What goes in the containers?

Type of container	What goes in it?
	General rubbish Domestic waste that can't be recycled Lid must be closed Only rubbish in the grey bin will be taken
	Cans, glass and plastic bottles Aluminium cans Aerosols Food and drink cans Glass bottles and jars (any colour) Plastic bottles only (please do not put any other plastic items in) Steel food tins (e.g. baked beans, biscuit tins) Tin foil and metal food trays Extra carrier bags of recyclable items will be collected if the contents are clearly visible.
	All kinds of leftover food Bread and pastries Dairy e.g. egg shells, cheese Fish Flower and plant cuttings Fruit and vegetables Grass cuttings Hedge clippings Leaves Meat and bones (cooked and uncooked) Tea bags and coffee grounds Twigs and small branches
	All paper Brochures and catalogues Cardboard packaging (e.g. shoe boxes, egg boxes, appliance packaging) Directories (e.g. Yellow Pages Envelopes (any colour, and windowed) Greeting cards Junk mail Newspapers and magazines Office paper Tetra Paks (e.g. milk containters) Extra carrier bags of recyclable items will be collected if the contents are clearly visible.

Waste Management Group

Moorhey Street Depot
Moorhey Street
Oldham, OL4 1JF

Tel 0161 770 6644