Disposable nappies cannot be recycled they must go into your landfill bin. If you have a small baby in your household nappies will make up a large proportion of your waste.
By swapping to reusable nappies parents in our area can dramatically reduce the amount of waste they put into landfill bins.
We are now offering parents in Lisburn and Castlereagh the opportunity to try reusable nappies for free for two weeks, as well as offering a £30 refund on the cost of buying reusable nappies (when £50 is spent on reusable nappies, terms and conditions apply).
This scheme is open to one application per household, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time.
If you have any questions please phone 028 9244 7300 or email: waste.education@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or check out the FAQs.
Free two week trial
We are working with The Library Group to offer parents a free two week trial. They will provide you with all you need to give reusable nappies a go. This will help you decide if they are right for you.
A representative from The Library Group will contact you to discuss you requirements, explain how the trial works and arrange a date and time for the nappy pack to be delivered to your home and collected after the trial period ends.
To participate in the trial complete the application form and email it to: waste.education@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk or phone 028 9244 7300.
Refund scheme
If you decide to use reusable nappies, you can apply for a £30 refund. You must spend £50 or more on reusable nappies, excluding accessories. Parents can buy them from any retailer of their choice, including those online.
To claim your refund you need to complete the refund application form and return along with your original receipt(s).
Terms and Conditions
- the child must be a permanent resident within the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area
- the nappy trial period lasts two weeks and nappies must be returned at the end of the trial
- if taking part in the trial, a representative from The Library Group will contact you to arrange your trial
- applicants must spend at least £50 on washable nappies to be eligible for cash back
- cash back cannot be paid without the original, itemised receipt(s) /or invoice which includes the date of purchase and confirmation of despatch or delivery. A confirmation of order is not acceptable
- the nappies must have been bought within 6 months of making the refund application
- participation in the nappy trial and refund scheme is considered to be a ‘one off’ and does not constitute any commitment to future support
- nappy trials and refunds will be arranged on a first come first serve basis
- only one nappy trial and one refund application per household
- the council may ask you to provide feedback and complete a feedback questionnaire
- the schemes are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time