The Waste and Contaminated Land (NI) Order 1997, which implements the EC Waste Framework Directive in Northern Ireland, transfers the waste regulatory role from the 26 Councils to the Department of the Environment www.ehsni.gov.uk
The Council will however continue to investigate incidents of fly tipping and litter problems in the district.
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Click here if you wish to lodge a complaint about litter.
The District Council provides a refuse and waste collection service and disposal facility for all waste materials which may be generated within the District Council area. Arrangements are provided at the local Amenity Sites and through the provision of skip and bulky waste services, provided by the Operation Services Department Click here for further information.
Any person who wishes to establish a licensed waste disposal facility, requires to obtain Planning Approval and Water Act Consent, prior to making application to the Council for a Waste Disposal Licence.
For more information please contact the Environmental Health Department atTel: 028 867 62205,
E Mail: envhealth@cookstown.gov.uk