RECYCLING IN YOUR AREA

In Greater Manchester, we can all recycle all of the same things, the only difference are the bin colours! From your deodorant cans, shampoo bottles to your teabags, these can all be recycled in your bins at home.

To find out specific information about your local area, or to contact your local council use our interactive map below.

Use our interactive map or drop down menu opposite to find out recycling information from your local council.

Select your local council:

Interactive Map

Recycling Boroughs

Rochdale

Bury

Bolton

Salford

Trafford

Manchester

Stockport

Wigan

Tameside

Oldham

Be Battery Aware In The Loop Buy, Keep, Eat, Repeat Let’s Compost Now

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BE BATTERY AWARE

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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IN THE LOOP

When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.

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BUY, KEEP, EAT, REPEAT

We are working with Bolton Council to help residents recycle right in their beige paper and card bin. Learn more about your beige bin and how you can get involved in this campaign.

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LET’S COMPOST NOW

Home composting is using your kitchen waste and garden waste to make your own nutrient rich compost that you can use to help feed your flowers, plants and vegetables.

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