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Bin Collections & Recycling Centres to operate as normal over the May Bank Holiday Weekend

30 April 2026

Derry City and Strabane District Council is advising the public of service arrangements for the upcoming May Bank Holiday on Monday 4th May 2026.

Bin collections and Recycling Centres will operate as normal on Bank Holiday Monday. Residents are reminded to leave out their bins for collection as usual. The Council encourages everyone to continue recycling and to use Blue and Brown bins correctly to help reduce waste over the bank holiday weekend.

Council offices on Strand Road, Derry, and the Derry Road offices in Strabane will be closed on Monday 4th May for the public holiday and will resume normal service on Tuesday 5th May 2026.

Registry Offices in Derry will also be closed on Monday 4th May, reopening on Tuesday 5th May 2026. Strabane’s Registry offices will be closed on Monday 4^th May and will only be available by telephone on Tuesday 5^th May – reopening as normal on Wednesday 6^th May.

The Guildhall and Tower Museum will both be open as normal and welcoming visitors over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Council-owned cemeteries will remain open and operational daily from 8:00am to 8:00pm throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.

The Council’s Out of Hours Service for ongoing dog attacks on persons or animals will be available across the holiday. To report an incident, contact 07734 128096. While there is no obligation for the Council to respond to other matters outside normal hours, the Dog Warden may assess and respond to serious voicemails left on this number.

All Council parks and greenways will be open over the Bank Holiday weekend, and the public is encouraged to enjoy outdoor spaces responsibly, keeping areas clean and safe by using bins provided.

Leisure Services – May Bank Holiday Schedule:

Open: Templemore Sports Complex, Riversdale Leisure Centre, Melvin Sports Complex, Derg Valley Leisure Centre
Closed: Bishop’s Field, Waterside Shared Village, Brandywell, Brooke Park, City Baths, Foyle Arena

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Ruairí McHugh, encouraged everyone to enjoy the long weekend while making the most of the services available:

“I wish everyone in our community a safe and enjoyable May Bank Holiday. Please remember to recycle where possible and use our parks, greenways and leisure spaces respectfully. Let’s keep our city and district clean and welcoming for everyone to enjoy this spring.”

For the most up-to-date information on services, visit the Council’s website: https://www.derrystrabane.com