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About bin collections in Stockport Council
Stockport Council operates a four-bin collection system for approximately 130,000 households across the metropolitan borough, covering Stockport town, Cheadle, Bramhall, Marple, Hazel Grove, Romiley and Reddish. Collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at stockport.gov.uk/bins.
Collections run in two fortnightly pairs on alternate weeks. In Week A, the black bin (non-recyclable waste) and green bin (food and garden waste) are collected together. In Week B, the blue bin (paper, card and cartons) and brown bin (glass, plastics, tins and cans) are collected together. Bins must be out by 7am.
Report missed collections at stockport.gov.uk or by calling 0161 217 6111. HWRCs at Adswood Road, Stockport and Pepper Street, Marple. Bank holiday collection changes are published at stockport.gov.uk.
Popular postcodes in Stockport Council
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SK1Stockport Town Centre
SK2Offerton & Stepping Hill
SK3Adswood & Edgeley
SK4Heaton Moor & Heaton Norris
SK5Reddish
SK6Marple & Romiley
SK7Bramhall & Woodford
SK8Cheadle & Gatley
SK12Poynton
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Frequently asked questions — Stockport Council bin collections
Stockport Council collects the following bin types: General Waste, Food & Garden Waste, Paper & Cardboard, Recycling. Collection frequency: Fortnightly. Black and green bins collected on the same week; blue and brown bins on the alternate week..
Black bin (non-recyclables). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the green, blue or grey bins. Collected fortnightly (Week A).
Green bin. Accepts: All food waste (in a sealed compostable bag) and garden waste — grass clippings, leaves, twigs and plants. Collected fortnightly (Week A).
Blue bin. Accepts: Paper, cardboard, magazines, newspapers, envelopes and drink cartons. Flattened and dry. Collected fortnightly (Week B).
Brown bin. Accepts: Glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs and trays, food tins, drink cans and aerosols. Rinsed clean and loose. Collected fortnightly (Week B).
Report missed collections at stockport.gov.uk or by calling 0161 217 6101. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at stockport.gov.uk.
Bredbury Household Waste Recycling Centre, Bredbury Parkway, Bredbury, SK6 2SN. See stockport.gov.uk for opening hours.
Collection frequency in Stockport Council: Fortnightly. Black and green bins collected on the same week; blue and brown bins on the alternate week.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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