Christmas is a time of excess – more food, more presents, more packaging. And that also means we produce more waste. In fact, we recycle more over Christmas in Greater Manchester than at any other time of year.
Have a look at our top tips to stay sustainable and make the most of your waste this Christmas.
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Do you love fixing things in the shed? Are you part of a community group that fixes stuff? Does your business offer repairs?
If the answer’s yes, you’re a repair hero.
We need your help to empower Greater Manchester residents to try fixing and mending, to save things from the bin.
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Your council is now collecting plastic pots tubs and trays in your recycling bin. Make sure they’re empty and clean. No plastic film, bags, or crisp packets.
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Almost all of your clothes can be recycled. Even if they’re stained, ripped or past their best, they aren’t rubbish. Cotton on to recycling your clothes and shoes so you never need to bin them again
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Join our Education Team and take a tour of one of our sites. We have FREE open days in August at the materials recovery facility – see your recycling being sorted, or visit the Renew Hub, the UK largest reuse facility. We also offer free education sessions and tours all year round.
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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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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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When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.
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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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We went behind the scenes at our recycling centre in Wythenshawe to see the work being done to enhance biodiversity.
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This Christmas, don’t forget to put plastic pots, tubs and trays in your mixed recycling bin This is the first Christmas you can recycle pots, tubs and trays at home! Recent changes to recycling in Greater Manchester mean we can recycle more at home than ever before. Plastic pots, tubs and trays go in your […]
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How we transformed 2 ex-landfill sites into sanctuaries for nature
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