Business and trade waste

You cannot take business or trade waste to any of the Recycling Centres. These are strictly for household waste and recycling only. You can dispose of your business or trade waste at a SUEZ waste transfer facility. PPE must be worn when visiting.

Every business that produces waste in the UK has a legal ‘duty of care’ to manage it properly until it’s recycled or disposed of. You must register to carry your own waste and keep the correct paperwork for at least two years.

SUEZ operate 6 waste transfer stations, see below for details on locations, opening times, and the types of business waste accepted at each.

What counts as business waste?

any waste produced by tradespeople or builders hired to carry out improvements, repairs or alterations to a person’s property
any waste that comes from commercial activity
any waste from premises which are used for business such as homes, offices, shops, warehouses
any waste that comes from construction, demolition, industry or agriculture

Important information before you visit:

You must be registered for a waste carrier’s licence if you do any of these as part of your business:
• transport waste
• buy, sell or dispose of waste
• arrange for someone else to buy, sell or dispose of waste

Regular visits

You will need to set up an account, please send an email to contractmanagergm.uk@suez.com. Please allow up to 3 days for your account to be set up.

You will be asked to fill in a credit application form and a Direct Debit form. You will need to provide the following information:

bank details
SIC code (Standard Industrial Classification)
VAT registration number
trading name and address of your business
company registration number and incorporation date (for Limited Companies)
details of three trade references – these must be suppliers to your business

One-off visits

If you are just making a one-off visit to dispose of your business waste, you don’t have to set up an account. When you visit, you will need a credit or debit card to make payment. You will still need to wear the required PPE listed below.

What do I do with hazardous waste?

If you are disposing of hazardous waste you will need a consignment note, please visit complete a consignment note (opens in new tab) for more details. The consignment note must stay with hazardous waste until it reaches its final destination.

You must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

For health and safety reasons, PPE must be worn when visiting the waste transfer facilities.

If you do not wear the correct PPE, you will not be able to dispose of your waste and recycling.

You must wear:
• a hard hat
• safety glasses
• a high visibility jacket or vest
• safety gloves
• safety boots or shoes (steel-capped)

How much does it cost to dispose of business waste?

When you visit you will need to pay the following fees (prices do not include VAT).

Duty of care (valid for 12 months) is £2.04.

Business Price List (from 1st May 2022)

Public check/weigh is £13.74.

Certificate of destruction is £64.31.

Category	Unit of Measure	Price	Min price (500KG)
Confidential waste paper	Tonne	£273.64	£136.82
CRTs	Each	£7.52	–
Fridges	Each	£26.77	–
General	Tonne	£175.63	£87.81
Green	Tonne	£86.82	£43.41
Gypsum/plasterboard	Tonne	£177.78	£88.89
Hardcore	Tonne	£42.69	£21.34
Lamps	Each	£1.08	–
WEEE	Tonne	£66.82	£33.41
Paper/cardboard	Tonne	£35.69	£17.85
Polystyrene	Tonne	£576.44	£288.22
Scrap metal	Tonne	Free	Free
Trade confidential	Tonne	£530.71	£265.35
Wood	Tonne	£105.15	£52.58

Waste transfer facilities

You can dispose of your business waste at one of the sites listed below. Please note the opening times and the type of waste that is accepted varies between facilities.

All facilities are closed on Christmas Day (25th December) and New Year’s Day (1st January).

You cannot take business waste to any of the Recycling Centres. This is strictly for household waste and recycling only.

Arkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZ

Opening times:
Monday to Friday:
7am to 6pm

Saturday and Sunday:
7am to 5pm

Bank holidays:
7am to 6pm

Types of business waste not accepted:
Asbestos
Garden waste
Wood
Rubble
Confidential waste paper
Large electrical items

Bayley Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1PZ

Opening times:
Monday to Friday:
7am to 1pm

Saturday:
7am to 1pm

Sunday:
Closed

Bank holidays:
7am to 5pm

Types of business waste not accepted:
Asbestos
Fridges
TVs and monitors
Small electrical items
Garden waste (Can be accepted but will be charged General Waste price)
Wood (Can be accepted but charged at General Waste price)
Confidential waste paper

Bredbury Park Way, Bredbury, SK6 2SN

Opening times:
Monday to Friday:
7am to 5pm

Saturday:
7am to 1pm

Sunday:
Closed

Bank holidays:
7am to 5pm

Types of business waste not accepted:
Asbestos
Fridges
TVs and monitors
Asbestos
Confidential waste paper
CRTs
Fridges
TVs and monitors
Small electrical items
Garden waste
Rubble
Wood
Paper and cardboard

Chichester Street, Rochdale, OL16 2AU

Monday to Friday:
7am to 5pm

Saturday:
7am to 1pm

Sunday:
Closed

Bank holidays:
7am to 5pm

Types of business waste not accepted:
Asbestos
Asbestos
Fridges
TVs and monitors
Small electrical items
Confidential waste paper

Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6NA

Monday to Friday:
7am to 5pm

Saturday:
7am to 1pm

Sunday:
Closed

Bank holidays:
7am to 5pm

Types of business waste not accepted:
Asbestos
Wood (Can be accepted but charged at General Waste price)
Confidential waste paper

Every Street, Bury, BL9 5BE

Opening times:
Monday to Friday:
7.30am to 5pm

Saturday:
7am to 1pm

Sunday:
Closed

Bank holidays:
10am to 5pm

Types of business waste not accepted:
Asbestos
Fridges
TVs and monitors
Small electrical items
Confidential waste paper

Reliance Street, Manchester, M40 3EZ

Opening times:

Monday to Friday:
7.30am to 5pm

Saturday:
7am to 1pm

Sunday:
7am to 1pm

Types of business waste not accepted:

Fridges
TVs / Monitors
Small electrical items
Large electrical items
Confidential waste paper
Wood
Garden Waste Scrap Metal
Paper / Card
Plasterboard
Rubble

Salford Road, Bolton, BL5 1DG

Opening times:

Monday to Friday:
7am to 5pm

Sunday:
10am to 4pm

Bank holidays:
10am to 4pm

Types of business waste not accepted:

Asbestos
Fridges
TVs and monitors
Small electrical items
Confidential waste paper
Wood
Garden Waste
Scrap Metal

Where else can I recycle and dispose of my business waste?

Council business waste collection services:

For more useful information visit

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You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

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 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 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 used to make electricity.

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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Please contact Bolton council directly.

Tel: 01204 336 632

Email: wasteandrecycling@bolton.gov.uk

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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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

To request a new recycling bin or container

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Email: wasteandrecycling@bolton.gov.uk

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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.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How to order more compostable food bags

If you just need liners or only need a caddy, you can collect these yourself from:

Bury libraries

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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

To request a new recycling bin or container

Please contact Bury council directly here to request a new or replacement bin.

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

To report fly-tipping on council property

Please contact Bury council directly here to report fly-tipping,

How do I report a missed bin collection?

To report a missed kerbside collection

Please contact Bury council directly here to report a missed bin collection.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

To request a new recycling bin or container

Please contact Manchester City council directly on their website.

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

To report fly-tipping on council property

Please visit the Manchester City council website and follow the instructions to report fly-tipping.

How do I report a missed bin collection?

To report a missed kerbside collection

Please contact Manchester City council directly here.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

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.

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

To report flytipping on council property

Please contact Oldham council directly.

Tel: 0161 770 6644

Or report it online on the Oldham council website.

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

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.

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

Report fly-tipping on council property

Please contact Rochdale council directly.

Tel: 0300 303 8884

Or report it online via the Rochdale council website.

How do I report a missed bin collection?

To report a missed kerbside collection

Please contact Rochdale council directly.

Tel: 0300 303 8884

Or complete this online form on Rochdale council website.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

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.

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

To report fly-tipping on council property

Please contact Salford council directly.

Tel: 0161 793 2500

Report it online via the Salford council website.

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

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.

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

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.

How do I report a missed bin collection?

To report a missed bin collection

Please contact Stockport council directly.

Tel: 0161 217 6111

Complete this online form on the Stockport council website.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

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.

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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.

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

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.

I’m having an issue with my Van Permit application

If you are having technical problems with your application or have been waiting more than 2 working days for confirmation of your permit, please contact gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com

You should also email gmcavanpermit.uk@suez.com if your permit has been rejected due to incorrect information

Why can I not recycle other types of plastic in my mixed recycling bin?

The only types of plastic you can recycle in your mixed recycling bin at home are plastic bottles.

There are really good reasons why we can only recycle plastic bottles in Greater Manchester:

Find our more at our What happens to my waste? page.

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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.

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Business and trade waste

You cannot take business or trade waste to any of the Recycling Centres. These are strictly for household waste and recycling only. You can dispose of your business or trade waste at a SUEZ waste transfer facility. PPE must be worn when visiting.

What counts as business waste?

Important information before you visit:

Regular visits

One-off visits

What do I do with hazardous waste?

You must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

If you do not wear the correct PPE, you will not be able to dispose of your waste and recycling.

How much does it cost to dispose of business waste?

Business Price List (from 1st May 2022)

Waste transfer facilities

Arkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZ

Bayley Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1PZ

Bredbury Park Way, Bredbury, SK6 2SN

Chichester Street, Rochdale, OL16 2AU

Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6NA

Every Street, Bury, BL9 5BE

Reliance Street, Manchester, M40 3EZ

Salford Road, Bolton, BL5 1DG

Where else can I recycle and dispose of my business waste?

Council business waste collection services:

For more useful information visit

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