Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Bin Collection Dates
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About bin collections in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council covers approximately 190,000 residents across Bury, Ramsbottom, Tottington, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Prestwich and surrounding areas in Greater Manchester. Waste and recycling collections are managed directly by the council. Full information including what goes in each bin is available at bury.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling.
Most properties receive four kerbside bin collections, all on the same day of the week. The grey bin collects general household waste that cannot be recycled and is collected every three weeks. The brown bin collects food waste and garden waste every two weeks. The green bin collects paper and cardboard every three weeks. The blue bin collects glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, pots, tubs and trays, food and drink cans, aerosol cans and aluminium foil every three weeks. The four bins operate on a rotating schedule. Bins should be out by 7am on collection day. For missed collections, bank holiday changes or to report issues, visit bury.gov.uk or call 0161 253 5353.
Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green, blue or brown bin. Collected every three weeks.
Garden
Brown bin (wheelie bin)
Accepts
Food waste (all cooked and uncooked food) and garden waste (grass, leaves, hedge trimmings, plants). Collected fortnightly.
Recycling
Green bin (wheelie bin)
Accepts
Paper, card, newspapers, magazines and flattened cardboard. Clean and dry. Collected every three weeks.
Recycling
Blue bin (wheelie bin)
Accepts
Glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs and trays, food tins, drink cans, aerosols and aluminium foil. Rinsed clean. Collected every three weeks.
Useful information for Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Missed collection
Report missed collections at bury.gov.uk or by calling 0161 253 5353. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at bury.gov.uk.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Longfield Road Household Waste Recycling Centre, Longfield Road, Bury, BL9 9HG. Visit bury.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.
Areas covered in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
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BL0Ramsbottom
BL8Tottington and Bury North
BL9Bury
M26Radcliffe
M45Whitefield
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Frequently asked questions — Bury Metropolitan Borough Council bin collections
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council collects the following bin types: General, Garden, Recycling, Recycling. Collection frequency: General waste (grey bin): every 3 weeks. Food and garden waste (brown bin): fortnightly. Paper/card (green bin): every 3 weeks. Glass/plastic/cans (blue bin): every 3 weeks..
Grey bin (wheelie bin). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green, blue or brown bin. Collected every three weeks.
Brown bin (wheelie bin). Accepts: Food waste (all cooked and uncooked food) and garden waste (grass, leaves, hedge trimmings, plants). Collected fortnightly.
Green bin (wheelie bin). Accepts: Paper, card, newspapers, magazines and flattened cardboard. Clean and dry. Collected every three weeks.
Report missed collections at bury.gov.uk or by calling 0161 253 5353. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at bury.gov.uk.
Longfield Road Household Waste Recycling Centre, Longfield Road, Bury, BL9 9HG. Visit bury.gov.uk for opening hours and accepted materials.
Collection frequency in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council: General waste (grey bin): every 3 weeks. Food and garden waste (brown bin): fortnightly. Paper/card (green bin): every 3 weeks. Glass/plastic/cans (blue bin): every 3 weeks.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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