Antrim and Newtownabbey bulky waste collection
One free collection a year for up to 3 items, then £10 for up to 3 items. Up to 10 working days, longer during busy periods. Everything Antrim and Newtownabbey will and will not take, the access rules, and how to book.
Checked 15 August 2026 against the official council site
Faster than the Antrim and Newtownabbey queue
Don't want to wait? Can't lift to kerbside? WasteSpeed collect in your area on a scheduled day each week, from £199.
Council crews in Antrim and Newtownabbey collect from the kerbside only. WasteSpeed's two-person crew carry from any room of the house, on a scheduled day each week, price fixed before we arrive.
Get your WasteSpeed dateWhat Antrim and Newtownabbey collect
Will collect
- Large white electrical goods
- Soft furnishings (beds, mattresses, sofas, armchairs)
- Kitchen units and worktops
- Bulky green waste
- Greenhouses (glass removed)
- Wooden fence panels and dismantled sheds
- Window frames and doors (glass removed)
- Baths and shower units (glass removed)
Will not collect
- Soft furnishings in poor condition
- Non-bulky waste suitable for household bins
- Glass
- Plasterboard
- Asbestos
- Building materials
- Paint
- Oil tanks
- Tyres
- Heavy items such as concrete bunkers
- Commercial items
Access rules and limitations
- Items must be placed neatly in an accessible outdoor location
- Items should be broken down to 4-foot lengths where possible, bundled or bagged
- Nails should be removed or hammered down
- Textile items should be covered to stay dry
Kerbside-only rules are the norm across the UK; crews are not insured to enter your home. If nobody can get your items outside, see your options when you can't lift it.
Charges in detail
One free collection a year for up to 3 items, then £10 for up to 3 items.
- One free collection per household per financial year (1 April to 31 March) for up to 3 items
- Additional collections £10 for up to 3 items
- Extra charges may apply if a collection takes over 15 minutes due to quantity, location or accessibility
- Changes effective from 1 July 2025
Free route: One free collection of up to 3 items per household per financial year
Before paying for a fridge, sofa or anything reusable, check the free collection routes: charity reuse crews collect good furniture at no cost.
Book with Antrim and Newtownabbey
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Antrim Civic Centre, 50 Stiles Way, Antrim, BT41 2UB
Phone: 028 9034 0056
Official links
Antrim and Newtownabbey bulky waste FAQ
How much does bulky waste collection cost in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
One free collection a year for up to 3 items, then £10 for up to 3 items. One free collection per household per financial year (1 April to 31 March) for up to 3 items. Additional collections £10 for up to 3 items. Extra charges may apply if a collection takes over 15 minutes due to quantity, location or accessibility. Changes effective from 1 July 2025. One free collection of up to 3 items per household per financial year
What bulky items will Antrim and Newtownabbey collect?
Large white electrical goods, Soft furnishings (beds, mattresses, sofas, armchairs), Kitchen units and worktops, Bulky green waste, Greenhouses (glass removed), Wooden fence panels and dismantled sheds, Window frames and doors (glass removed), Baths and shower units (glass removed).
What won't Antrim and Newtownabbey take?
Soft furnishings in poor condition, Non-bulky waste suitable for household bins, Glass, Plasterboard, Asbestos, Building materials, Paint, Oil tanks, Tyres, Heavy items such as concrete bunkers, Commercial items.
How long is the wait for a collection in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Up to 10 working days, longer during busy periods. Slots move with demand, so the booking page shows the real next date.
What if I can't carry items to the kerb in Antrim and Newtownabbey?
Most council crews will not enter your home. If you cannot wait or cannot lift, WasteSpeed run a private collection from any room of the house in your area, from £199.
Nearby councils
Mid and East Antrim · Lisburn and Castlereagh · Belfast · Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon · Newry, Mourne and Down · Causeway Coast and Glens
Provenance. Checked 15 August 2026 against gov.uk, antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk, antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk. Charges and rules change; the council's own page is always the final word. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it within the week.