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About bin collections in Rochdale Council
Rochdale Council (the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale) serves approximately 220,000 residents across Rochdale, Heywood, Middleton, Littleborough, Milnrow and surrounding villages in Greater Manchester. Kerbside waste and recycling collections are managed by the council. Full service information, including how to report a missed bin, is available at rochdale.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling.
Most properties receive four kerbside collections. General household waste goes in the grey bin, collected every three weeks. Paper and cardboard go in the blue bin, collected every three weeks on the week following the grey bin. Glass and bottles are collected in the blue bin on the third week of the cycle, alternating with paper. The brown bin collects both food waste and garden waste weekly as part of a summer-enhanced service. Bank holiday collection changes are published at rochdale.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/bin-collection-changes. Missed collections should be reported within 24 hours via the council's online form or by calling 0300 303 8870.
Rochdale has one Household Waste Recycling Centre at Meanwood Road, Rochdale, OL11 2AE, accepting furniture, electricals, garden waste, building materials and other items not collected kerbside. Check current opening hours before visiting at rochdale.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/household-waste-recycling-centre.
Popular postcodes in Rochdale Council
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Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue or brown bin. Collected every three weeks.
Recycling
Blue bin — paper and cardboard (240L)
Accepts
Paper, card, newspapers, magazines and envelopes — flattened and clean. Collected every three weeks.
Glass
Blue bin — glass and bottles (240L)
Accepts
Glass bottles and jars — rinsed and loose, no lids. Collected every three weeks (alternating with paper/card week).
Garden
Brown bin (240L)
Accepts
Food waste and garden waste — grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and all food scraps. Collected weekly (summer service).
Useful information for Rochdale Council
Missed collection
Report missed collections within 24 hours at rochdale.gov.uk or by calling 0300 303 8870.
Bank holidays
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at rochdale.gov.uk.
Recycling centre (HWRC)
Rochdale Household Waste Recycling Centre, Meanwood Road, Rochdale, OL11 2AE. Accepts furniture, electricals, garden waste, building materials and other items not collected kerbside. See rochdale.gov.uk for opening hours.
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OL10Heywood
OL11Rochdale
OL12Rochdale North
OL15Littleborough
OL16Milnrow and Newhey
M24Middleton
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Frequently asked questions — Rochdale Council bin collections
Rochdale Council collects the following bin types: General, Recycling, Glass, Garden. Collection frequency: General waste (grey bin): every 3 weeks. Paper and cardboard (blue bin): every 3 weeks. Glass and bottles (blue bin): every 3 weeks. Food and garden waste (brown bin): weekly (summer service)..
Grey bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue or brown bin. Collected every three weeks.
Blue bin — paper and cardboard (240L). Accepts: Paper, card, newspapers, magazines and envelopes — flattened and clean. Collected every three weeks.
Blue bin — glass and bottles (240L). Accepts: Glass bottles and jars — rinsed and loose, no lids. Collected every three weeks (alternating with paper/card week).
Brown bin (240L). Accepts: Food waste and garden waste — grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and all food scraps. Collected weekly (summer service).
Report missed collections within 24 hours at rochdale.gov.uk or by calling 0300 303 8870.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at rochdale.gov.uk.
Rochdale Household Waste Recycling Centre, Meanwood Road, Rochdale, OL11 2AE. Accepts furniture, electricals, garden waste, building materials and other items not collected kerbside. See rochdale.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Rochdale Council: General waste (grey bin): every 3 weeks. Paper and cardboard (blue bin): every 3 weeks. Glass and bottles (blue bin): every 3 weeks. Food and garden waste (brown bin): weekly (summer service).. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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