Brown bin collections will move from fortnightly collections to a ‘One in Four’ weeks cycle for households across the ABC Borough from mid December to the end of March 2025, with residents’ collection day of the week remaining the same during this period.
The ‘One in Four’ initiative is a pilot scheme during the winter months when less garden waste is produced and the contents of the brown bin is considerably lower reducing the need for fortnightly collections.
The scheme will enable the Council to lower its carbon footprint through less mileage and fuel usage with a reduction in vehicle emissions. It will also increase efficiency and help the Council manage other waste collection services over the winter months.
During this pilot period, it is important that residents continue to use their brown bins as normal for food waste and organic material, as this is also a key factor in reducing emissions.
The final fortnightly brown bin collection cycle for the winter will take place between 11 and 24 December after which the ‘One in Four’ initiative will be implemented. The normal fortnightly collection cycle of brown bins will resume from the end of March.
Residents can find out their collection weeks during this pilot scheme by downloading the ABC Council App, or visiting the dedicated webpage www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/brownbins
For further information or advice, residents can also contact the Environmental Services team by emailing e " rel="nofollow"> or telephoning: w 03300 561 020.
