ABC Council: Waste Solutions at Borough Scale

Case Study: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
Sector: Local Authority
Client Since: 2006

As one of Northern Ireland’s largest local authorities, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council serves a population of over 200,000. Managing household, commercial, and civic waste at this scale requires more than just logistics—it requires partnership.

The Challenge

The Council delivers:

• 800+ tonnes of mixed waste per week (household, civic amenity, retail, and industrial)
• 200+ tonnes of mixed garden and food waste weekly

With ambitious targets under NILAS (Northern Ireland Landfill Allowance Scheme), the Council needed a long-term solution that maximised recycling and energy recovery.

The Solution

RiverRidge provides a comprehensive waste processing solution that focuses on:

• Recovery of recyclable materials
• Energy from waste via RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel)
• Landfill diversion

RiverRidge has provided a comprehensive waste disposal solution… contributing significantly to the
Council’s performance in meeting NILAS targets consistently year after year.

By working closely with Council teams, we ensure seamless collection, reporting, and recovery—day in, day out.

The Results

The partnership has played a vital role in helping the Council deliver efficient and sustainable waste services to residents and local businesses.

We’ve developed an excellent working relationship with the RiverRidge team which has enabled the Council to deliver an efficient waste collection service.

With almost two decades of collaboration behind them, RiverRidge and the Council are setting new standards in public sector waste performance.