NI council floats plan to replace bins with stacking caddies

A number of different systems are currently in operation across the borough and the council plans to introduce a fully harmonised service that will be rolled out to all 82,000+ households from next year.

To assist the council in making its decision, it has launched a public consultation in a bid to identify which of the two options is preferred by householders.

Lord Mayor Councillor Kevin Savage is encouraging as many residents as possible to take part in the consultation.

“Your views are vital in helping us introduce a standardised waste management solution,” said the Lord Mayor.

“We want a  system that is the preferred option among service users, ensures the highest levels of customer satisfaction, increases household recycling participation rates and leads to greater efficiencies in the long term.

“Irrespective of where you reside in the borough and which system you are

currently using, please take this opportunity to provide us with your preference before the consultation period closes at the end of August.”

Householders can opt for a standard 240-litre green bin, which allows for a wide range of dry recyclable materials including glass bottles and jars to be placed in the bin and collected every fortnight.

This system is already in use in the wider Banbridge and Craigavon areas.

Alternatively, householders can choose a wheelie box which consists of three stacked boxes which each accept different materials and fit into a wheeled stand with a pull handle.

The wheelie box has a recycling capacity of 150 litres and is collected every week. It is a much enhanced version of the kerbside box system already in use in the Armagh area.

In contrast to the green bin, the wheelie box allows householders to sort recyclable materials at home.

The same range of recyclable materials can be collected in both receptacles with a minor difference. Small electrical appliances can go in the green bin whereas hand tools and foil can be placed in the wheelie box.

Council is asking all households in the Borough to make their voices heard and complete the short questionnaire.

It can be completed online at www.armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/consultations

Alternatively, a hard copy of the consultation is available on request by contacting Jason Patterson on 028 3833 9031 or emailing [email protected]

The consultation closes on Friday, August 28.

Recycling options: The two options available to householders in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council’s recycling consultation.

Adam Morton , Local Democracy Reporting Service