Brown Bin Collections

Brown bin collections are returning to a fortnightly schedule for all households across the ABC Borough.

All residents are being urged to check our webpage to find their next collection date at – www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/resident/when-is-my-bin-day/ or by downloading the ABC Council App.

The return to fortnightly collections marks the end of the ‘One in Four’ winter pilot initiative which was introduced in December 2024 to enable the Council to lower its carbon footprint through less mileage and fuel usage, at a time when less garden waste is produced.

ABC Council would like to thank all residents for playing their part in this initiative and continuing to recycle their food waste through the brown bin, and in turn helping reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.

For further information and advice, residents can also contact the Environmental Services team by emailing or telephoning: 03300 561 020.

How do I find out when my next brown bin collection date is taking place?

Residents can find out when their brown bins will be collected during this period by downloading the ABC Council App, or visiting the webpage – www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/resident/when-is-my-bin-day

Can I put food waste in my black bin?

Residents are asked not to use their black bin for food waste, as food and organic waste in landfill creates harmful emissions.

I would like to put less in the brown bin?

We can all reduce the amount of food waste from our homes – advice is available  at

Love Food Hate Waste / Preventing food waste

If you have some outdoor garden space, get advice on home composting.

How to set up home composting | Recycle Now

Who do I contact for further information?

For further information or advice residents can contact the Environmental Service Team by emailing or telephoning: 03300 561 020.

How can I download the ABC Council App

The ABC Council App is available to download free on the App store and Google Play store. Visit the App Store or Google Play and search for ‘ABC Council App’ and simply click download.

For all queries relating to commercial and trade waste during the Brown Bin winter pilot scheme, please contact the Environmental Services Team by emailing  or telephoning: 03300 561 020.