Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=148 Adswood Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), in Stockport, now accepts donations of unwanted furniture for re-use.... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=147 Christmas has come early for Adswood Primary School, which has been awarded £1,000 as winners of the ‘Perfect Bin’ recycling competition.... Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=146 This round of the community waste fund will focus on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). These WEEE items (large and small), should not be ending up in the general rubbish bin,... Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=145 This issue, out today (December the 8th ), is filled with everything you need to know about the 3Rs- Reducing, Re-using and Recycling in Greater Manchester,... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=144 Recycle for Greater Manchester’s Watch Your Waste Week ended on Saturday 26th November with a night of glamour and sparkle.... Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=143 Brinnington Tenants and Residents Association in Stockport received £2,200 for their environmental champion project in partnership with Stockport Homes,... Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=141 Primary school pupils in Stockport have been helping their families to put the right thing in the right bin.... Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=142 Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd (FHH) yesterday named locomotive 66597 to commemorate a long- term partnership.... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=140 Cemetery Road HWRC was redesigned in 2009,... Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=139 Adswood Road Recycling Centre will offer improved facilities and allow better waste separation for up to 21 different material types including small and large electrical appliances, gas bottles,... Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=138 The community organisations and charities selected all submitted proposals to deliver a more sustainable use of valuable resources too often squandered as waste.... Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=137 Did you just buy that vintage belt you were after, or that classic pair of trousers, or maybe you just bought that pre-loved lamp and coffee table that look great with your new retro feel front room?... Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=136 The traditional picture of autumn gardening is of a smoky bonfire that pollutes the atmosphere. However, a much more environmentally-friendly approach is to compost your green garden waste.  If... Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=134 Recycle for Greater Manchester’s (R4GM’s) 3-Rs - Reduce, Re-use and Recycle App is available on Android,... Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=133 Residents who read Recycle for Greater Manchester’s ‘I love recycling’ supplement in the Manchester Evening News back in March, had the chance to win £100,... Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=132 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority is aiming to reach 50% recycling by 2015.... Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=131 There is a new service in town and it wants your old furniture. Sinderland Road Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), in Altrincham, now accept donations of unwanted furniture for re-use.... Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=130 Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) is proud to announce all nine winners of the real nappy prize draw.... Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=129 The facility has been developed as part of the 25-year Recycling and Waste Management Contract between the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester)... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=128 The campaign ran for two years from April 2009 to March 2011 and was supported by Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited.... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=127 Thinking of buying a new bike? Then also consider what you plan to do with your old bike. Residents in Greater Manchester have the opportunity to donate their bike to a bike re-use project.... Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=126 The recycling and waste management contract has provided around £30 million of investment in HWRCS. Of the 25 HWRCs, 18 have been subject to major improvement/replacement, the other 7 have only... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=125 Dave has been out and about in Greater Manchester helping local residents recycle at Home and Away, in order to encourage us all to recycle more during Recycle Week on the 20th – 26th June.... Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=124 Recycle for Greater Manchester’s new waste education centre at the Longley Lane ,... Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=123 PLAYERS from Salford City Reds have donated the rugby shirts off their backs to support a new world record attempt at recycling clothes.... Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=122 Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) has launched its brand new free iPhone app this week to help make it easier for residents to reduce, re-use and recycle their waste.... Tue, 17 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=121 To celebrate Real Nappy Week 2011, the real nappies for Greater Manchester campaign is running a free prize draw for the proud mums and dads to save some cash on the cost of nappies.... Tue, 17 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=120 After the success of the first Community Waste Fund in September 2010, which helped some fantastic projects get off the ground and achieve great results.... Mon, 09 May 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=119 Compost Awareness Week takes place between the 1st and 7th May and the theme for 2011 is “Pass It On” focusing on community spirit and passing on composting and gardening knowledge.... Tue, 03 May 2011 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=118 Those still in Britain on April 29 will find central London bedecked with Union Jacks, tens of thousands gathering along the wedding procession route,... Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=117 You can help protect the Easter Bunny's natural environment by remembering the 3 R's of Reduce, Re-use and Recycle this Easter, to stop the egg-cessive waste. Approximately 80 million chocolate eggs... Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=116 Bolton Council and Recycle for Greater Manchester are encouraging supporters who plan on watching the FA Cup semi-finals at home to recycle their empties.... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=115  As the tensions increase for the upcoming Manchester derby game for the FA Cup Semi Final, Recycle for Greater Manchester are encouraging supporters who plan on enjoying a few drinks at home,... Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=114 The height barrier at Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s (GMWDA) Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) has increased to 2 metres (approximately 6’6”) to help GMWDA... Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=113 • Are you looking for ideas for Recycling and Waste educational activities to support a project or topic? • Want to find out what happens to our waste across Greater Manchester?... Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=112 Mum’s teach us lots of things: how to do our washing without dying the white sheets pink, and more recently with the increasing need to be environmentally friendly; how to reduce,... Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=111 There is a new service in town and it wants your old furniture. From Monday 21st March, Longley Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre, in Sharston,... Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=110 St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish culture enjoyed by millions of Irish and non Irish alike the world over. This year Manchester is hosting Europe’s biggest Irish Festival[1], so... Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=109 Helen Bishop from Oldham received £100 in shopping vouchers by simply inserting a code from the recycling information pack that dropped through her door in January, into the Recycle for Greater... Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=108 There is a new service in town and they want your old furniture. Hurstwood Court Household Waste Recycling Centre, on Raikes Lane Industrial Centre, now accepts donations of unwanted furniture for re-... Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=107 Rose Hill Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Marple, Stockport, reopened to the public in January following an eight month reconstruction, with a very positive reaction from local residents.... Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=106 Following a seven month reconstruction, Ash Road Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Droylsden, Tameside reopened to the public in January, with a very positive reaction from local residents.... Thu, 17 Feb 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=105 To maximise recycling rates in Greater Manchester, the height barrier at Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will increase to 6ft 6inches (2 metres).... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:15:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=104 The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority's (GMWDA's) commitment to making efficiency savings and at the same time maximising resources has led to potential options to rationalise the... Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=103 Kate Anderton from Trafford received £100 in shopping vouchers by simply inserting a code from the recycling information pack that dropped through her door in January,... Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=102 Every Valentines Day, over one billion roses are sold in the UK. While these can be composted or placed into garden waste containers, many unfortunately end up in the residual waste bin.... Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=100 Residents of Oldham, you should be proud! You have made a real difference to 199 residents on low income by donating your pre-loved furniture in 2010. The furniture re-use service on Arkwright Street... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=101 The first edition of ‘I Love Recycling’ featured in the Manchester Evening News in December 2010 and informed residents of how to reduce,... Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=99 Residents can now donate unwanted electrical appliances at Hurstwood Court  and Sinderland Road Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).... Wed, 19 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=98 Following significant redevelopment Rosehill Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) will be reopening to the public from 8am on Tuesday 18th January 2011. This is great news for local residents who... Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=97 Residents across Greater Manchester will have the chance to win £500 in Recycle for Greater Manchester’s latest campaign.... Mon, 10 Jan 2011 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=93 Each year in the UK, we dispose of around 1.8 million tonnes of electrical equipment. With suggestions that this years’ top 10 Christmas gift requests are all electrical1,... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=96 When the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and its time to take down your tree recycling it is an easy and simple way of doing your bit this Christmas.... Wed, 29 Dec 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=95 With the school Christmas holidays now upon us, parents across Greater Manchester will be looking for things to do with their children in the run up to Christmas day.... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:15:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=94 Each Christmas in the UK, household waste increases dramatically, with the festive season creating around three million tonnes of waste.... Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=92 What Else Can I do? A Wasteless Christmas Welcome to the fith edition of 'What Else Can I Do',... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=91 Residents in Stockport can now recycle their cooking oil at Bredbury Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRCs).... Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=90 Greater Manchester's New Waste Education Centre in South Manchester to Open in January 2011 The latest addition to our waste education centres will be available free of charge to schools and... Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=89   TV Chef Dave Mooney, Granada Tonight’s resident Chef for over two years, will be leading each of the classes.... Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=88 Over the last few months, Greater Manchester residents have been asked to come up with innovative recipe ideas, which include everyday leftovers,... Mon, 22 Nov 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=87 The latest in a series of new and improved Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across Greater Manchester was officially opened in Bolton this week with the help of Bolton Wanderers footballer,... Mon, 25 Oct 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=86   This week comic genius Dave Spikey kick started Greater Manchester’s recycling campaign by officially opening the new £12 million state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)... Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=85 Local comedian Dave Spikey will soon appear in homes across Greater Manchester as part of a campaign that aims to boost recycling. Recycle for Greater Manchester,... Mon, 04 Oct 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=84 The community and voluntary sector will benefit from the fund which will help to set up projects to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.... Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=83 Welcome to the fourth edition of 'What Else Can I Do?', the quarterly newsletter dedicated to helping you reduce the amount of waste your household generates. The Winter Wardrobe Edition is... Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=81 The HWRC at Boysnope Wharf has been under construction since August 2009 and opened its gates to local residents over a month earlier than planned.... Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=79 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) has launched an innovative scheme which will allow residents to recycle their bikes instead of throwing them away, and at the same time,... Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=78 Recycle Week takes place between the 21st and 27th June and this year the focus is on recycling Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). During Recycle Week,... Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=77 Arguably, the biggest event in the sporting calendar will begin tomorrow with the first World Cup match between hosts South Africa and Mexico.... Thu, 10 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=76 What else Can I do?  - Doing My Bit for World Environment Day Welcome to the third edition of 'What Else Can I Do?',... Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=75 2009, saw the launch of the Greater Manchester Love Food Hate Waste (LFHW) campaign, reaching over 31,500 residents through a number of road shows and events in the region,... Tue, 18 May 2010 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=74 Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd’s (VLGM) two waste education centres in Bolton and Bury have shown themselves to be at the top of the class by being awarded the ‘Learning Outside... Fri, 14 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=73 Greater Manchester: One Year On. With the Greater Manchester PFI contract, the largest of its type in Europe, reaching the one year milestone,... Tue, 11 May 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=72 What Else can I Do? - The Spring Clean Welcome to the second edition of 'What Else Can I Do?',... Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=71 Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd’s two waste education centres in Bolton and Bury have shown themselves to be at the top of the class by being awarded the ‘Learning Outside the... Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=70 Residents in Salford have donated an impressive 93 items weighing 1.56 tonnes in the first three weeks of the reuse pilot scheme at Lumns Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Salford.... Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=69 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) and Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited (VLGM) are encouraging people across Greater Manchester to recycle unwanted items following their... Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=68 As part of Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited’s (VLGM) commitment to providing a world class service across Greater Manchester,... Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=67 The HWRC at Blackrod (Nightingale Farm) has been redeveloped to provide a modernised recycling facility for local users.  Although the facility has remained open to householders,... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=66 The piece of land known as Boysnpoe Wharf, previously disused scrub land, is being transformed into a new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) by (VLGM).... Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=65 The HWRC has been thoroughly modernised, incorporating a number of design features to make it easier and more efficient for residents to use. The improvements have created a modern HWRC with a more... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=64 Cub Luke Couperthwaite from the 8th Bolton East Scout Group visited Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd’s (VLGM) Waste Experience Education Centre in Bolton on Tuesday 9th February 2010.... Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=63 The HWRC at Beal Hey has been redeveloped to provide a modernised recycling facility for local users.  Although the facility has remained open to householders, work has been ongoing at the HWRC... Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=61 The Hurstwood Court site received planning permission from Bolton Council in April 2009,... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=62 The Longley Lane site received planning permission from Manchester City Council in December 2007 to redevelop the whole site into a new Resource Recovery Centre,... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=60 Valentine’s Day is a great excuse for people in Greater Manchester to send tokens of love to their nearest and dearest. But it can also be used to show a bit of tender loving care for our local... Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=59 The HWRC will CLOSE from Monday 15th February 2010 for two weeks, whilst part of the redevelopment works are carried out. The HWRC will reopen at the end of February 2010.... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=80 Recycle for Greater Manchester.com has been collecting left-over recipes and is hungry for more!! Are you a top food waste reducer and do you love cooking with left overs?... Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=58 Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd's Waste Education Service celebrates a successful first eight months.  ... Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=57 As we move into the new year,... Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=56 As a part of the improvements in recycling and waste management facilities in Greater Manchester the improved Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) opened its doors in November.... Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=55 Survey results reveal sky high levels of satisfaction across Greater Manchester’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).... Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=54 The MRF has been under construction since early April 2009. At the end of October 2009, the fabrication of the building was completed and installation of the internal equipment has now begun.... Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=52 As a part of the improvements in recycling and waste management facilities in Greater Manchester,... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=53 Image From Left to Right: Cllr Brenda Houraghan Member for Trafford Council,... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=51 As a part of the improvements in recycling and waste management facilities across Greater Manchester, the HWRC at Union Road has been refurbished.... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=50 Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd (VLGM) and the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) this week officially opened its first major facility as part of providing state of the art... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=49 The redevelopment work forms part of the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s (GMWDA’s) long-term recycling and waste management contract to provide world class waste management... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=48 Bolton Council is calling on women across Bolton to bin their bras for charity, as it becomes the first council in the north of England to launch a new bra recycling service.... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=46 Reliance Street Facility works are Completed. From Left to Right: Councillor Neil Swannick, Chair of the GMWDA, Stephen Jenkinson, CEO for Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd. Over the last month... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=47 The HWRC at Bayley Street has been relocated and extended whilst remaining within the boundary of the site, with a modernised facility.... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=45 From Friday 16th October 2009 residents using the recycling facility at Reliance Street will have the benefit of a completed new and improved service.... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=43 From Monday 12th October 2009 residents using the recycling facility at Arkwright Street will have the benefit of a new and improved service.... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=44 This month residents using the recycling facility at Cemetery Road will have the benefit of a new and improved service. The HWRC at Cemetery Road has been replaced with a modernised facility,... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=41 Householders using the recycling facility on Lester Road are reaping the benefits of site improvements.  The HWRC on Lester Road in Salford has undergone a number of advancements to improve the... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=42 Householders using the recycling facility at Drinkwater Park are reaping the benefits of site improvements.... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=39 Works continues at the Cemetery Road Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Radcliffe to deliver a more comprehensive recycling service for local residents – helping to divert more of... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=40 Salford City Council,... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=38 Junior wardens from Willow Park Housing Trust Residents’ Association recently visited the Waste Experience in Bolton and had an exciting, fun- packed day out. Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester)... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=37 Local people are being asked for their views on the Household Waste Recycling Centre service across Greater Manchester. Over the next four weeks,... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=22 From the 2nd September 2009 the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Cemetery Road, Radcliffe, Bury will CLOSE for several weeks, reopening in late October 2009.... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=34 Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Ltd and its subcontractor Viridor Waste (Greater Manchester) Ltd have achieved the ISO14001 accreditation for its Environmental Management System covering the 18... Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=36 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) is searching for a company, community organisation or individual to win the innovative Love Food Hate Waste Award.... Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=32 Environmental Finance Magazine has awarded Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority’s (GMWDA) Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Waste and Recycling Contract runner-up position in the... Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=31 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) working in partnership with nine of the Greater Manchester districts and Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) Limited has had 100% success with... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=30 John Bland Treasurer and Deputy Clerk to the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) is to join the Project Review Group (PRG),... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=25 Householders using the recycling facility at Lumns Lane have had the benefit of a major new facility and improved service over the last week.... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=26 From the 5th August 2009 the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Reliance Street, Manchester will CLOSE for a few weeks, reopening in early September 2009.  The improvements will provide... Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=24 From the Monday 13th July 2009 residents using the recycling facility at Lumns Lane will have the benefit of a new and improved service.... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=33 Since the introduction of the half tonne minimum charge,... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=29 Councillor Neil Swannick and Councillor Michael Young have both been unanimously re-elected as Chair and Vice Chair of Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA),... Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=35 Following the success of the Love Food Hate Waste Campaign launch in April 2009 for Greater Manchester,... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=28 From the 20th June 2009 the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Waithlands, Chichester Street will be reopen to the public. The full facilities and services will resume on site however,... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=27 From the 18th May 2009 the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Waithlands will CLOSE for a few weeks, reopening in mid June 2009.... Mon, 11 May 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=23 From the 16th April 2009 redevelopment work will begin on site and the TLS will CLOSE for seven months, reopening in November 2009.... Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=21 Local people in Trafford are recycling more than ever before!  The recycling rate for September 2008, when the council's new kerbside recycling and waste service was introduced, was 34.... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 08:30:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=20 Local people are championing the new kerbside recycling and waste service, the first figures reveal.  Last week,... Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:05:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=19 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GWWDA) has today (12th September 2008) announced that it has raised the height of the barriers at all Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) entrances in... Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:50:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=16 Hundreds of Stockport residents pledged to 'Recycle One More Thing' during a special, national week of recycling. Recycle Now Week events, organised by Stockport Council's Community Recycling team,... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=17 Stockport Council is making big changes to the way recycling and refuse is collected from households in the borough.  These changes will see the majority of homes in Stockport receiving wheelie... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=18 State-of-the-art recycling containers called 'nodes' are helping to increase recycling rates in Stockport.... Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=15 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced the creation of an additional senior post of Treasurer and Deputy Clerk to the Authority,... Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:30:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=14 OLDHAM is fast dumping its reputation for being environmentally unfriendly with recycling rates significantly improving — and heading off a potential £16million fine.... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=13 This year’s Recycle Week sees the theme as ‘Recycle Just One More Thing’,... Fri, 30 May 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=12 At its meeting on 4th April the Authority confirmed that it proposes to award the contract for its 25 year waste management services to the Viridor Laing consortium, subject to final contract details... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=11 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced impressive increases in recycling levels across Greater Manchester - in excess of all their targets.... Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=10 Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) today announced the appointment of two marketing agencies - Resource Futures who have been selected to work on direct engagement and working in the... Thu, 22 Nov 2007 15:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=9 A report will be going to a Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA) meeting next Friday (19th October 2007) which will say ‘Well done Greater Manchester’,... Fri, 12 Oct 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=8 A new ITV series has kept staff from Tameside Council’s Environmental Services department in the public eye over the summer. At the beginning of the year,... Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=7 A home composting-themed float, festooned with giant worms and huge pieces of fruit and vegetables, was among the attractions at the Manchester Pride Festival, which took place in August.... Tue, 04 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=6 Former 'This Morning' weatherman, Fred Talbot, is championing Trafford's recycling campaign, urging more people to recycle and compost their waste. The blue bag should be used to recycle paper,... Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=5 The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA), alongside it’s 9 partner Local Authorities in Greater Manchester, need your help to increase the total amount of waste they recycle each... Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=4 The facility at Waithlands in Rochdale will include an In Vessel Composting plant (IVC) for the treatment of up to 25,000 tonnes of garden and kitchen waste,... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT http://www.recycleforgreatermanchester.com/about-us/news?action=view&newsID=1 Keen recycler and gardener, Louisa Bibby,... Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT