Waste comes in all shapes and sizes and on the whole, we do our best to reduce the impact on the environment. One of our communications team had a personal waste issue that is close to her heart and definitely one to share… One she solved with a reusable menstrual cup.
I am going to tackle a subject that would make some folk wince, but hopefully by the end of this blog you will have an open mind.
Reusable sanitary products for women. That’s right I said reusable… How? What? My God, I hear you splutter into your coffee. But it does exist and I’m going to answer all those questions I know you have, because I had them too when my previous manager first suggested them to me. So please – read on, it’s worthwhile.
I have worked in the Environment Sector for over nine years and my old boss was a real Eco Warrior, whereas I fit more in the Eco Worrier category. Despite this, I was intrigued enough to try it. Honestly I have never looked back; I would go as far as to say it changed my life for the better!
There are a number of reusable sanitary products on the market, known as menstrual cups. These include the Femmecup, the Diva Cup, the Intimina and more. I have personally used a product called the Mooncup for several years.
Menstrual cups comes in 2 different sizes – one for women who have given birth, and one for women who haven’t or are under 30 years of age. Not sure what happens at 30, I dare not think about this being five years past that landmark!
Now for the science bit, a menstrual cup is a type of feminine hygiene product which is usually made of medical grade silicone, shaped like a bell and is flexible. It is worn during menstruation to catch menstrual fluid (blood), and can be worn during the day and overnight.
Don’t be put off by its appearance – it is no bigger than a tampon. It folds down easily for inserting and is much more comfortable than a tampon. Removal takes a bit of getting used to as it is a little like a suction cup, however once you get the knack, it’s like all things new – it’s just a case of a short period of adjustment, no pun intended!
Yes, you do have to wash it out but it’s no major issue just ‘tip and rinse’, easy! Most toilets have sinks in them these days. The only minor inconvenience you may have when you are out and about, is the location of a lavatory. However, you can safely wear the cup for up to 8 hours at a time, so most of this will be done in the privacy of your own home.
As I said earlier, the cup has been a revelation for me and it seems the same for Genny Wilkindon-Priest from the Daily Mail. They are easy to use, comfortable, safe, durable, dispels all of those myths we were taught as you can see what your period flow is like (may seem yucky, but I agree with the Daily Mail article, it made me feel more connected to my body). They are environmentally friendly (less waste) but most importantly, the Mooncup has saved me lots of money on disposable sanitary products. Also as I am quite a dizzy ‘non’ blonde, I never get caught short of not having anything with me due to it being reusable, a huge bonus for me.
The Mooncup is latex-free and contains no dyes, BPA, toxins or bleaches.
On average, one woman will use over 11,000 tampons or pads in their lifetime, which have been known to end up in landfill or even in the sea. Multiply that by the UK population of women (26,674,000) over the age of 15, (index mundi 2014) that’s just over 293 billion products being disposed of a year!
Let’s apply some maths to this, based on averages we can deduce the following: if a woman menstruates for 40 years and buys a pack of disposables every month for an average cost of £4. Over the lifetime of a woman that could cost a total of £1,920. A reusable product may have big upfront costs (under £20 each) but over its lifetime, will save you serious money which you could spend on… a holiday, a handbag or those pair of shoes you have been coveting but thought you couldn’t afford!
You can also buy products such as reusable pads, similar in design concept to reusable nappies, something I have never tried but include similar benefits.
Convinced yet? Here are some more reasons to try them. It’s good to know there are choices out there for women, reusable products may not be for everyone but my advice would be to try it, you never know, you might like it. Lets know your thoughts on Facebook or Twitter.
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Use the drop down menus below to find a quick and easy answer to our frequently asked questions.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
To book a bulky waste collection
Bolton council offers a chargable collection service for unwanted household items.
Please contact Bolton council directly.
Tel: 01204 336 632
Or book in person at the One Stop Shop in Bolton Town Hall
For more information, please visit the Bolton council website.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
To report a missed bin collection
Please contact Bolton council directly.
Tel: 01204 336 632
To report fly-tipping on council property
Please contact Bolton council directly.
Tel: 01204 336 632
Email: neighbourhoodservicesinbox@bolton.gov.uk
You can also complete the online form.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Bolton council directly.
Email: wasteandrecycling@bolton.gov.uk
Tel: 01204 336 632
You can also complete the online order form or order a new recycling bin orcontainer in person at the One Stop Shop in Bolton Town Hall.
How to order more compostable food bags
When you are running low on liners, please tie an empty liner around the handle of your food waste container or green bin on collection day and the crew will leave you a new roll of liners.
You can also visit the One Stop Shop at Bolton Town Hall or the UCAN centres for replacement rolls of liners.
To find out where your nearest UCAN Centre is visit the Bolton council website.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
If you just need liners or only need a caddy, you can collect these yourself from:
3 Knowsley Place (opposite Bury Town Hall)
Six Town Housing, 6 Knowsley Place, Bury (liners only)
Customer Support and Collections, Whittaker Street, Radcliffe
Alternatively, attach the yellow tag found towards the end of the roll to your brown food and garden bin. Our collection crew will leave you a new roll.
You can also contact Bury council directly on their website.
If you are ordering a new or replacement brown recycling bin, you can order a caddy and liners at the same time with this online form.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Bury council directly here to request a new or replacement bin.
To report fly-tipping on council property
Please contact Bury council directly here to report fly-tipping,
To report a missed kerbside collection
Please contact Bury council directly here to report a missed bin collection.
To book a bulky waste collection
Bury council offers a chargeable collection service for unwanted household items. Please contact Bury council directly here.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
When you get to the end of a roll, you’ll find a tag to request a new roll. Attach this tag to your bin handle and the collection crew will leave a new roll.
You can also pick up a new roll of compostable food bags at any Manchester library or request them on the Manchester City council website.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Manchester City council directly on their website.
To report fly-tipping on council property
Please visit the Manchester City council website and follow the instructions to report fly-tipping.
To report a missed kerbside collection
Please contact Manchester City council directly here.
To book a bulky waste collection
Please book your collection via the Manchester City council website’s online contact form.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
Food caddy liners can be purchased from a number of outlets in Oldham.
For the list of outlets please visit the Oldham council website.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Oldham council directly by:
Email: waste@oldham.gov.uk
Tel: 0161 770 6644
Or complete the online form on the Oldham council website.
To report flytipping on council property
Please contact Oldham council directly.
Tel: 0161 770 6644
Or report it online on the Oldham council website.
To report a missed kerbside collection
Please contact Oldham council directly.
Email: waste@oldham.gov.uk
Tel: 0161 770 6644
Complete this online form on the Oldham council website.
To book a bulky waste collection
Please contact Oldham council directly.
Tel: 0161 770 6644
For more information please visit the Oldham council website.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
To request for more compostable food bags, attach the yellow tag found towards the end of the roll to your brown food and garden bin or street food caddy. The collection crew will leave you a new roll or you can collect free compostable liners from any of the libraries in Rochdale.
More information and list of libraries on Rochdale council website.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Rochdale council directly.
Tel: 0300 303 8884
Or complete the online form on Rochdale council website.
Report fly-tipping on council property
Please contact Rochdale council directly.
Tel: 0300 303 8884
Or report it online via the Rochdale council website.
To report a missed kerbside collection
Please contact Rochdale council directly.
Tel: 0300 303 8884
Or complete this online form on Rochdale council website.
To book a bulky waste collection
Please contact Rochdale council directly.
Email: environmental.management@rochdale.gov.uk
Tel: 0300 303 8884
For more information please visit the Rochdale council website.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
Simply tie an empty liner to the lid of your pink lidded food and garden bin or outdoor food bin and place out for collection as normal. Salford council will deliver some more liners for free.
You can also order more compostable food bags by telephone on 0161 793 2500.
Or complete the online form on the Salford council website.
You can also collect two rolls of kitchen caddy liners, free of charge, from the Gateway centres and other locations across the city. Find your nearest here.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Salford council directly.
Tel: 0161 793 2500
Or order one online on the Salford council website.
To report fly-tipping on council property
Please contact Salford council directly.
Tel: 0161 793 2500
Report it online via the Salford council website.
To report a missed kerbside collection
Please contact Salford council directly.
Tel: 0161 793 2500
Or complete this online form on the Salford council website.
To book a bulky waste collection
Please contact Salford council directly.
Tel: 0161 793 2500
For more information please visit the Salford council website.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
A roll of 150 liners is delivered to each Stockport household every year.
If you run out, you can buy them directly from the supplier online or over the telephone on 0844 571 4444.
Most supermarkets now stock compostable liners, just look out for the EN13432 composting association logo to make sure the liners are suitable to be used in your food waste caddy.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Stockport council directly
Tel: 0161 217 6111
Or complete this online form on the Stockport council website.
To report fly-tipping on council property
Please contact Stockport council directly.
Tel: 0161 217 6111
Or complete the online form on the Stockport council website.
To report a missed bin collection
Please contact Stockport council directly.
Tel: 0161 217 6111
Complete this online form on the Stockport council website.
To book a bulky waste collection
Please contact Stockport council directly.
Tel: 0161 217 6111
For more information, please visit the Stockport council website.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
To request for more compostable food bags, tie an empty liner around the handle of your brown food and garden bin and the collection crew will leave you a new roll.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please contact Tameside council directly.
Tel: 0161 342 8355
Or complete the online form on Tameside council’s website.
To report a missed bin collection
Please contact Tameside council directly.
Tel: 0161 342 8355
Or complete this online form on the Tameside council website.
To report fly-tipping on council property
Please contact Tameside council directly.
Tel: 0161 342 8355
Or report it online via the Tameside council website.
To book a bulky waste collection
Please contact Tameside council directly.
Tel: 0161 342 8355
Or complete an online booking form on the Tameside council website
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.
Why Only Plastic Bottles?
A bottle and a food tray are made of the same type of plastic but not the same grade of plastic, therefore the grades of plastic will behave differently when they are recycled, as they melt at different temperatures. Our Materials Recycling Facility cannot sort between the different grade of plastics, and so they can’t be recycled together.
There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:
1. Manufacturers that make new products demand high grade plastics. High Grade = Plastic Bottles.
2. Plastics like yoghurt pots, margarine tubs and plastic trays (pots, tubs and trays) are a low grade plastic and the manufacturers just don’t want these.
3. During the recycling process, the plastic is melted. Plastic bottles and plastic pots, tubs and trays melt at different temperatures, meaning the pots, tubs and trays contaminate the bottles and the batch can’t be used to make new products.
4. Other areas may collect plastic pots, tubs and trays, but currently very little is recycled. Most of it is turned into green energy.
Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.
Revive Compost, made with your recycled food and garden waste, is available to buy from one of our weighbridge facilities (where council and high-sided vehicles go). Payment by cash or card is accepted.
Please note we do not offer a delivery service.
For a list of the locations, please visit our Revive Compost page.
If you have a vehicle over 2 metres, you will not be able to access the Recycling Centres via the normal entrance due to the height barrier.
You can use the Recycling Centres that have a weighbridge entrance. This is where council, trade and high-sided vehicles go.
You will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
If your bills are paperless, you can simply show a copy on your phone. You will be asked to show these documents by a member of staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is mainly used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
If you are using a hire vehicle please make sure you take your hire vehicle documents with you.
Salford Road, Over Hulton, Bolton
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
Reliance Street, Newton Heath, Manchester
Yes, you can use a hire vehicle to recycle and dispose of your household waste at one of our Recycling Centres. You will need to take your hire vehicle documents with you when you visit. Please make sure you separate your waste and recycling before you visit.
If your hire vehicle is over 2 metres you will not be able to access the Recycling Centre via the normal entrance due the height barrier. You will need to visit a Recycling Centre which has a weighbridge entrance.. This is where council, trade, and high-sided vehicles go. As well as your hire vehicle documents, you will need to take one of the following bills related to the property where the waste is from:
Current council tax bill
Annual water bill
Most recent utility bill (gas, electric or landline telephone bill only) Please note mobile telephones are not accepted.
You will be asked to present these documents by staff on arrival, as the weighbridge facility is primarily used by traders to dispose of business waste which is chargeable. Please be aware that vehicles are monitored and waste will be checked.
Longley Lane, Sharston, Manchester
How to order more compostable food bags
Trafford council now provides everyone with a year’s supply of compostable food bags.
If you run out of compostable food bags, you can contact Trafford council on 03330 035865 to order more. Trafford council will deliver these to you free of charge.
You can also pick up a roll from any Trafford library.
To request a new recycling bin or container
Please complete an online form on Trafford council’s website here.
To report fly-tipping on council property
Please contact Trafford council here to report fly-tipping.
To report a missed bin collection
Please contact Trafford council directly by completing this online form.
To book a bulky waste collection
Please contact Trafford council directly to book a collection online.
If your items are reusable why not donate them instead? There are furniture reuse organisations across Greater Manchester, some which offer a free collection service. To locate your nearest organisation or for more information please visit our Furniture reuse page.
For other enquiries please complete the contact form.
If you have any enquiries about your waste and recycling bin collection service, please contact your local council directly.
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