Mid and East Antrim: arrangements for bin collections over Christmas in Larne, Ballymena and Carrickfergus
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council is advising residents in Carrickfergus, Larne and Ballymena of arrangements for bin collections over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, alongside opening hours for council facilities.
A spokesperson for the local authority said: “As we come together to celebrate the season, these temporary adjustments to bin collections, recycling centres and public facilities will help ensure our services continue to support residents smoothly throughout the holidays. We appreciate everyone taking a moment to plan ahead."
Bin collections
Thursday, December 25 2025:
Ballymena collections will take place on Saturday, December 27.
Carrickfergus collections will take place on Saturday, December 20.
Larne collections will take place on Monday, December 22.
Friday, December 26 2025:
Carrickfergus collections will take place on Saturday, December 27.
Larne collections will take place on Monday, December 29.
Thursday, January 1 2026:
Ballymena collections will take place on Saturday, January 3.
Carrickfergus collections will take place on Saturday, January 3.
Larne collections will take place on Monday, January 5.
Bryson Kerbside Box Collections (Ballymena and Carrickfergus)
Thursday, December 25 2025: Moved to Saturday, December 27.
Friday, December 26 2025: Moved to Sunday, December 28.
Thursday, January 1 2026: Moved to Saturday, January 3.
Household Recycling Centres (HRCs)
Wednesday, December 24 2025: Closing early at 2pm.
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed.
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed.
Thursday, January 1 2026: Closed.
Registrar’s Offices
The Registrar Office will be closed on December 24, 25 and 26 2025. Offices will reopen from Monday, December 29 to Wednesday, December 31. The office will be closed again on Thursday, January 1 2026.
In the event of a death needing to be registered for burial or cremation purposes, the emergency phone line will be open to funeral directors from 9am to 10am only on Friday, December 26.
The Braid
The Braid building will be closed December 24, 25 and 26 December, and Thursday, January 1 2026.
Leisure centres
Festive opening arrangements apply at the Amphitheatre, Carrickfergus, Seven Towers Leisure Centre, Ballymena, and Larne Leisure Centre.
Monday, December 22 2025: Early closure at 5pm.
Tuesday, December 23 2025: Early closure at 5pm.
Wednesday, December 24 2025: Closed.
Thursday, December 25 2025: Closed.
Friday, December 26 2025: Closed.
Saturday, December 27 2025: Normal opening hours.
Sunday, December 28 2025: Normal opening hours.
Monday, December 29 2025: Early closure at 3pm.
Tuesday, December 30 2025: Early closure at 3pm.
Wednesday, December 31 2025: Early closure at 3pm.
Thursday, January 1 2026: Closed.
Public toilets
Ballymena area
Toilets at Portglenone Marina, Cullybackey, Henry Street, Broughshane and Slemish will be closed on December 24, 25 and 26 December 2025, and January 1, 2026.
On Saturday, December 27, facilities will open from 9am to 5pm, with the exception of Henry Street and Slemish, which will remain closed.
On Saturday, January 3, facilities will again be open from 9am to 5pm, except for Henry Street and Slemish.
Carrickfergus area
All toilets will be closed on December 25 and 26 2025, and January 1, 2026.
Larne area
All toilets will be closed on December 25 2025 only.