BT39 bin collection days
Run by Antrim and Newtownabbey. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for BT39
BT39 is a postcode district covered by Antrim and Newtownabbey. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About BT39
BT39 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside BT39 map to one council, but a few districts straddle two. Enter your full postcode above to confirm which council collects your bins.
Bin colours and collections in Antrim and Newtownabbey
The 3 bin types Bin Day has seen at addresses in Antrim and Newtownabbey. Your specific road may have a slightly different mix.
Antrim and Newtownabbey bins include the black, brown and blue bin. Tap a colour to see what it usually holds, or check your address above for the next date.
Black bins
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
Brown bins
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)
Wheelie boxes
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)
Bin day guides for BT39
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of BT39.
Postcode districts in Antrim and Newtownabbey
BT39 is one of 8 postcode districts in Antrim and Newtownabbey.
- BT14
- BT29
- BT36
- BT37
- BT38
- BT39
- BT41
- BT42
Common questions about bins in BT39
- What day are bins collected in BT39?
- Collection days vary by street. Enter your postcode at the top of this page and pick your address to see the next collection day for every bin Antrim and Newtownabbey empties.
- Who collects bins in BT39?
- Antrim and Newtownabbey collects household bins in BT39. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in BT39?
- Wait until the working day after the missed collection, then report it on the council's site. Most councils ask for the report within 24 to 48 hours. The Antrim and Newtownabbey site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in BT39?
- Yes. Most councils slide collections by a day or two when a bank holiday lands on a working day. Christmas and New Year usually have a published two-week revised schedule.
- Does Antrim and Newtownabbey collect food waste in BT39?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Antrim and Newtownabbey. Confirm your specific address with the lookup above.