Please note: A number of our Parks will be CLOSED this weekend, Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 December 2024 due to the forecast high winds.

Other facilities may close at short notice for public and/or staff safety if required.

Bins and Recycling

Order a new bin

Information for householders and customers about bin purchases and free bins/boxes is available in our FAQ section.

This section is worth referring to before you order recycling containers or proceed with a bin purchase.

Please note: We currently have a limited stock of Black Bins which may result in deliveries taking longer than usual.

We offer 3 easy and convenient options to purchase new bins:

  1. Online
  2. by phone
  3. in person

1. Online

To buy a bin online you will need to create an account for Council.Direct and follow the simple instructions given on the link below.

Request for service

Residents/ Customers who have previously registered with Council.Direct will be able to use their existing login details.

Further details about creating a council.direct account and online payment process are available in the Council.Direct user guide.

We would advise reading this before you place an order.

2. By Phone

Payments for new bins can be made over the phone (by card) on T: 0300 124 5000 and selecting option 0 and then:

  • 1 for Ballymena area
  • 2 for Larne area
  • 3 for Carrickfergus area

Reception Operators in each area will direct you to your local Cashdesk.

3. In Person

Payments for new bins can be made (by cash or card) in person at:

Area Location
Ballymena

Reception / Cashdesk
The Braid
1-29 Bridge Street
Ballymena
BT43 5EJ

Larne

Reception / Cashdesk
Smiley Buildings
Victoria Road
Larne
BT40 1RU

Carrickfergus

Reception / Cashdesk
Carrickfergus Museum and Civic Centre
11 Antrim Street
Carrickfergus
BT38 7DG

For further information about ordering free bins/ boxes or the purchase of a bin our team of helpdesk advisors are available on T: 0300 124 5000 (0) or email: waste.helpdesk@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.