Blue Bins

• How can I request a blue bin?
• When is my next collection?
• What happens to the paper after it has been collected?
• What can I put in my blue bin?
• What can I not put in my blue bin?
• What can I do if my blue bin has not been emptied?
• How do I report a missing/damaged bin?

How can I request a blue bin?

The blue bin scheme now covers all areas of Tameside. If the scheme is in your area but you have not yet received a bin, or if you wish to register your interest in joining the scheme, please complete the Blue Bins Online Form.

When is my next collection?

Collections take place Tuesday to Friday, dates are available here or are listed on the sticker on your blue bin. Please contact us if you require a new sticker. Please present your blue bin by 7.15 a.m. on the morning of your collection.

What happens to the paper after it has been collected?

Over 4000 tonnes of paper are collected each year. The money from the sale of the paper has been reinvested in the scheme in order that it can expand. In the future any profits will be used for other recycling or environmental schemes. The paper is recycled and becomes newsprint. In theory your bin full of paper could be collected by us and within 48 hours could be several newspapers on sale.

What can I put in my blue bin?

• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Junk Mail
• Blue Telephone Directories
• Envelops
• Catalogues
• Letters and general paper
• Yellow Pages

What can I not put in my blue bin?

• Cardboard
• Plastic Wrappers
• General Household Rubbish

What can I do if my blue bin has not been emptied?

Each week on a Thursday and Friday the Council has a vehicle available to empty any blue bins that have been missed on the standard collection round. Requests made before 4.00pm on a Wednesday will be collected Thursday or Friday of the same week. To request this service please complete the Blue Bins Online Form.

How do I report a missing/damaged bin?

If your bin goes missing, is damaged or you know of any abandoned or unused blue bins, please complete the Blue Bins Online Form.

Contact Information
Send us a Message	Recycling Section Tameside MBC Council Offices Wellington Road Ashton under Lyne Lancs OL6 6DL View local map
0161 342 8355
0161 342 2266