Roll out of blue bins 'will increase recycling rates' across Mid and East Antrim, says council

Roll out of blue bins 'will increase recycling rates' across Mid and East Antrim, says council

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has reiterated its commitment to rolling out blue recycling bins to households in the Carrickfergus and Ballymena areas.

No return to recycling boxes as MEA Council confirms blue bin rollout is going ahead

Wednesday 11 November 2026 Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has reaffirmed its decision to introduce blue wheelie bins across Ballymena and Carrickfergus, despite calls from Bryson Recycling to reconsider the move and claims that an alternative system could save £3 million a year. In a statement issued today (Wednesday 11 November), the council made clear that preparations are continuing to replace the existing kerbside recycling boxes with a…