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News | 22nd November 2023
How to save on food this festive period

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News | Events | 14th November 2023
Renew Pop-Up Shop

Longley Lane household waste recycling centre will be hosting a Renew pop up shop on Sunday 19th November 2023

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News | 16th October 2023
We’re joining The Big Recycling Hunt for Recycle Week

This Recycle Week, Recycle Now and Recycle For Greater Manchester (R4GM) are challenging Greater Manchester residents to take part in The Big Recycling Hunt.

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Blog | 19th September 2023
How mattresses are recycled

Find out how we recycle mattresses in Greater Manchester.

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Events | 16th August 2023
Open Days!

See your recycling in action! Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it has been collected or taken to the tip? Here’s your chance to see behind the scenes at our sites and learn what really happens

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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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News | 1st August 2023
R4GM Community Fund

We are pleased to announce that 22 community projects have been awarded the 2023/24 funding.

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Blog | 27th July 2023
Everything you need to know about recycling batteries and electricals

Did you know you could put yourself, our bin crews and recycling centre staff in danger if you dispose of batteries in any of your bins at home? Read on to find out how to dispose of and recycle batteries safely.

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Blog | 12th May 2023
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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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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CAMPAIGN

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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CAMPAIGN

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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CAMPAIGN

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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