Bin Collections & Recycling Centres to operate as normal over the May Bank Holiday Weekend
21 May 2026
Derry City and Strabane District Council is advising the public of service arrangements for the upcoming May Bank Holiday on Monday 25th 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 25th May for the public holiday and will resume normal service on Tuesday 26th May 2026.
Registry Offices in Derry & Strabane will also be closed on Monday 25th May, reopening on Tuesday 26th May 2026.
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: Foyle Arena, Bishop’s Field, Waterside Shared Village, Riversdale Leisure Centre, Melvin Sports Complex, Derg Valley Leisure Centre
Closed: Templemore Sports Complex, Brooke Park, City Baths, Brandywell
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 would like to wish everyone a happy and peaceful Bank Holiday weekend. I’d like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to use our public spaces respectfully – lets keep our city and district clean and welcoming for everyone to enjoy this spring. I’d also encourage everyone to continue to use their blue and brown bins as much as possible over the weekend and remember that bin collections and recycling centres are open as normal.”
For the most up-to-date information on services, visit the Council’s website: https://www.derrystrabane.com or follow on social media platforms.