Bin Collection in OL11 1QW

Rochdale, Rochdale Council

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

OL11 1QW is in Rochdale, served by Rochdale Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

General Recycling Glass Garden

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Bin collection 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.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in OL11 1QW?

Rochdale Council collects General, Recycling, Glass, Garden. 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).. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in OL11 1QW?

Bin collections in OL11 1QW are managed by Rochdale Council. Rochdale Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Rochdale Council?

Rochdale Council uses the following bins — General: Grey bin (240L); Recycling: Blue bin — paper and cardboard (240L); Glass: Blue bin — glass and bottles (240L); Garden: Brown bin (240L).

How do I report a missed bin collection in Rochdale Council?

Report missed collections within 24 hours at rochdale.gov.uk or by calling 0300 303 8870.

What can I put in the General bin in Rochdale Council?

Grey bin (240L). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue or brown bin. Collected every three weeks.

What can I put in the Recycling bin in Rochdale Council?

Blue bin — paper and cardboard (240L). Accepts: Paper, card, newspapers, magazines and envelopes — flattened and clean. Collected every three weeks.

What can I put in the Glass bin in Rochdale Council?

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).

What can I put in the Garden bin in Rochdale Council?

Brown bin (240L). Accepts: Food waste and garden waste — grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings and all food scraps. Collected weekly (summer service).

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Rochdale Council?

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

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