Recycling

Rethink Rubbish in Tameside

Recycle Bins:

• How long do I have to wait before I take delivery of a recycling bin?
• Will I have to be in to take delivery of a recycling bin?
• Do I have to put my recycling bins out for collection even when they are not full?
• My bin has been damaged, what can I do?
• My neighbour has a compost bin - how easy is it to compost?
• Why do we only take bottles and jars, and not other forms of glass like window panes, mirrors, sunbed tubes, etc?
• Can plastic storage containers, such as Tupperware, be recycled?

Recycling in General:

• Where else can I recycle in Tameside?
• I am getting new furniture delivered - what can I do with my old stuff?
• Are there any charities in Tameside that will take unwanted goods?
• I have a new mobile phone - what can I do with the old one?
• How do I report problems with the recycling facilities?
• How do I find out more about recycling in Tameside?

 

Recycling Bins

How long do I have to wait before I take delivery of a recycling bin?

Please allow 28 days for delivery of all recycling bins.
 

Will I have to be in to take delivery of a recycling bin?

No your recycling bin will be delivered at the earliest convenience and placed on your property.
 

My bin has been damaged, what can I do?

If your bin is badly damaged please report here and we will arrange to exchange your bin. Please note that replacement bins will not be provided if continuous damage occurs.
 

My neighbour has a compost bin - how easy is it to compost?

It is easier than you think! The Council can provide composters at a subsidised rate,  Composters are great for grass and prunings as well as for vegetable peelings. To download a free copy of the Alan Titchmarsh Guide to Home Composting go to www.organics-recycling.org.uk
 

Why do we only take bottles and jars, and not other forms of glass like window panes, mirrors, sunbed tubes, etc?

In Tameside we pulverise the glass that we collect for recycling down into sand. Unfortunately, window panes, mirrors and sunbed tubes have different properties than glass and, therefore, cannot be used for the same applications.
 

Can plastic storage containers, such as Tupperware, be recycled?

Unfortunately we cannot accept this as it is made of a different type of plastic that cannot be processed by the recycling company.
 

Recycling in General

Where else can I recycle in Tameside?

There are many recycling centres located across Tameside - in supermarket car parks and other convenient places to allow you to do your recycling as part of your shopping trip. There are also civic amenity sites in Droylsden and Stalybridge where you can recycle a wide range of materials.”
 

I am getting new furniture delivered - what can I do with my old stuff?

The Council runs a bulky household waste service. There is a charge for collections.

Alternatively contact Emmaus Mossley on 01457 838608 / 835105.

The service is based in Longlands Mill, Queen Street, Mossley, OL5 9AH.

They can collect products that are in good condition free of charge for re-use.
 

Are there any charities in Tameside that will take unwanted goods?

There are a number of high street charity shops that will take unwanted clothes, shoes, books and bric-a-brac. You can also use the bags that come through the door occasionally from specific charity collectors.
 

I have a new mobile phone - what can I do with the old one?

There are a number of schemes which allow you to recycle your old mobile phone. Willow Wood Hospice , collect mobile phones for recycling to raise money for the hospice. Three of our Rethink Rubbish partner retailers support mobile phone recycling. Pick up a freepost envelope at Argos, Sainsbury's or Tesco and you can recycle your mobile phone and raise money for a number of charities. Alternatively, you can recycle your old phones at branches of Oxfam or Scope (and take your old clothes in at the same time!)
 

How do I report problems with recycling facilities?

Please use the contact details below to notify us of any problems. 
 

How do I find out more about recycling in Tameside?

View more information about recycling in Tameside. These pages are very user-friendly, providing information on specific waste materials.

For more information you can also view the Recycle for Greater Manchester FAQs page.