FOOD SCRAPS
What to put in your brown bin
All cooked & uncooked food including meat and bones
FRUIT & VEG
Fruit, vegetables and peelings
GARDEN WASTE
Excluding Soil, Gravel & Stones
BREAD
TEA LEAVES / COFFEE GROUNDS
COLD ASHES
EGG SHELLS
* Other items which can be placed in your brown bin include: Takeaway pizza boxes (torn up & plastic removed); Shredded or wet paper; Paper towels, napkins, tissues.
Please do not put any of the following into your brown bin: Plastic bags including bin bags, soil, plant pots and gravel or stones.
COMPOSTABLE LINERS FOR YOUR KITCHEN CADDY
FREE compostable liners are available at Household Recycling Centres in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon.
If you choose to purchase liners please look out for liners with the compostable logo, as shown to the right. Alternatively you can line the inside of your kitchen caddy with newspaper and from time to time, rinse it with warm water.
DOWNLOAD OUR NEW ABC COUNCIL APP
- Find your bin day
- What goes in which bin
- News and information
- Set reminders
- Recycling centres
- Tips and Advice
The App is available to download on App store and Google Play store.
