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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.

 

Click here for a downloadable chart in PDF format


Green Bin

Green Bin

Non recyclable waste

Non Recyclable
Waste

Plastic Bags

Plastic Bags

Dog Waste and Nappies

Dog Waste
& Nappies

Plastic Food Trays and Yoghurt Pots

Plastic Food
Trays &
Yoghurt Pots

Every tonne of general waste costs £300 of tax payers money.


 

Black Bin

Black Bin

Aerosol Cans

Aerosol Cans

Plastic Bottles

Plastic Bottles

Glass Bottles & Jars

Glass Bottles
& Jars

Aluminium Foil

Aluminium Foil

Cans & Tins

Cans & Tins


 

Blue Bin

Blue Bin

Drinks Cartons

Drinks Cartons

Newspapers and Magazines

Newspapers

Paper

Paper

Cardboard

Cardboard

Junk Mail

Junk Mail


 

Brown Bin

Brown Bin

Plants, Leaves and Small Twigs

Plants, Leaves &
Small Twigs

Grass Cuttings

Grass Cuttings
 

Compostable Bags

Compostable Bags
 

Uncooked & Cooked Food

Uncooked &
Cooked Food

Caddy Liners

Need more caddy liners? Tie a liner or carrier bag around the handle of your brown bin on collection day and we will leave you a free roll.


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

 

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Waste Services
Tame Street Depot
Tame Street
Stalybridge
SK15 1ST
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