Yes, you can dispose of household waste using a van. You will need a permit to access the recycling centre. You can apply for a free permit here: van permit information
You will need to contact you council, you can find contact details here
Loose bottle tops fall off the bottles during the separating process and end up in the glass containers which can ruin the glass recycling. If you can easily remove a bottle top we ask that all plastic tops are taken off the and placed in the general waste bin. If the bottle top is attached, make sure it is securely fastened before recycling it.
Lids from clean tubs such as butter tubs, ice cream tubs etc can be kept on and recycled in your mixed recycling bin.
Yes, you can put tetra packs in your paper and card bin
Leftover food and liquid can damage and clog up our machinery, so we would ask you to just rinse out your cans and jars before putting them in your mixed recycling.
No all pet waste should go in your general bin
We do not insist on it but it does actually help
Recycle as a whole bottle in mixed recycling
No, we cannot accept baby/child items such as these due to not being able to guarantee how safe they are. Try donating to a charity shop or your local baby bank.
No you can’t take items from recycling centres
Follow the business waste rules on our website, you must not use household waste recycling centres and you will be turned away if you are thought to be from a business Trade and business waste
If you have a complaint about a recycling centre, please put your complaint in an email to ContractManagerGM.uk@Suez.com
If you have been through the complaints procedure with SUEZ and you are unhappy with the response provided you may wish to escalate your complaint to GMwaste@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Complete the form below and our team will aim to respond within 48 hours.