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Don't put any items with batteries in bins - they can cause fires. #BeBatteryAware. Images of vape, battery and electric toothbrush. Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Logo. In partnership with R4GM
Campaign | 7th August 2023
Be Battery Aware

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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In the Loop campaign; young couple cooking chopped tomatoes on the hob with the wording
Campaign | 6th April 2023
In The Loop

Recycling is a vital part of the circular economy which is about reducing waste by keeping things in use as long as possible. When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.

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Shopping bag with text BUY. Tupperware tubs of food with text KEEP. Small dish of food with text EAT. Recycling bin with text REPEAT
Campaign | 12th February 2023
Buy Keep Eat Repeat

Did you know that in Greater Manchester, 140,000 tonnes of food waste is put in general waste bins? Three quarters of this food waste could have been avoided too. We are working with councils across Greater Manchester to encourage residents to reduce and recycle their food waste.

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Teddy bear stood behind pile of nappies with speech bubble. Text reads
Campaign | 1st January 2022
TedSays: Please don’t put any nappies in your recycling

In the UK nearly 8 million disposable nappies are thrown away every day, which is 3 billion nappies a year.

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Suez volunteers improving nature
NEWS | 13th January 2026
Improving nature: SUEZ volunteers smash target with 210 new trees planted in Rochdale

A dedicated team of 10 volunteers from R4GM’s waste disposal partner, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, planted an impressive 210 native trees in Rochdale in December, working in partnership with the Community Forest for Greater Manchester, City of Trees. The trees were planted on a green space near the Healey Foundation Primary School on Tuesday […]

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Halloween craft
NEWS | 21st October 2025
HalloGreen Recycling!

Halloween is my favourite time of the year. I love any reason to get dressed up and to make my house look spooky! But as someone that cares about the environment, I hate to see all the single-use items we use once and then bin. So, this year I’ve challenged myself to waste less. Here’s how I got into a Hallo-green mindset.

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SUEZ lorry fire 3 cropped
NEWS | 19th September 2025
Residents warned of battery danger after recycling lorry catches fire

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) are urging residents to take care when disposing of items containing batteries after a lorry caught fire last week.

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