Planting trees to help convert ex-landfill into greener spaces
Blog
21st November 2024

Turning landfills into forests

How we transformed 2 ex-landfill sites into sanctuaries for nature

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Your council is now collecting plastic pots tubs and trays in your recycling bin. Make sure they're empty and clean. No plastic film, bags, or crisp packets.
News
14th October 2024

Major change to what residents can recycle in Greater Manchester announced

Residents in nine Greater Manchester boroughs can now recycle household plastics like pots, tubs and trays in their mixed recycling bin, previously only plastic bottles could be recycled at home. Upgrades at Greater Manchester’s materials recovery facility (MRF), where mixed recycling is sorted, has enabled this expansion Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is also building […]

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International E-waste Day 14th October 2024
News
11th October 2024

RECYCLE YOUR UNUSED CABLES THIS INTERNATIONAL E-WASTE DAY

Recycle for Greater Manchester is working with Recycle Your Electricals to encourage local residents to participate in The Great Cable Challenge – a nationwide campaign aimed at tackling the millions of cables sitting idle across UK households. The initiative is part of this year’s International E-Waste Day which is taking place on the 14th October.

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large washing line full of damaged clothing hanging over the walkway in a shopping centre.
News
4th October 2024

R4GM take over shopping centre with colourful display for a clothing and shoes recycling campaign

An immersive and eye-catching display has taken over a town centre’s shopping centre to encourage residents to think about how they get rid of their unwanted clothes.

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Bicycle workshop that supports Innovative recycling and reuse projects
News
12th August 2024

Innovative recycling and reuse projects given £220,000 of funding through Community Fund

Innovative recycling and reuse projects given £220,000 of funding through the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund.

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News
1st August 2024

GMCA extends largest waste and recycling contracts in UK and Europe worth £800m

SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK secure contract extensions worth approximately £800m over eight years – with social value, innovation and the environment at the heart of the project.

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Blog News
26th July 2024

Everything you need to know about disposable vapes 

As the name suggests, disposable vapes are not meant to last long. When they’re binned the battery can be crushed. This can cause a fire in the bin wagon or at the recycling centres.

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City of Trees planting trees to help create greener places
News Blog
15th July 2024

How we’re improving biodiversity

We’ve made it our mission to make room for nature at our waste and recycling sites.

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News Blog
1st May 2024

R4GM Community Fund Success Story: Platt Fields Bike Hub

Based next to the lake in Platt Fields Park, the Bike Hub has been working hard over the past few months to get old bikes back on the road, while at the same time giving refugees a way to get around the city.

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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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