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What goes in green bin Tameside?

What goes in green bin Tameside?

Green Bin

  • Non Recyclable. Waste.
  • Plastic Bags.
  • Dog Waste. & Nappies.
  • Plastic Food. Trays & Youhurt Pots.

Can I have 2 green bins Tameside?

An additional green waste container will be provided free of charge. The householder’s use of the additional container will be subject to review. It is the responsibility of the applicant to inform the Council of any change in circumstances.

What can I recycle in Tameside?

Only cardboard, card packaging, paper and shredded paper, magazines, catalogues, books, envelopes, mail, junk mail, greeting cards and wrapping paper (these need to be glitter, plastic and foil free) along with tetra packs such as food and drinks cartons.

What are green recycling bins for?

Green recycling bins, not to be confused with green garden waste wheelie bins, are generally used to collect glass recyclables such as glass bottles and jars, although many councils use green recycling bins for dry recyclables too.

Which bin does polystyrene go in Tameside?

general waste bin
Please put polystyrene in your general waste bin.

Why are brown bins not being emptied Tameside?

“Due to driver shortage, Tameside waste services are unable to get all the brown bins emptied on each collection day. To minimise the impact, the service are rotating each week on which brown bins they are unable to empty.

How do I contact Tameside Council?

For any other council enquiries please telephone 0161 342 8355 or email [email protected].

How do I make a complaint to Tameside Council?

Contact Details: Complaints & Customer Care Team

  1. By telephone – 0161 342 3535.
  2. By email – [email protected].
  3. By letter – TMBC Complaints, Level 4 (Information & Improvement), PO BOX 317, Ashton under Lyne, OL6 0GS.
  4. In person at any Customer Services Centre or Library (In Touch) Centre.

Are Tameside emptying brown bins?

It is understood that the proposal will not the green bin which is for general waste collection will not change and will still be emptied fortnightly. The brown bin which is for garden and food waste will also still be collected weekly.

Which colour bin is the recycle bin?

Each household has 3 bins: your blue bin is for recyclable waste. your brown bin is for garden waste and food waste. your green or grey bin is for non-recyclable waste.

Which bin does plastic go in?

Plastic bottle tops, even if is the same type of plastic, should be placed in your rubbish bin. Can I put my recyclable items in a plastic bag?

What Colour bin does polystyrene go in?

polystyrene: this can’t be recycled and should be placed in the refuse bin. plastic film and wrapping: this can’t be recycled and should be placed in the refuse bin. pet waste: this can’t be recycled and should be placed in the refuse bin.

Who is responsible for household waste collection in Tameside?

Local Authorities such as Tameside are responsible for household waste collection. These pages provide information about collections in Tameside and what you need to do to make sure your waste is collected each week.

How do I order a green bin for non-recyclable waste?

Green bins for non-recyclable waste can be ordered as usual via the website. Any additional uncontaminated recyclable waste in a labelled clear bag can be presented for collection following your normal collection schedule. Non-recyclable side waste or black bin bags will not be collected.

How do I dispose of my brown bin?

Tie a liner or carrier bag around the handle of your brown bin on collection day and we will leave you a free roll.

What is sideside waste?

Side waste is excess bags from the household, which are presented for collection at the side of the bin. The Council will not remove general waste presented for collection alongside, or on top of, general waste bins. Residents may request additional recycling bins free of charge.