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Waste and recycling

Carrier bag levy

From 8 April 2013 you will be charged at least 5p for new single use carrier bags whenever you shop in Northern Ireland

Carrier bags - get a bag habit

Tips to help make sure you don't forget your carrier bags when you go shopping

Reducing waste, re-using and repairing

Tips on cutting down on your waste through re-using and repairing

Buying recycled products

Advice about the range of recycled products available to buy

Recycling

Find out how to recycle and where your local facilities are

Recycling Batteries

Find out how and where to safely dispose of or recycle batteries

Composting and disposing of garden and kitchen waste

Ways to get rid of waste that are friendly to the environment

Electrical equipment: reuse and disposal

Find out how you can reuse and dispose of electrical equipment

Disposal of hazardous waste

How to dispose of hazardous waste and how your local council helps

Bins and waste collection (property and housing section)

Find out when and how household waste and street litter is collected

Disposal of bulky items (property and housing section)

Information on how to dispose of large items such as fridges and freezers