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Waste Management
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a bin?
A normal household bin (black 240 Litre) can be purchased from the Council at a price of £25.00 if collected from the Council Offices or £31.00 if delivered to your home.
Recycling Bins are issued free of charge to new properties and should be left at the property when moving. Replacement recycling bins are £20.00 if collected from the Council Offices or delivered for £26.00.
There are no concessions or reductions in price for anyone in receipt of Benefits or of pensionable age. NIHE tenants should contact the Housing Executive.
I have left bin bags out with my bin but they weren't collected - why?
Council Policy states that ‘refuse not contained in wheeled bins, ie. bags, boxes etc. will not be collected by the Refuse Squad’. Additional refuse can be taken to Cookstown Civic Amenity Site, Molesworth Road, Cookstown or Moneymore Civic Amenity Site, Moneyhaw Road, Moneymore and disposed of free of charge.
I have items of furniture for disposal - does the council provide a service for this?
Council provides a free service to all householders for the removal of special bulky household waste eg. cookers, fridges, carpets, suites of furniture etc.
Council do not remove items which are considered to be fixtures and fittings of a house eg. bathroom suites, oil tanks, garage/internal/external doors. These items can be disposed of free of charge at either of the Civic Amenity Sites (Cookstown or Moneymore).
If you would like Council to remove bulky household items or electrical goods please click on the form below or telephone the Operational Services Department on 028 8676 2205.
Bulky Household/Electrical Goods Collection Form
I would like to erect a headstone at my relative's grave? What do I do?
To erect a headstone on a grave you must obtain permission from Council. To do this download the form below or telephone the Operational Services Department on 028 8676 2205 and request the form to be sent to you. The company or person erecting the headstone must fill out and sign the form as there are restrictions on height and width etc (which are clearly stated on the form) which must be adhered to. There is also a non-refundable fee of £30.00.
Application to Erect a Headstone