Council Contacts
Find out how your local council can support your community clean-up.
Every council in Northern Ireland helps keep our towns, villages and countryside clean and vibrant. Whether you’re planning a community litter pick, need equipment, or want advice on waste collection, your local council is here to support you.
Many councils offer free litter-picking equipment loans, arrange the collection of bagged waste after your event, and provide advice or funding for local environmental projects. Use the table below to find out what’s available in your area and how to get in touch directly with your council’s environmental or cleansing teams.
| Council | What They Offer | Contacts |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast City Council | Supports community clean-ups with equipment, advice, and guidance for groups. | wastecollections@belfastcity.gov.uk 028 9027 0230 |
| Newry, Mourne & Down DC | Provides ‘litter packs’ for community groups and guidance on organising clean-ups. | besustainable@nmandd.org 0300 013 2233 |
| Fermanagh & Omagh DC | Offers support and advice for community litter picks and environmental projects. | info@fermanaghomagh.com 0300 303 1777 |
| Causeway Coast & Glens BC | Supports community environmental projects via LiveSmart grant programme. | info@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk 028 7034 7034 |
| Antrim & Newtownabbey BC | Supports community clean-ups and marine litter initiatives. | info@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk 028 9446 3113 |
| Ards & North Down BC | Runs Recycling Community Investment Fund supporting litter projects and guidance. | env.health@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk 0300 013 3333 |
| Mid & East Antrim BC | Encourages volunteer clean-ups; advice via Environmental Services. | mea.envhealth@midandeastantrim.gov.uk 0300 124 5000 |
| Lisburn & Castlereagh CC | Supports community environmental action; guidance available on request. | ehealth@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk 028 9244 7300 |
| Derry City & Strabane DC | Encourages volunteer litter picks; support via Street Cleansing Dept. | info@derrystrabane.com 028 7125 3253 |
| Mid Ulster DC | Supports environmental volunteering including litter picks. | environmentalhealth@midulstercouncil.org 0300 013 2132 |
| Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon BC | Encourages community clean-ups through their Adopt-a-Street initiative. | ehealth@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk 0300 0300 900 |
Want to know about your council’s waste collection and equipment loan options? Download the Northern Ireland Council Litter-Picking Resources (Excel):