Black bin

Things that can go in:

  • polystyrene
  • plastic carrier bags
  • tupperware or other plastic storage containers
  • lids from bottles and jars

Things that can't go in:

  • recycling
  • food waste
  • garden waste
  • stones
  • bricks
  • rubble
  • soil

Stones, rubble, bricks and soil can damage the compaction equipment on the collection vehicles. You can take it to your nearest tip or recycling centre.

We will not collect any bin bags left at the side of your black wheelie bin.

If you have something to throw away that's not on this list, visit Recycle for Greater Manchester for more information.

No food, recycling and garden waste

Make sure you put recycling, food and garden waste in the right bin or box. Do not put them in your black bin.