RECYCLE FOR GREATER MANCHESTER





Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) work with local councils in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford, to inspire and encourage residents of Greater Manchester to manage their waste responsibly, helping residents to see the value of waste and the real benefits that can be achieved by wasting less, recycling more and recycling right.

Though part of Greater Manchester, Wigan administers its own waste disposal services.

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RECYCLING IN YOUR AREA

Select your local council logo to find out about recycling in your area, and get helpful information for contacting your local council.


















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BE BATTERY AWARE

There’s hidden batteries everywhere! We’re working with our partners Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to remind you not to put any batteries in your bins at home.

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IN THE LOOP

When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.

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BUY, KEEP, EAT, REPEAT

We are working with Bolton Council to help residents recycle right in their beige paper and card bin. Learn more about your beige bin and how you can get involved in this campaign.

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LET’S COMPOST NOW

Home composting is using your kitchen waste and garden waste to make your own nutrient rich compost that you can use to help feed your flowers, plants and vegetables.

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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS


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NEWS | 4th September 2026
What goes in your bins?

Download your free bin guide. Keep it handy on your phone or print and pop it on the fridge or by the bins.

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BLOG | 12th August 2026
Back to school guide for sustainable parents

Getting ready for a new school year can cost a lot and create extra waste. Here are a few simple ways to make back to school a bit cheaper and more sustainable.

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Food waste? Remember to use your kitchen caddy. Start using your food waste recycling service today! Animated green kitchen caddy looks longingly at food scraps
CAMPAIGN | 4th August 2026
Crumbs the caddy

Meet Crumbs, our food waste kitchen caddy. They might be small, but they have a big appetite and they’re ready to be fed, from banana skins and teabags to eggshells and leftovers, they’ll happily tuck into all the bits you can’t eat. Keep Crumbs fed, give them a quick wash when they need it and they’ll help make sure your food waste is recycled instead of ending up in your general waste bin.

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