NEWS AND EVENTS

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.

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.

How we’re improving biodiversity

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

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.

Greater Manchester residents raise over £1million for good causes by shopping at Renew

More than £1m raised by Greater Manchester residents through Renew scheme. Shopping at Renew helps to raise funds for local communities across Greater Manchester. Renew opened its first three shops in 2021, before opening online to raise more money for good causes.

Getting rid of your old Christmas tree has just got easier

Bolton Bury Manchester Oldham Rochdale Salford Stockport Tameside Trafford

Food waste hacks to avoid wasting food this Christmas

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.

How mattresses are recycled

Find out how we recycle mattresses in Greater Manchester.