Mid and East Antrim bin collection
Enter your postcode and pick your address to see your next bin days for Mid and East Antrim.
Mid and East Antrim summary
- Status
- Supported
- Population
- 139,913
- Postcode districts
- 8
- Bin types seen
- 4
- Council website
- Mid and East Antrim
Bin colours and collections in Mid and East Antrim
The 4 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Mid and East Antrim. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Mid and East Antrim bins include the green and black bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Garden
Garden wasteGarden cuttings, leaves and prunings. Most councils run this as a paid annual subscription with fortnightly collection from spring to autumn.
What goes in
- Grass cuttings and leaves
- Hedge trimmings and small branches
- Plants, weeds and flowers
- Twigs up to the council's diameter limit
What stays out
- Soil, stones and rubble
- Plastic plant pots and bags
- Food waste (use the food caddy)
- Treated or painted wood
Refuse
General wasteAnything that cannot be recycled or composted. Most councils have moved general waste to fortnightly to make room for the new weekly food collection.
What goes in
- Cling film and food packaging that cannot be recycled
- Used tissues, nappies, sanitary products
- Polystyrene, broken china, vacuum dust
- Pet waste in sealed bags
What stays out
- Items that should go in recycling
- Food waste (use the caddy)
- Electricals and batteries (separate route or HWRC)
- Garden waste in volume
Grn this Date has moved from 13/07/2026:July Holiday
Other collectionYour council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.
What goes in
- Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
- The lookup above shows your address-specific items
- Council site has the full accepted-items list
What stays out
- Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
- Anything not listed by the council for this collection
- Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
Ref this Date has moved from 13/07/2026:July Holiday
Other collectionYour council runs this collection alongside the standard kerbside bins. The lookup above shows the exact next date for your address and what should go out.
What goes in
- Whatever your council has labelled this collection for
- The lookup above shows your address-specific items
- Council site has the full accepted-items list
What stays out
- Items that belong in the other kerbside bins
- Anything not listed by the council for this collection
- Hazardous waste and electricals (separate route)
Mid and East Antrim on the map
Bin day guides for Mid and East Antrim
Common bin collection questions for Mid and East Antrim residents, with the practical detail on each.
Postcodes covered by Mid and East Antrim
Postcodes here start with BT36, BT38, BT39, BT40, BT41, BT42, BT43 and BT44. Each district has its own bin collection page on Bin Day.
Some postcode districts straddle two councils. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Common questions about Mid and East Antrim bins
- How do I find my bin day in Mid and East Antrim?
- Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address. Bin Day pulls the next collection dates straight from the Mid and East Antrim bin lookup.
- Does Mid and East Antrim collect food waste?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Mid and East Antrim. Confirm with your specific address using the lookup above.
- What happens if Mid and East Antrim misses my bin?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the Mid and East Antrim site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours and return within two to three working days.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in Mid and East Antrim?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday falls on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually run a published two-week revised schedule. The lookup above always reflects whatever schedule Mid and East Antrim is running.
- How does garden waste work in Mid and East Antrim?
- Garden waste is collected in Mid and East Antrim for households that have signed up. The annual fee, sign-up form and collection season all live on the Mid and East Antrim council site.
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