Bin Collections
Download our bin app, check collection dates and learn more about how to make sure your waste is collected.
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Most households in Tameside receive a weekly collection for their brown bin (food and garden waste), a collection once every two weeks for their green bin (refuse), and a collection once every three weeks for their black bin (recycling) and blue bin (paper and cardboard). For details of collection dates and what you can recycle check out the information below.
Download our bin app, check collection dates and learn more about how to make sure your waste is collected.
Request an assisted bin collection service and report any problems you are having with your waste collection service.
Find out what items you can put in your bins to help you recycle more and avoid contamination.
Information on your local recycling centres and the Van permit scheme.
Learn more about our free and chargeable bulky collection service and request a collection.
Information on the Council’s requirements for the waste and recycling service
Sign up to our trade waste service and learn more about the support we offer.