Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon Council Bin Days & Calendar
Use this practical ABC Council bins guide to check your collection day, understand black, green and brown fortnightly bins, set app reminders, avoid 7am presentation mistakes, use the right recycling container, book bulky waste and find recycling centre options across Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Dromore and Tandragee.
What ABC Council bin problem are you solving today?
Choose the exact action first. This page is designed for residents who need the correct official link, bin colour answer or quick reminder without guessing.
Check your ABC Council bin day without guessing
Open the official “Find your bin day” page, enter your postcode, check your address result and use the ABC Council App for reminders. ABC Council’s landlord/tenant guidance says the council operates a fortnightly collection for all bins, and bins should be placed at the collection point by 7am with lids shut and no excess rubbish on top or beside the bin.
Screenshot Guide: Official ABC Council Bin Day Checker
Start here. The screenshot helps Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Lurgan, Portadown, Dromore and Tandragee residents recognise the official postcode lookup before entering personal details.
Image description: this screenshot helps residents recognise the official ABC Council bin day lookup before checking their own property. It does not prove live collection dates because actual dates depend on exact address, route, holiday changes, winter brown-bin updates, app reminders and council calendar data.
Video Guide: Your food waste transformed into plant food
Watch this after the screenshot if you want a quick visual reminder of why brown-bin food and garden waste should stay separate from black residual waste and green recycling.
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Official source verification for ABC Council bin collection
This is an independent resident guide. It explains the process in plain English, but official ABC Council pages control live calendars, app reminders, holiday changes, bin advice, bulky waste payment, recycling-centre opening times and accepted materials.
Calendar checked
ABC Council’s official page lets residents check recycling and waste collection schedules by entering details.
ABC Council App checked
The app includes find your bin day, what goes in which bin, reminders, recycling centres and tips.
Bin rules checked
Bins should be at the kerbside by 7am, lids should be shut and loose side waste is not collected.
Tenant guidance checked
Standard single dwellings should normally have black residual, green recycling and brown food/garden waste bins.
3-minute ABC Council bin setup for Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Lurgan and Portadown
Do this once. It prevents most wrong-bin, late-bin, side-waste, tenant move-out and recycling contamination problems.
Open the official bin day page
Enter your postcode and check your exact address. Do not copy a nearby estate or town pattern.
Install or use the ABC Council App
The app supports bin day lookup, reminders, what-goes-where guidance, recycling centre details and council updates.
Save the three-bin cycle
Write down black residual, green recycling and brown food/garden waste dates separately because all bins are collected fortnightly.
Set a 7am reminder
Put the correct bin at the kerbside by 7am with lid closed and no extra rubbish beside it.
Share the household note
For tenants, families and house shares, keep a simple note near the kitchen: “This week: black / green / brown, 7am, no side waste.”
ABC Council bin calendar 2026: postcode lookup, app reminders and holiday changes
Searches like “ABC Council bins”, “Armagh bin day”, “Banbridge bin collection”, “Craigavon bin calendar”, “Lurgan bin day” and “Portadown bin schedule” all need the same first step: check the official address-based calendar.
| User need | What to do | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Find my bin day | Use the official Find your bin day page or ABC Council App. | Use your exact address; rural lanes and estates can differ. |
| Set reminders | Use the ABC Council App reminder feature. | Update reminders after holiday or service-change notices. |
| Holiday collection | Check the holiday collections page before public holidays. | Some collections may move to a different day or continue as normal. |
| Tenant moving out | Use correct bins, bulky waste or recycling centre routes. | Do not leave extra waste beside bins; enforcement fines can apply. |
| Need help moving bin | Use the council’s assisted-bin help route. | Do not wait until repeated missed collections happen. |
ABC Bin Reminder Planner: save what goes out next
This mini-tool stores a reminder in your browser only. It does not submit personal data and does not replace the official ABC Council bin calendar or app.
My next ABC Council bin reminder
Check the official calendar first. Then save the next bin colour and a simple household note here.
No reminder saved yet. Check the official calendar, then save your next bin note here.
Tonight’s ABC bin checklist
- Official calendar or app checked?
- Correct black, green or brown bin selected?
- Bin ready by 7am?
- Lid closed and no side waste?
- Green bin recycling clean and not bagged?
- Brown bin has food/garden waste only?
Which ABC Council bin should this go in?
Use this quick helper for common household items. It prevents the usual mistakes with green recycling, brown food/garden waste, black residual waste, bulky waste and recycling centre trips.
Choose an item
Result: Select an item to see the likely ABC Council route.
Most common mistake
Do not put plastic bags, plastic wrap, polystyrene or batteries in the green recycling bin. Do not put moving-out rubbish into green or brown bins.
ABC Council bin types: black, green and brown 240L bins
ABC Council guidance for single dwellings says each property should normally have one black residual 240L bin, one green recycling 240L bin and one brown food and garden waste 240L bin. Smaller 140L bins are available for households with limited storage space.
| Bin | Use for | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Black residual bin | Non-recyclable household waste. | Use after checking green, brown, bulky waste and recycling-centre routes. |
| Green recycling bin | Glass, paper, plastic bottles/containers, tins/cans, cartons, cardboard, textiles and small electrical items where accepted. | No plastic bags, plastic wrap, polystyrene or batteries. |
| Brown food/garden waste bin | Food waste and garden waste. | Do not use for moving-out rubbish or general waste. |
Capacity note: ABC Council says only one green, black and brown bin per household will be collected, with exceptions for medical waste and large households.
What goes in the ABC Council green bin?
The green bin is the main dry recycling bin. Keep items clean and follow the official green-bin list.
| Accepted | Examples | Resident tip |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | All glass bottles and rinsed jars. | Rinse jars first. |
| Paper and card | Newspapers, magazines, books, directories, envelopes, junk mail, cardboard, cereal boxes, washing powder boxes and egg boxes. | Keep dry and avoid food contamination. |
| Plastic bottles and containers | Empty drinks bottles, soap bottles, shampoo bottles, detergent bottles, plastic pots, tubs and trays. | Empty and rinse first. |
| Tins, cans, foil and aerosols | Rinsed food cans, drink tins, biscuit tins, sweet tins, foil and aerosols. | Make sure aerosols are empty. |
| Cartons | Soup, juice, milk and wine cartons. | Empty before recycling. |
| Textiles and small electricals | Included in the council’s green-bin guidance, but remove batteries from electrical items and recycle batteries separately at council recycling centres. | Keep batteries out of the green bin. |
Do not place in green bin: plastic bags, plastic wrap, polystyrene or batteries.
ABC Council brown bin: food and garden waste guidance
The brown bin is for food and garden waste. It should not be used for end-of-tenancy clear-outs, side waste, general waste or green-bin recycling.
Food waste
Use for normal household food waste where your service is active. Keep packaging out.
Garden waste
Use for suitable garden waste. Do not use it for soil, rubble or non-garden rubbish.
Winter / service caution
Check official updates and the app near collection day because seasonal brown-bin service patterns can change.
Tenant caution
Do not put moving-out rubbish into brown bins; they may not be emptied if incorrect items are inside.
ABC Council missed bin help: check 7am, lid, side waste and holiday changes first
Most missed-bin problems are caused by late presentation, side waste, wrong materials, closed holiday schedules, access issues or incorrect bins. Use the official app and council pages before reporting.
| Problem | Likely reason | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Bin was put out after 7am | Late presentation. | Set a night-before reminder for the next collection. |
| Lid was open or bin overfilled | Safety / capacity problem. | Reduce waste and keep the lid closed. |
| Side bags beside bin | ABC Council says side waste is not collected. | Use recycling centre, bulky waste or correct bin route. |
| Wrong items inside green/brown bin | Contamination. | Remove incorrect items and use the correct route. |
| Holiday week | Collection day may change or recycling centre may close. | Check holiday collections page and app reminders. |
| Correct bin, correct day, no obvious issue | Possible missed collection or access/service issue. | Use official council report/contact route and leave the bin available where advised. |
ABC Council Missed Bin Diagnosis Tool
Use this before contacting the council so your report is stronger and you avoid common rejected reasons.
Choose the situation
Result: Select a situation to get the next step.
7am rule
ABC Council says bins should be presented at the kerbside by 7am on collection day, with no additional bags or loose waste beside the bin.
ABC Council bulky waste collection: £15.30 for up to 3 items
ABC Council’s bulky waste page lists a charge of £15.30 for up to 3 items, with a maximum of 2 lifts per year. Only booked items are collected, and items should be out by 7am on the day of collection.
| Bulky rule | What it means | Resident action |
|---|---|---|
| Do not put items out early | Items should not be left out until collection day. | Wait for the confirmed day. |
| Use normal bin collection point | Items are normally left where your bin is collected. | Place them together and easy to reach. |
| Only booked items collected | Extra unbooked items may be left behind. | List all items accurately when booking. |
| No entry to garages/sheds | Staff cannot enter parts of your home or outbuildings. | Move items outside safely. |
Bulky waste planning note
List up to 3 items before booking so you do not miss an item or put something out that was not booked.
Planning note: Add your items, then check ABC Council’s bulky waste page before paying.
Reuse idea
Before booking bulky waste, consider whether furniture suitable for reuse can be donated to a local charity shop or reuse project.
ABC Council recycling centres: Lurgan, Portadown, Banbridge, Dromore and more
ABC Council recycling centres are useful for items that should not go beside normal bins, including many end-of-tenancy items and excess household waste.
New Line, Lurgan
Tandragee Road, Lurgan, BT66 8QS.
Fairgreen, Portadown
Duke Street, Portadown, BT62 3EX.
Banbridge
Scarva Road, Banbridge, BT32 3QD.
Dromore
Mossvale Road, Dromore, BT25 1DG.
Before travelling: check the official recycling-centre page for current opening times, accepted items and holiday changes.
Landlord, tenant and move-out bin rules in ABC Council area
Rental waste is a common problem in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon. ABC Council’s landlord guidance says landlords and tenants should manage bins, move-out waste and disposal routes properly.
| Situation | What ABC guidance says | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Tenant needs bins | Landlords should provide containers or make tenants aware of their responsibility to obtain bins. | Confirm bin ownership before tenancy starts. |
| Tenants moving out | Do not put moving-out rubbish into green or brown bins. | Use recycling centres, bulky waste or licensed disposal. |
| Excess waste beside bins | Crews will not collect excess waste beside bins. | Take excess to a Household Recycling Centre. |
| Illegal dumping | ABC guidance warns fixed penalty fines may apply for loose or dumped waste. | Use the correct council route before leaving waste outside. |
Official ABC Council bin collection links
Use these official links for live actions. This guide explains the process, but the council controls the final collection dates, app data, holiday changes, bulky waste charges and recycling-centre opening times.
Related council bin guides
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ABC Council bin collection FAQs
Use ABC Council’s official Find your bin day page and enter your postcode. You can also use the ABC Council App for bin day lookup and reminders.
Bins should be presented at the kerbside by 7am on collection day.
ABC Council landlord/tenant guidance says the council operates a fortnightly collection for all bins.
Each property should normally have a black residual 240L bin, a green recycling 240L bin and a brown food and garden waste 240L bin. Smaller 140L bins are available for limited storage space.
The green bin accepts glass bottles and rinsed jars, paper, newspapers, magazines, books, envelopes, junk mail, plastic bottles, plastic pots/tubs/trays, rinsed cans, tins, foil, aerosols, cartons, cardboard, textiles and small electrical items. Batteries should be removed and recycled separately.
Do not put plastic bags, plastic wrap, polystyrene or batteries in the green recycling bin.
No. ABC Council says additional bin bags or loose waste beside your bin will not be collected.
Tenants should not put moving-out rubbish into green or brown bins and should not leave excess waste beside bins. Use bulky waste, recycling centres or proper disposal routes.
ABC Council lists £15.30 for up to 3 items, with a maximum of 2 lifts per year. Only the items booked with the council are collected.
Use ABC Council recycling centres such as New Line in Lurgan, Fairgreen in Portadown, Banbridge and Dromore. Check the official recycling-centres page for current opening times and accepted items.