Rubbish and recycling

Waste collections - (COVID-19) update and advice

All waste and recycling bin collections are currently operating as normal.

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Disposal of face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Please put face masks and disposable gloves in the normal waste at home for disposal in your grey bin.

Do not put them in a beige or burgundy recycling bin as they cannot be recycled through conventional recycling facilities.

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Assisted bin collection

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Beige bin

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Bulky item collections

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Burgundy bin

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Composting

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Find my nearest

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Food waste container and green bin

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Grey bin

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Help with your rubbish

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Tips and recycling sites

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Volunteer litter picking

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When is my next bin collection?

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Why your bin may not have been emptied

Thank you - in 2019/20 48% of waste collected in Bolton was recycled. Between April and September 2020 we recycled 50.1%. Keep up the good work!