Mid and East Antrim bin collection: borough council waste services for Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne
Mid and east antrim bin collection is managed by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council in Northern Ireland. Mid and east antrim council bin collection and bin collection mid and east antrim operate fortnightly. Mid and east antrim bin collection days cover Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne and surrounding areas across BT28, BT38, BT39, BT40 and BT42 postcodes.
Mid and East Antrim bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Mid and East Antrim Borough Council |
| Find bin day | Whitespace collection day portal |
| Report missed bin | midandeastantrim.gov.uk missed collections |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Garden waste | Free brown bin service |
| Mid and east antrim bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne, Broughshane, Greenisland (BT28, BT38, BT39, BT40, BT42) |
Mid and East Antrim bin collection areas
Find your Mid and East Antrim bin collection day
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council provides a collection day checker. Mid and east antrim bin collection and mid and east antrim bin collection days are available.
Find your Mid and East Antrim bin collection dayBins and recycling in Mid and East Antrim
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly.
- Blue bin (recycling): Dry recyclables fortnightly.
- Brown bin (garden and food waste): Free garden and food waste collection, unlike many mainland councils that charge.
- Glass box: Glass bottles and jars collected separately.
Steps to report a missed Mid and East Antrim bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check the portal for your mid and east antrim bin collection days.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 7am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to midandeastantrim.gov.uk missed collections.
- Leave bin accessible. The council will arrange a return.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find my Mid and East Antrim bin collection day?
Use the Whitespace portal.
How do I report a missed bin?
Report at midandeastantrim.gov.uk. Bin must have been out by 7am.
Is garden waste collection free?
Yes. Brown bin garden waste is free in the Mid and East Antrim area, unlike many mainland UK councils that charge.
What areas does Mid and East Antrim cover?
Ballymena, Carrickfergus, Larne, Broughshane, Greenisland, Whitehead, Ahoghill and Cullybackey.
When was Mid and East Antrim formed?
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council was formed in 2015 by merging the former Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne councils.