There’s hidden batteries everywhere! We’re working with our partners Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to remind you not to put any batteries in your bins at home.
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We are pleased to announce that 22 community projects have been awarded this years funding.
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If you are visiting your local Household Waste Recycling Centre to dispose of household waste using your own van, hire van, pick-up truck or a twin axle trailer you will need a permit. Applications can take 2 working days to process.
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When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.
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Join our Education Team and take a tour of one of our sites. we have FREE open days in August and September at the materials recovery facility, the Renew Hub and solar farm. We also offer free education sessions and tours all year round.
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Composting at home has never been easier – even if you’re short on space! Read our composting guide and start your journey with £10 off compost bins.
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Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) work with local councils in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford, to inspire and encourage residents of Greater Manchester to manage their waste responsibly, helping residents to see the value of waste and the real benefits that can be achieved by wasting less, recycling more and recycling right.
Though part of Greater Manchester, Wigan administers its own waste disposal services.
Select your local council logo to find out about recycling in your area, and get helpful information for contacting your local council.
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Ever wondered what happens to all the plastic that goes in your recycling bin? Also, why some plastics cannot be recycled.
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Be in the loop by repairing instead of throwing away. Electronic waste is a huge problem in the UK, with so many appliances being thrown away before they’re truly broken.
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Hannah from Tread Softly transforms unwanted furniture into beautiful one of a kind pieces. Hannah shares her upcycling tips with us on how to get started.
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Life is getting more expensive by the minute and we’re all looking for ways to increase the cash in our pockets. There are huge savings to be made by investing in reusable and sustainable versions of things you use everyday.
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We are supporting the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub’s celebrations for International Day for Older Persons. Sow the City, who we are working with on our composting projects, have written this blog about how composting can be done in small spaces, when you don’t have access to a large open space.
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Find out how we recycle mattresses in Greater Manchester.
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See your recycling in action! Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it has been collected or taken to the tip? Here’s your chance to see behind the scenes at our sites and learn what really happens
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Batteries don’t go in any of your bins at home. Old batteries may seem ‘dead’ but they can still cause fires if you don’t dispose of them properly. They can be crushed in bin lorries or waste sorting plants and start fires.
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