Recycling

Local Authorities such as Tameside are responsible for household waste collection.  These pages provide information about collections in Tameside and what you need to do to make sure your waste is collected each week.

 

It protects our environment – the more we reuse and recycle means less environmentally damaging waste.
It costs less - disposing of non-recyclable waste costs approximately £300 for every tonne collected.  Every tonne of waste that is recycled saves money.
It protects vital services – money saved can be spent on vital services such as support for elderly and vulnerable residents.