Newry and Mourne District Council Bin Collection Schedule, Dates and Calendar Guide
Use this practical guide to check your Newry, Mourne and Down bin collection schedule, search the 2026/27 postcode calendar, understand the blue or green recycling bin, brown food waste bin, black general waste bin, missed-bin reporting, bulky waste booking, bin purchase prices and Household Recycling Centre rules.
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Find Your Newry, Mourne and Down Bin Collection Schedule
Enter your postcode here to keep it handy, then open the official council calendar. The council tool asks you to select the first four characters of your postcode, enter the last three characters and search for your weekly bin collection schedule.
How do I check my Newry, Mourne and Down bin collection day?
Use the official Newry, Mourne and Down 2026/27 weekly bin collection calendar. Select the first four characters of your postcode, type the remaining three characters and search. Put your bin out no later than 6am on collection morning or the night before, keep the lid closed, face the handles towards the road and do not leave side waste or extra rubbish bags beside the bin.
Official Newry, Mourne and Down Bin Collection Sources Used for This 2026 Guide
This page is built around official Newry, Mourne and Down District Council waste pages, not guessed calendars, old Newry and Mourne pages, or generic Northern Ireland recycling rules.
2026/27 weekly bin calendar
The official calendar uses postcode first-four-character selection and last-three-character entry to show address-area schedules.
Blue/green recycling bin
The recycling bin accepts clean, dry and loose materials including paper, card, cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, and accepted plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.
Brown bin food waste
All food waste must go into the brown bin. Small amounts of garden waste can be added if there is space after food waste.
Black bin restrictions
The black bin is for general waste that cannot be recycled. Food waste, recyclables, DIY waste, garden waste and hazardous waste do not belong in it.
Newry, Mourne and Down Bin Collection Calendar 2026/27: Postcode Search Steps
The official calendar is the most reliable way to check your collection schedule because collection dates are postcode and area specific.
Newry, Mourne and Down covers a large district with rural roads, coastal towns, villages, old Newry and Mourne routes, Down area routes and different access issues. A neighbour’s bin may help, but the official postcode search is safer, especially if you live in a village, a new-build area, a lane, a flat, a business/residential mix or an area affected by weather or access problems.
Open the official weekly bin calendar page
Go to the Newry, Mourne and Down Weekly Bin Collections and Calendar page.
Select the first four characters of your postcode
Use the drop-down for the first part, such as BT24, BT30, BT31, BT32, BT33, BT34 or BT35.
Type the last three characters
Move to the second box and enter the last three postcode characters, such as 8ZH in the council’s example.
Click search and save the result
Check the weekly schedule shown for your address area and save the page or screenshot so you know which bin is due.
Local search tip: if your postcode calendar shows the wrong collection day, the council asks residents to contact the waste team on 0330 137 4047. Do not rely on an old printed leaflet if the online postcode tool has been updated.
Newry, Mourne and Down Bin Set-Out Rules: 6am, Lid Closed, Handles Facing Road
Small set-out mistakes are a common reason bins are not emptied, especially on narrow streets, rural roads and parked-up residential roads.
Put bins out by 6am
Place your bin at the kerbside no later than 6am on collection morning, or put it out the night before.
Face handles towards the road
The council asks residents to leave the bin with handles facing the road so crews can lift it safely.
Keep the lid closed
Overfilled bins, open lids and loose waste can cause collection problems and safety issues.
No side waste
Do not leave extra bags, loose rubbish or additional bins beside your normal bin. These cannot be collected.
Access warning: parked cars, roadworks, vehicle breakdowns and adverse weather can delay collections. If a delay is area-wide, the council says it will return on the next available day, so leave the bin at the kerbside when advised.
Newry, Mourne and Down Bin Colours Explained: Blue/Green, Brown and Black Bins
The council uses three main coloured bins for separate household waste: blue/green and brown for recycling, and black for non-recyclable waste.
Blue or green recycling bin
Clean, dry recycling onlyUse for accepted dry recycling materials. Put items clean, dry and loose into the bin.
- Mixed paper, newspapers and magazines
- Cardboard and clean card packaging
- Metal cans, tins, aerosols and clean foil
- Cartons and Tetra Pak-style packaging
- Glass bottles and jars
- Plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays
Brown recycling bin
Food waste first, small garden waste if spaceAll food waste must go in the brown bin. If there is space after food waste, small garden waste can also be added.
- Cooked and uncooked food
- Meat, fish and bones
- Fruit, vegetables and peelings
- Dairy, bread, cakes, pasta and rice
- Tea bags and coffee grounds
- Small leaves, flowers, twigs and hedge trimmings
Black general waste bin
Non-recyclable waste onlyUse only for waste that cannot be recycled through the blue/green or brown bin.
- Nappies and sanitary products
- Pet waste and small bagged cat litter
- Plastic bags, film and wrappers
- Polystyrene cups, trays and packaging
- Black plastic trays and shiny wrapping paper
- No food waste, recyclables, garden waste or hazardous waste
Blue or Green Recycling Bin: What Goes In and What Must Stay Out
Your blue or green bin is for recycling only. The council asks residents to put materials clean, dry and loose into the bin.
Good recycling includes clean paper, newspapers, magazines, catalogues, cardboard, plastic bottles, plastic tubs, trays, pots, clear packaging, plant pots, food tins, drink cans, biscuit or chocolate tins, empty aerosols, clean foil, drinks cartons, food cartons, glass bottles and jars.
Do this before bin day
Remove food and liquid, rinse containers, squash bottles and cans, flatten cardboard boxes and separate mixed packaging where possible.
Keep out of recycling
Plastic bags, cling film, polystyrene, crisp packets, sweet wrappers, toys, medicine packs, dirty paper, tissues, wet card, drinking glasses, mirrors, light bulbs and cookware.
If in doubt, leave it out
The council warns that wrong items in a blue bin can ruin a full load of recycling, and bins with wrong materials may not be emptied.
Brown Bin Food Waste: Why All Food Waste Must Stay Out of the Black Bin
The brown bin is one of the most important bins in the Newry, Mourne and Down system because all food waste must go into it.
You can put cooked and uncooked food waste in the brown bin, including meat and fish, bones, eggshells, fruit, vegetables, dairy products, bread, cakes, pastries, beans, pasta, rice, tea bags and coffee grounds. The council also allows small amounts of garden waste when there is space after food waste.
Free compostable liners
Compostable brown bin liners are available free of charge, one roll per household subject to stock, at council-listed locations including HRC sites and council offices.
Small garden waste only
Grass cuttings, hedge trimmings, leaves, flowers, twigs and small branches can go in if there is space after food waste.
Keep out
No soil, large branches, logs, wood, stones, rubble, animal bedding, animal waste, liquids, oils, plastic bags or plastic packaging.
Useful brown-bin tip: old newspaper can be used to line the brown bin, and small amounts of torn-up contaminated cardboard, such as pizza boxes, shredded paper and used kitchen roll can also go in the brown bin.
Black Bin General Waste: What Can Go In and What Must Never Go In
The black bin is for general waste that cannot be recycled in the blue/green or brown bin.
Use the black bin for non-recyclable household waste such as nappies, sanitary products, bagged pet waste, plastic bags, film, food wrapping, padded envelopes, plastic pouches, polystyrene and shiny wrapping paper. Do not use it for recyclables, food waste, DIY waste, bulky items, garden waste, hazardous waste, batteries, motor oil, asbestos, used paint, soil or stones.
Important: the council says food waste must be put in the brown bin, and black bins found to contain food waste may not be collected in future. Batteries, vapes and electricals should never go into black, brown or blue/green bins because they can cause fires.
Missed Bin Collection Newry, Mourne and Down: What to Check Before Reporting
The council aims to collect all bins on their scheduled collection day, but bins may be missed because of parked cars, roadworks, vehicle breakdown, adverse weather or presentation problems.
Check the calendar and holiday changes
Confirm the bin was due using the official postcode calendar and check whether holiday arrangements or a service update applies.
Check your bin presentation
Was the bin out before 6am, lid closed, handles facing the road, and no side waste placed beside it?
Check contamination
Wrong items in the blue/green bin or food waste in the black bin can result in a bin not being collected.
Report through the official missed-bin page
If the missed collection cannot be explained, use the online missed-bin form and leave the bin available for collection.
Buy a Bin in Newry, Mourne and Down: 2026/27 Prices and When Extra Bins Are Collected
You can buy a bin if your old one is damaged or if you need a new collection, but extra bins are not collected unless you have applied and been approved for special circumstances.
| Bin size | Black residual bin | Blue recycling bin | Brown recycling bin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 litre | £32.00 | £21.00 | £23.00 |
| 240 litre | £37.00 | £26.50 | £26.50 |
| 360 litre | £69.00 | £53.00 | N/A |
| 660 litre | £122.00 | £106.00 | N/A |
| 1100 litre | £154.00 | £138.00 | N/A |
| Delivery charge | £5.00 per delivery | ||
Money-saving note: the council says if you buy all three bins together, black, blue and brown, you get £10 off the total price. For bin purchases, call 0330 137 4047 or email environment@nmandd.org.
Bulky Waste Collection Newry, Mourne and Down: £12.75 for Up to Five Items
The bulky waste collection service helps householders dispose of large household items that cannot be placed in a standard bin. It must be booked in advance.
Items normally accepted
Sofas, armchairs, beds, mattresses, tables, chairs, wooden furniture, wardrobes, drawers, standard domestic white goods, bicycles, carpets and soft furnishings.
Collection days
Newry and Mourne area collections are listed for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Down area collections are listed for Wednesday and Thursday.
Charge and booking
The 2026/27 charge is £12.75 per collection for up to five items. Payment is made at booking by debit or credit card over the phone.
Items not accepted
Rubble, bricks, soil, plasterboard, building materials, bathroom suites, doors, windows, garden sheds, chemicals, paint, oil tanks, asbestos, pianos and business waste.
Household Recycling Centres in Newry, Mourne and Down: Sites, Opening Times and Visit Rules
The council’s Household Recycling Centres are for domestic use only. Customers are limited to one visit per day and should pre-sort items before entering the site.
| Household Recycling Centre | Typical official opening times listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ballynahinch, Lisburn Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-5.00pm | 078 1753 1912 |
| Camlough, Quarter Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-3.45pm | 0330 137 4540 |
| Castlewellan, Bann Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-5.00pm | 0330 137 4722 |
| Downpatrick, Flying Horse Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-5.00pm | 0330 137 4454 |
| Hilltown, Rostrevor Road | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9.00am-3.45pm; closed Tuesdays | 0330 137 4542 |
| Kilkeel, Ballymageogh Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-3.45pm | 0330 137 4543 |
| Newry, Chapel Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-3.45pm | 0330 137 4544 |
| Newtownhamilton, Newry Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-3.45pm | 0330 137 4545 |
| Warrenpoint, Upper Dromore Road | Monday-Saturday, 9.00am-3.45pm | 0330 137 4546 |
Use HRCs for
Items that do not belong in kerbside bins, batteries, electricals, large recyclables, extra household waste and sorted materials.
One visit per day
The council advises customers are limited to one visit per day and should separate materials before arrival.
Domestic use only
HRCs are for domestic use. Commercial charges and restrictions apply at selected sites for certain waste types.
Special Circumstances and Assisted Bin Collections
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council provides an Assisted Collection Service for residents who cannot present their bins because of age, disability or a medical condition.
Who may qualify
The service is for residents who live alone and cannot present bins, or where nobody at the property is reasonably able to present the bins.
Assessment required
Applications are subject to assessment and may require supporting information.
Safe access matters
Approval is subject to a risk assessment, and access routes and bin storage areas must be safe for crews and vehicles.
Newry, Mourne and Down Bin Collection Tips Residents Learn the Hard Way
These practical checks help avoid missed bins, rejected recycling and wasted trips to a recycling centre.
High-value checks before bin day
Use these checks when you want your bin emptied first time.
Set a 6am reminder
Put bins out the night before if mornings are busy. Collection times can vary.
Keep food out of black bin
Food waste must go in the brown bin. This is one of the most important local rules.
Rinse blue-bin items
Dirty containers and food residue can cause smells and contamination problems.
No bags beside bins
Side waste and extra bags cannot be collected, so use the correct bin, HRC or bulky route.
Keep roads accessible
Parked cars can stop lorries reaching narrow streets, cul-de-sacs and rural roads.
Never bin batteries or vapes
Batteries and vapes can cause fires and should go through HRC or proper battery recycling systems.
Official Newry, Mourne and Down Bin Collection Links
Use these official links before putting bins out, reporting, booking, buying bins or travelling with waste.
Newry, Mourne and Down Council Bin Collection FAQ
These answers cover the main searches behind this page: Newry and Mourne District Council bin collection, Mourne and Down bin calendar, 2026/27 schedule, blue bin, brown bin, black bin, missed bins, bulky waste and recycling centres.
Use the official Newry, Mourne and Down 2026/27 weekly bin collection calendar. Select the first four postcode characters, enter the last three characters and click search to view your schedule.
Bins should be placed at the kerbside no later than 6am on collection morning, or put out the night before. Keep the lid closed and handles facing the road.
No. The council says extra bins, additional bags, loose waste and side waste beside bins cannot be collected.
The blue or green bin is for clean, dry and loose recycling such as mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, cardboard, metal cans, aerosols, cartons, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays.
The brown bin is for all food waste. If there is still space after food waste, small amounts of garden waste can also be added. Do not use plastic bags or plastic packaging.
The black bin is for general waste that cannot be recycled. Do not put food waste, recyclables, DIY waste, hazardous waste, garden waste or bulky items in the black bin.
Check that your bin was due, out before 6am, lid closed, not contaminated and not blocked by parked cars. Then use the official missed-bin page and leave the bin at the kerbside if a delayed collection is expected.
The 2026/27 bulky waste collection charge is listed as £12.75 per collection, with up to five bulky household items included per booking. Payment is made when booking.
For 2026/27, a 240 litre black bin is listed at £37.00, a 240 litre blue recycling bin at £26.50 and a 240 litre brown recycling bin at £26.50, plus a £5 delivery charge per delivery.
The council lists Household Recycling Centres at Ballynahinch, Camlough, Castlewellan, Crossmaglen, Downpatrick, Hilltown, Kilkeel, Newry, Newtownhamilton and Warrenpoint. Check the official HRC page before travelling.
Editorial note
This is an independent resident guide for councilbincollection.org. It is not the official Newry, Mourne and Down District Council website. Always confirm collection dates, postcode calendar results, missed-bin rules, bin prices, bulky waste charges, Household Recycling Centre opening times and recycling rules on official council pages before taking action.
Final summary: For Newry and Mourne District Council bin collection searches, use the current Newry, Mourne and Down District Council 2026/27 postcode calendar. Put bins out by 6am, keep lids closed, do not leave side waste, use the blue/green bin for clean dry recycling, the brown bin for food waste and small garden waste, and the black bin only for non-recyclable general waste. Report missed bins through the official route, and use bulky waste or Household Recycling Centres for items that do not belong in normal bins.