How do I find my Antrim and Newtownabbey bin day?

Check at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk using the bin checker. Bin collection antrim and newtownabbey dates vary by area.

Does bin collection change on bank holidays?

Yes. Antrim and newtownabbey rubbish collection dates shift after Northern Ireland bank holidays.

Is garden waste collected?

Seasonal garden waste collection operates during the growing months. Check the council website.

Antrim and Newtownabbey bin collection: fortnightly collections across Antrim town, Newtownabbey and the Six Mile Water valley

Verified 3 September 2026

Antrim and Newtownabbey bin collection is managed by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in the north of the Belfast metropolitan area. Antrim and newtownabbey council bin collection follows a fortnightly alternating schedule. Antrim and newtownabbey refuse collection covers Antrim town, Newtownabbey, Randalstown and Crumlin. Bin collection antrim and newtownabbey serves approximately 57,000 households. Antrim and newtownabbey rubbish collection covers BT postcode areas between Belfast and Lough Neagh.

Service overview

Provider	Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Authority	Borough (Northern Ireland)
Postcodes	BT36, BT37, BT39, BT41
Presentation deadline	7:30am on collection day
Cycle	Alternating fortnightly

Towns and villages

Antrim town
BT41
Historic county town near Lough Neagh. Antrim and newtownabbey council bin collection serves the town centre.

Newtownabbey
BT36, BT37
Urban area on the northern outskirts of Belfast. Bin collection antrim and newtownabbey covers dense residential streets.

Randalstown
BT41
Village near Lough Neagh. Standard antrim and newtownabbey refuse collection schedules apply.

Crumlin
BT29
Village near Belfast International Airport. Collection routes serve the village and surrounds.

Ballyclare
BT39
Market town in the Six Mile Water valley. Antrim and newtownabbey rubbish collection serves the town.

Templepatrick and Parkgate
BT39
Communities near the airport. Established collection routes serve residential areas.

What goes in each bin

Black bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
Blue recycling bin: Paper, card, cans, plastic and glass collected fortnightly.
Brown food caddy: Weekly food waste collection across the borough.
Green garden waste bin: Seasonal garden waste collection across the borough.

When is my bin day?

Collection days vary by address across BT36, BT37, BT39, BT41. Check Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council online tool. Bank holidays may shift dates.

Find your collection day

Missed bin? Here is what to do

Before reporting: Bin at kerbside by 7:30am on collection day, lid closed, correct waste only.

Confirm schedule. Check council website including bank holiday adjustments.
Review presentation. Correct bin, closed lid, kerbside by 7:30am on collection day.
File report. Use Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council missed bin form.
Keep bin accessible. Valid reports get a return within working days.

Report missed Antrim and Newtownabbey bin

External link to Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. Independently run.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my Antrim and Newtownabbey bin day?: Check at antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk using the bin checker. Bin collection antrim and newtownabbey dates vary by area.
How do I report a missed bin?: Report through the council's online portal. Antrim and newtownabbey council bin collection missed reports should include your address.
What area does the council cover?: Antrim and newtownabbey refuse collection covers Antrim town, Newtownabbey, Randalstown, Crumlin and Ballyclare.
Does bin collection change on bank holidays?: Yes. Antrim and newtownabbey rubbish collection dates shift after Northern Ireland bank holidays.
Is garden waste collected?: Seasonal garden waste collection operates during the growing months. Check the council website.