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Ards and North Down Borough Council

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Ards and North Down Borough Council provides a borough-wide network of Household Recycling Centres. The listings below include sites at Bangor (Balloo), Comber, Holywood, Kircubbin, Donaghadee, Millisle, Newtownards and Portaferry. The council publishes separate guidance on conditions of use and the materials accepted at each centre, so check the individual site information before travelling.

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Use the nine-centre booking system

The council’s current service lists nine centres, including Ballygowan. Enter your waste categories when booking so the system can offer suitable sites. Bring the booking reference and proof of your borough address.

Check the exception to larger-vehicle limits

Vans and double-axle trailers normally have six household-waste visits per residential address each calendar year. Bookings for compostable garden waste only in a double-axle trailer are unlimited. The booking system manages these allowances.

Check the site-specific material lists

Small household DIY rubble loads go to Balloo only, subject to the single-axle trailer limit. Large quantities of soil are not accepted at any borough centre. Check the individual material lists before booking.

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About Ards and North Down Borough Council

Ards and North Down Borough Council operates nine recycling centres, open exclusively to residents disposing of household waste. Entry requires proof of address, such as a driving licence or recent bill, along with a valid booking reference. All waste must be sorted in advance, with recyclables separated from general rubbish. Mixed waste or recyclable items placed in landfill skips will not be accepted. Visitors can consult the council’s waste guide or use the Bin-Ovation app for detailed disposal information.

Ards & North Down: HRC Booking & Recycling Guide

Two Ways to Book

Digital Booking: Use the Bin-Ovation App or the Council website. You'll need your registration, waste categories, and address.
Phone Booking: Call 0300 013 3333 (Opt 1) between 09:00 and 16:30, Monday to Friday.

Mandatory: Proof of Residency

Entry will be refused without your Booking Reference and one of the following:

  • Driving Licence or Rates Bill
  • Utility Bill or Bank Statement

Unique Site Restrictions & Rules

  • The "Balloo-Only" Rule: Household DIY rubble is only accepted at the Balloo Recycling Centre (limited to a single-axle trailer load).
  • Oil Tank Disposal: Must be completely drained and cut in half before arrival.
  • Soil Ban: As of 2024, large quantities of soil are no longer accepted at any of the 9 Borough sites.
  • Vehicle Limits: Vans and double-axle trailers carrying household waste are normally limited to six visits per residential address per calendar year; double-axle trailer bookings for compostable garden waste only are unlimited.
  • Sorting Policy: Mixed waste is not allowed; you will be redirected to a sorting bay if your items aren't separated.
Borough Pro-Tip: Staff monitor landfill skips closely. If you are seen throwing recyclables (like cardboard or plastic) into general waste, you will be stopped and asked to sort them.

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