Bin Collection Lisburn: Dates, Days, Bin Types & Calendar
Use this guide to find your Lisburn bin calendar, understand Week A/B/C/D collection downloads, check bin and box types, and report a missed collection through the right council route.
Quick answer
Lisburn & Castlereagh residents should use the official collection days page, download the correct Week A, B, C or D calendar, and use the bins-and-boxes pages to check what goes in each container.
What do you need to do today?
Choose the task that matches your problem. The sections below give the official page, the next step and the mistake to avoid.
Lisburn bin collection quick facts
Use these points before moving your bin or downloading a calendar.
Printable calendars include holiday dates.
Organic food and garden waste.
Only waste that cannot be recycled.
Kerbie and wheelie boxes have separate item groups.
How to check your Lisburn bin collection calendar
The main Lisburn bin collection page gives printable collection calendars with holiday dates. The key is choosing the right Week A, Week B, Week C or Week D calendar for your address.
🔗 Official link: Lisburn & Castlereagh collection days and holiday information
Screenshot Guide: Official Lisburn & Castlereagh Collection Days and Holiday Information Page
Open the official calendar page
Use the council’s collection days and holiday information page. It is the official source for printable calendars and holiday changes.
Find the correct Week A, B, C or D calendar
Do not download a random week. If your street or address is unclear, contact the council before relying on the wrong calendar.
Check whether your route uses bins only or bins and boxes
The official page separates Week A/B calendars for bins and Week C/D calendars for bins and kerbie boxes.
Save or print the calendar
For older residents, a printed calendar near the back door or kitchen noticeboard is usually easier than checking online every week.
Lisburn bin types: what each bin or box is for
Lisburn & Castlereagh uses several household waste containers. The right answer depends on whether your property uses bins, kerbie boxes or wheelie boxes.
🔗 Official link: Lisburn & Castlereagh bins and boxes
| Bin or box | Use it for | What to check | Official route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landfill bin | Non-recyclable waste only. | Do not use it for items that belong in recycling, food/garden waste or a recycling centre. | Landfill bin guide |
| Mixed dry recycling bin | Dry recycling items accepted by the council’s green recycling bin route. | Use the official item search if you are unsure about a specific item. | Mixed dry recycling bin |
| Food and garden waste bin | Food and garden waste. | Extra brown bins may be available subject to route availability. | Food and garden waste bin |
| 23 litre food waste bin | Smaller food waste container for food scraps. | Check the food waste page before putting non-food items inside. | 23 litre food waste bin |
| Kerbie box / wheelie box | Separated recycling such as paper/card, plastic items, cans and glass depending on the box group. | Box sorting matters. Wrong items can cause contamination. | Kerbie box guide |
How to sort Lisburn recycling boxes without guessing
Some Lisburn routes use kerbie boxes or wheelie boxes. The official wheelie box page separates recycling into three box groups, so the problem is not just “is it recyclable?” but “which box should it go in?”.
Box 2
Plastic pots, tubs, trays and bottles, cartons, aerosols, foil and food or drink cans.
How to report a missed Lisburn bin collection
If your bin or box was not collected, check the council’s service updates first. The official service update page gives the missed collection contact route by email and phone.
🔗 Official link: Lisburn & Castlereagh service updates or disruptions
Step 1: Check service updates
Look for route problems, parked vehicle issues, holiday changes or return collection notes before reporting.
Step 2: Check presentation
Was the correct container out on the correct calendar day? Was access blocked? Was the wrong material inside?
Step 3: Report with details
Email recycling@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or phone 028 9244 7300 for a missed collection.
Step 4: Keep it available
If a return collection is announced, leave the correct bin or box available as instructed by the council update.
Bulky collections, recycling centres and replacement bins
Large household items, extra garden waste, broken containers and awkward items should not be left beside normal bins. Use the correct official route instead.
Bulky collections
The council advises alternative options such as donation or taking items to a household recycling centre. Bulky items should be presented only as advised at booking and not left where they cause an obstruction.
Household recycling centres
Use recycling centres for suitable household items that do not belong in normal bin or box collections. The official page lists Carryduff, Drumlough and The Cutts centres.
Order or replace containers
Use the official order page for a mixed dry recycling bin, food and garden waste bin, kitchen caddy, kerbie boxes, wheelie boxes or home composter.
Extra brown bin
Residents are provided with one 240L brown bin per household for organic food and garden waste. Extra brown bin service may be available subject to route availability.
Lisburn & Castlereagh bin collection contact details
If you cannot identify your calendar week, need to report a missed collection, or need help with a bin or box, use the council routes below.
Calendar help
028 9244 7300
recycling@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Missed collection
Use the same recycling email or phone number listed on the service updates page.
Bulky collections
028 9244 7300
opservices.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Bin Collection Lisburn FAQs
How do I check my Lisburn bin collection day?
Use Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council’s collection days and holiday information page and download the correct Week A, B, C or D calendar.
What are Week A, Week B, Week C and Week D calendars?
They are printable official collection calendars. Week A and Week B are listed for bins, while Week C and Week D are listed for bins and kerbie boxes.
Who do I contact if I do not know which calendar to use?
Phone 028 9244 7300 or email recycling@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk for help identifying the correct calendar.
What goes in the landfill bin?
The landfill bin is for non-recyclable waste only. Use the council’s landfill bin page and item search if you are unsure.
What goes in the brown bin in Lisburn?
The brown bin is for organic food and garden waste. Extra brown bin collection can be requested subject to route availability.
What goes in the wheelie box?
Wheelie box groups include paper and cardboard, plastic pots/tubs/trays and bottles with cartons, aerosols, foil and cans, plus glass bottles and jars in the glass group.
How do I report a missed Lisburn bin collection?
Check service updates first, then email recycling@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or phone 028 9244 7300 if the collection needs to be reported.
Where can I order a replacement bin or caddy?
Use the official “Order a bin, box, caddy or composter” page for mixed dry recycling bins, food and garden waste bins, kitchen caddies, kerbie boxes, wheelie boxes and composters.
How do I arrange bulky waste collection in Lisburn?
Use the council’s bulky collections page. For more information, phone 028 9244 7300 or email opservices.reception@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk.
Which recycling centres serve Lisburn and Castlereagh?
The household recycling centres page lists Carryduff, Drumlough and The Cutts centres. Check the official page before travelling.
The best Lisburn bin collection routine
Download the correct Week A/B/C/D calendar, check whether your route uses bins or boxes, sort recycling into the correct container, watch service updates before reporting a missed collection, and use bulky or recycling-centre routes for large or awkward items.
🔗 Official starting point: Lisburn & Castlereagh household waste hub
Independent guide: This page is not Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council. Collection calendars, holiday arrangements, accepted items, service updates, bulky collection rules and contact details can change. Always verify urgent or address-specific information with the council before acting.