What to put in each bin
We are not able to recycle Plastic Bags, Yoghurt Pots and Plastic Food Trays at this time. These should be disposed of in your green landfill bin.
Use this page to find out what you need to put in your bins.
Every tonne of general waste costs £300 of tax payers money.
Click here for a downloadable chart in PDF format
Green Bin
Non Recyclable
Plastic Food Trays & Yoghurt Pots
Plastic Bags
Dog Waste, Cat Waste & Nappies
Black Bin
Aerosol Cans
Aluminium Foil
Plastic Bottles
Cans & Tins
Glass Bottles & Jars
Blue Bin
Drinks Cartons
Cardboard
Newspapers & Magazines
Junk Mail
Paper
Brown Bin
Plants, Leaves & Small Twigs
Grass Cuttings
Uncooked & Cooked Food
Find out what you can recycle at home through the Greater Manchester Recycling A-Z Guide:
Recycle for Greater Manchester | Your A-Z guide to waste and recycling : Recycle for Greater Manchester
Contact information
0161 342 8355
Waste Services
Tame Street Depot
Tame Street
Stalybridge
SK15 1ST
Tame Street Depot
Tame Street
Stalybridge
SK15 1ST