Other Waste

Abandoned Vehicle Removal

In conjunction with the Greater Manchester Police the Council operates a ‘Fast Track’ Service for the removal of abandoned vehicles within the borough.

If you wish to report a vehicle which has possibly been abandoned, please telephone 'Contact Oldham' on 0161 770 6644/ e-mail contact@oldham.gov.uk or telephone the Greater Manchester Police on 0161 872 5050.

Once the Council has determined that the vehicle has been abandoned it will use its powers to remove the vehicle as quickly as possible.

Also, if you wish to get rid of your own vehicle the Council offers a free removal Service. Telephone 'Contact Oldham' on 0161 770 6644 for further details.

Commercial Waste Collection Service

The Council operates a first class Commercial Waste Collection Service to businesses within the Borough. For further details on our competitive prices or to arrange a visit from our Commercial Waste Officer, please telephone 'Contact Oldham' on 0161 770 6644.

Skip Hire Service

At competitive rates we can provide a skip collection service to businesses and householders for the removal of bulky waste and building materials. For more details, please call 'Contact Oldham' on 0161 770 6644.

Removal of Dead Animals

The Waste Collection Service provides a 24-hour free service for the removal of dead animals from Oldham’s roads.

To request removal of dead animals call 'Contact Oldham' on 0161 770 6644 between 8am and 6pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am – 1pm (Sat). At all other times call the Council's Out of Hours Service on 0161 770 4580.