What to put in each bin

We are not able to recycle Plastic Bags and they should be disposed of in your green general waste bin. 

Every tonne of general waste costs £135 of tax payers money.

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Green Bin

Non Recyclable

Dog Waste, Cat Waste & Nappies

Plastic Bags

Black Bin

	Aerosol Cans	Aluminium Foil	Plastic Bottles
	Cans & Tins	Glass Bottles & Jars	Plastic Food Trays & Yoghurt Pots
IMPORTANT UPDATE: From 14 October 2024, along with plastic bottles, you can now recycle Pots, Tubs & Trays in your black recycling bin.

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