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What to put in each bin

We are not able to recycle Plastic Bags, Yoghurt Pots and Plastic Food Trays at this time. These should be disposed of in your green landfill bin. 

Use this page to find out what you need to put in your bins.
Every tonne of general waste costs £300 of tax payers money.

Click here for a downloadable chart in PDF format

Green Bin

Green BinNon recyclable waste
Non Recyclable



Plastic Food Trays and Yoghurt Pots
Plastic Food Trays & Yoghurt Pots

Plastic Bags
Plastic Bags


Dog Waste and Nappies
Dog Waste, Cat Waste & Nappies
  

Black Bin

Black BinAerosol Cans
Aerosol Cans


Aluminium Foil
Aluminium Foil


Plastic Bottles
Plastic Bottles


Cans & Tins
Cans & Tins

Glass Bottles & Jars
Glass Bottles & Jars


 
Plastic bottles are the onlyplastic items that can go in your Black Bin. 

 

Blue Bin

Blue BinDrinks Cartons
Drinks Cartons



Cardboard
Cardboard


Newspapers and Magazines
Newspapers & Magazines


Junk Mail
Junk Mail

Paper
Paper

 

 

Brown Bin

Brown BinPlants, Leaves and Small Twigs
Plants, Leaves & Small Twigs

Grass Cuttings
Grass Cuttings


Uncooked & Cooked Food
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

 

Contact information

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0161 342 8355
Waste Services
Tame Street Depot
Tame Street
Stalybridge
SK15 1ST
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