Derry’s refuse collection services have been suspended today

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s refuse collection services have been suspended today in the interests of health and safety of staff following the severe snow and icy conditions overnight.

Householders are advised to leave out their bins as normal and Council will endeavour to service them over the coming days when it is safe to do so.

All cemeteries will be closed to the public today and open to facilitate funerals only.  

The public are advised to expect some disruption to Recycling Centres across the Council area. There were some delays this morning in getting many of the facilities open because of the severe weather conditions overnight. Please be patient and when using our centres please be careful and co-operate fully with staff.

Many council sports pitches will be closed today and users will be advised accordingly.

We expect some disruption to our community centre provision and will provide an update later.

Anyone using Council parks, greenways and play areas are asked to note that the pathways will be slippy and caution must be taken by users.

Some of the Council play parks which are locked overnight may not be open until later today. We are urging the public to be patient and to take extreme care when using these facilities.

All of our Leisure centres and community centres are currently open.

The Council’s Health and Community Committee meeting scheduled for this afternoon in the Guildhall has been rescheduled until next week.

Updates on any services affected will be provided on the Council’s social media platforms or on the website at - https://www.derrystrabane.com/news/council-service-update-weather