Greater Manchester Waste

did you know?


		Every year, 8 billion plastic bags are given away by supermarkets and shops. This is equivalent to over 130 bags for every person in the UK. These will take up to 450 years to degrade.

		A forest as big as Wales is needed every year to supply all the paper for the UK.

		The average person throws away 74kgs of organic waste a year, equivalent to 1077 banana skins.

		3.2 billion aluminium cans are still going into landfill (approximately 50,000 tonnes), equivalent to burying the Titanic every year.

Refuse Sites

Please click here to view the complete list of refuse sites in Greater Manchester.

Your health and safety is our paramount concern so please assist us by always wearing sensible foot wear when you visit our site(s).

Our staff are there to help you but not to unload your vehicle. Therefore, please ensure that you are able to unload your vehicle yourself.

If your children attend with you, please supervise them at all times. If you have any concerns, please contact a member of our staff.