Bin Collection in BL9 6QF

Bury, Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Live data from www.bury.gov.uk · Updated 14 July 2026

BL9 6QF is in Bury, served by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Garden Recycling Recycling

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Bin collection 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.

Bury's Household Waste Recycling Centre is at Longfield Road, Bury, BL9 9HG. Visit bury.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/household-waste-recycling-centre for opening hours and accepted materials.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in BL9 6QF?

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council collects General, Garden, Recycling, Recycling. 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.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in BL9 6QF?

Bin collections in BL9 6QF are managed by Bury Metropolitan Borough Council. Bury Metropolitan Borough Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council?

Bury Metropolitan Borough Council uses the following bins — General: Grey bin (wheelie bin); Garden: Brown bin (wheelie bin); Recycling: Green bin (wheelie bin); Recycling: Blue bin (wheelie bin).

How do I report a missed bin collection in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council?

Report missed collections at bury.gov.uk or by calling 0161 253 5353. Bins must be out by 7am.

What can I put in the General bin in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council?

Grey bin (wheelie bin). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green, blue or brown bin. Collected every three weeks.

What can I put in the Garden bin in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council?

Brown bin (wheelie bin). Accepts: Food waste (all cooked and uncooked food) and garden waste (grass, leaves, hedge trimmings, plants). Collected fortnightly.

What can I put in the Recycling bin in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council?

Green bin (wheelie bin). Accepts: Paper, card, newspapers, magazines and flattened cardboard. Clean and dry. Collected every three weeks.

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Bury Metropolitan Borough Council?

Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at bury.gov.uk.

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