Recycling Centres FAQs

Are the recycling centres open during the next national lockdown?
Do I have to wear a face covering when I visit a recycling centre?
Why were the recycling centres closed during the last lockdown?
Are all the containers open at the recycling centres?
Have the opening times changed?
What types of waste can I take to the recycling centres?
What is not accepted at the recycling centres?
Do I need to take proof of address?
Can I visit if I’m in van or have a trailer?
My vehicle is over 2 metres high, can I use the entrance for high-sided vehicles?
I have furniture to donate. Are the furniture reuse containers open?
What should I expect when I visit?
Do the visit limits introduced in February still apply?
I have a mattress to get rid of, can i take it to any recycling centre?
I want to hire a vehicle, can I do this?
I have asbestos/plasterboard to get rid of. Can I take it to a recycling centre?
What if I don’t want to buy my own personal protective equipment to visit a waste transfer facility?

Are the recycling centres open during the national lockdown?

All Recycling Centres will remain open. For the latest information about recycling centres, please read all the information on the Recycling Centres Opening Times web page before you visit.

Closures will be a last resort and only if the number of staff fall below the level needed to safely open our recycling centres.

Do I have to wear a face covering when I visit a recycling centre?

No, you can still visit the recycling centre without wearing a face covering, however the recycling centres can become busy especially at the weekends, wearing a face covering will help to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Why were the recycling centres closed during the last lockdown?

Government guidance has been updated recently which allows us to open recycling centres as long as its safe to operate them with COVID measures in place.

Are all the containers open at the recycling centres?

Yes, all recycling containers are open as normal.

Have the opening times changed?

Recycling centres are still open 7 days a week. For opening times visit, Recycling Centres Opening Times web page

What types of waste can I take to the Recycling Centres?

Please check our A-Z recycling guide for a full list of what you can take.

Important information about personal waste

If anyone in your household has Covid-19 symptoms, please dispose of your personal waste following Government guidance, this includes:

nappies and sanitary products
tissues and used paper towels
wet wipes

What is not accepted at the recycling centres?

You can take household asbestos or plasterboard to a waste transfer facility.

Do I need to take proof of address when I visit a Recycling Centre?

No.

Can I visit if I’m in van or have a trailer?

Yes you can now use the recycling centres if you are in a van or have a trailer to dispose of household waste only. No trade waste is allowed.

My vehicle is over 2 metres high, can I use the entrance for high-sided vehicles?

If you have a vehicle over 2 metres high, you can visit a waste transfer facility to dispose of your waste and recycling.

You must bring and wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and provide a proof of address when you visit. For more information, visit how to dispose of household waste in a vehicle over 2 metres high.

I have furniture to donate. Are the furniture reuse containers open?

Yes, furniture reuse containers are available at the following Recycling Centres:

Hurstwood Court (Raikes Lane), Bolton BL3 2NH
Cemetery Road, Radcliffe, M26 4FT
Longley Lane, Sharston, M22 4RQ
Woodhouse Lane, Altrincham, WA14 5TB
Arkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZ
Chichester Street, Rochdale, OL16 2AU
Spring Vale, Middleton, M24 2HR
Boysnope Wharf, Liverpool Road, Eccles, M30 7RH
Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6NA
Lumns Lane, Clifton, M27 8LN
Bredbury Parkway, Bredbury, SK6 2SN
Bayley Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1PZ

What should I expect when I visit?

Recycling Centre staff are wearing full face visors so they are now able to provide advice but they are NOT able to help you unload your vehicle. Please keep 2 metres apart from other site users and staff. Two people from the same household are allowed to leave their vehicle to unload large items only. All other passengers much remain in their vehicle. Please wash your hands when you return home.

Do the visit limits introduced in February still apply?

Yes they do still apply. ANPR and CCTV is still be used to monitor the number of vehicles using the Recycling Centres. Any visits made before 1st April 2020 will not be counted towards your annual allowance for this year. Individual vehicle visit numbers will be monitored to identify any suspected trade waste abuse. Traders are not allowed to use the Recycling Centres.

I have a mattress to get rid of, can i take it to any of the Recycling Centres?

Yes, if you can’t get to one of the Recycling Centres with a mattress recycling container, you can take it to your nearest Recycling Centre and put it in the general waste container. Please ask a member of the SUEZ staff who will advise you which container to put it in.

I want to hire a vehicle, can I do this?

Yes, if the hire vehicle is under 2 metres high you can visit a Recycling Centre. Please make sure you bring the hire documents with you. You can only bring household waste, no trade waste is allowed.

If the hire vehicle is over 2 metres high you can visit a waste transfer facility to dispose of your waste and recycling. You must bring and wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and provide a proof of address when you visit. For more information, visit how to dispose of household waste in a vehicle over 2 metres high.

How do I get rid of asbestos and plasterboard safely?

You can take household asbestos or plasterboard to a waste transfer facility.

For more information, visit:

Asbestos page

Plasterboard page

What if I don’t want to buy my own personal protective equipment to visit a waste transfer facility?

There are many licenced trade waste companies who will remove your waste for a charge. Please visit Dsposal. You could also contact your local council as many offer a bulky waste collection service or hire a skip to dispose of excess household waste.

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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?

To report a missed bin collection

Please contact Bolton council directly.

Tel: 01204 336 632

Email: wasteandrecycling@bolton.gov.uk

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Recycling Centres FAQs

Are the recycling centres open during the national lockdown?

Do I have to wear a face covering when I visit a recycling centre?

Why were the recycling centres closed during the last lockdown?

Are all the containers open at the recycling centres?

Have the opening times changed?

What types of waste can I take to the Recycling Centres?

Important information about personal waste

What is not accepted at the recycling centres?

Do I need to take proof of address when I visit a Recycling Centre?

Can I visit if I’m in van or have a trailer?

My vehicle is over 2 metres high, can I use the entrance for high-sided vehicles?

I have furniture to donate. Are the furniture reuse containers open?

What should I expect when I visit?

Do the visit limits introduced in February still apply?

I have a mattress to get rid of, can i take it to any of the Recycling Centres?

I want to hire a vehicle, can I do this?

How do I get rid of asbestos and plasterboard safely?

What if I don’t want to buy my own personal protective equipment to visit a waste transfer facility?

Get your question answered quickly

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

How do I report a missed bin collection?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

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

Where can I order more food caddy liners from?

How do I request a new recycling bin/container?

How do I report fly-tipping on council property?

How do I report a missed bin collection?

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