised disposal options, including household recycling centres and the Council’s approved bulky waste collection service

Causeway Council calls on its residents to help reduce litter and dispose of waste responsibly

The council is appealing to residents to be mindful when disposing of rubbish.

Reporter:

Staff Reporter

17 Feb 2026 5:30 PM

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news@derrynow.com

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is urging its residents to dispose of waste responsibly and play their part in keeping the Borough clean, as households undertake Spring clear-outs. 
Residents are encouraged to use authorised disposal options, including household recycling centres and the Council’s approved bulky waste collection service.  
Bulky items can be collected for a small fee of £5 per item, with details of eligible items available via Council’s  website: Bulky Household Waste Collection | Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council 
Some items may be disposed of free of charge at local recycling centres, and residents are also encouraged to consider donating reusable items to local charity shops. For a list of Council recycling centres visit Bulky Household Waste Collection | Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council 
Get Involved 
As part of the LitterSmart initiative, Council works to reduce litter through education, promoting responsible disposal, and supporting community litter picks, providing support for individuals and groups wishing to organise litter lifts by loaning litter pickers and bags and arranging collection of gathered waste. 
Funding is also available through the annual LiveSmart Community Environmental Grant Programme, offering grants of up to £750 to community and voluntary organisations for projects that improve local cleanliness and promote litter-free communities.  
If you like to get involved please visit LiveSmart | Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council 
Private Waste Collectors 
 
Householders choosing to use private waste collectors are reminded to ensure the collector holds a valid waste carrier’s licence. By law, residents have a duty of care to ensure any third-party collecting waste from their property is properly licensed. Failure to comply may result in a £300 Fixed Penalty Notice, with potential court fines of up to £5,000. 
Residents are able to check if a business is a registered waste carrier by visiting: 
www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/registered-waste-carriers-transporters 
Fly-tipping is a serious criminal offence. Anyone caught fly-tipping may receive a £400 Fixed Penalty Notice, or if convicted in Court could face a fine of up to £50,000 on summary conviction, or imprisonment for up to six months. 

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