What You Need To Put In Each Bin
We are not able to recycle Plastic Bags and they should be disposed of in your green general waste bin.
Every tonne of general waste costs £135 of tax payers money.
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Green Bin
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 Non Recyclable |
 Dog Waste, Cat Waste & Nappies |
 Plastic Bags |
Black Bin
 |
 Aerosol Cans |
 Aluminium Foil |
 Plastic Bottles |
 Cans & Tins |
 Glass Bottles & Jars |
 Plastic Food Trays & Yoghurt Pots |
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| IMPORTANT UPDATE: From 14 October 2024, along with plastic bottles, you can now recycle Pots, Tubs & Trays in your black recycling bin. |
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Blue Bin
 |
 Drinks Cartons |
 Cardboard |
 Newspapers & Magazines |
 Junk Mail |
 Paper |
Brown Bin
 |
 Plants, Leaves & Small Twigs |
 Grass Cuttings |
 Uncooked & Cooked Food |
Find out what you can recycle at home through the Greater Manchester Recycling A-Z Guide:
Recycle for Greater Manchester | Your A-Z guide to waste and recycling : Recycle for Greater Manchester