RECYCLING IN YOUR AREA




In Greater Manchester, we can all recycle all of the same things, the only difference are the bin colours! From your deodorant cans, shampoo bottles to your teabags, these can all be recycled in your bins at home.

To find out specific information about your local area, or to contact your local council use our interactive map below.




Use our interactive map or drop down menu opposite to find out recycling information from your local council.
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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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NEWS | 21st October 2025
HalloGreen Recycling!

Halloween is my favourite time of the year. I love any reason to get dressed up and to make my house look spooky! But as someone that cares about the environment, I hate to see all the single-use items we use once and then bin. So, this year I’ve challenged myself to waste less. Here’s how I got into a Hallo-green mindset.

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NEWS | 19th September 2025
Residents warned of battery danger after recycling lorry catches fire

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) are urging residents to take care when disposing of items containing batteries after a lorry caught fire last week.

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NEWS | 10th September 2025
Renew celebrates four years

Renew celebrates four years and millions of pounds transforming local waste into community good.Renew has donated £1.6 million directly to community groups and charities across Greater Manchester in the last four years.Renew is a joint initiative between Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) and SUEZ recycling and recovery UK and is the largest reuse and repair […]

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