BT40 bin collection days
Run by Mid and East Antrim. Enter your postcode and pick your address.
Council for BT40
BT40 is a postcode district covered by Mid and East Antrim. The bin schedule, missed-bin reporting, garden waste sign-up and bulky-waste booking all run through the council.
About BT40
BT40 is a UK postcode district. Most postcodes inside BT40 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 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)
Bin day guides for BT40
Practical guides on the common bin collection questions for residents of BT40.
Postcode districts in Mid and East Antrim
BT40 is one of 8 postcode districts in Mid and East Antrim.
- BT36
- BT38
- BT39
- BT40
- BT41
- BT42
- BT43
- BT44
Common questions about bins in BT40
- What day are bins collected in BT40?
- 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 Mid and East Antrim empties.
- Who collects bins in BT40?
- Mid and East Antrim collects household bins in BT40. Sign-ups, missed-bin reports and bulky-waste bookings all run through the council.
- How do I report a missed bin in BT40?
- 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 Mid and East Antrim site is the right place to file it.
- Do bin days change on bank holidays in BT40?
- 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 Mid and East Antrim collect food waste in BT40?
- Bin Day has not seen food waste collections at addresses in Mid and East Antrim. Confirm your specific address with the lookup above.