I have been provided with a brown bin and a blue bin, what should I put in them?
These bins are for recycling garden and household waste.
Use the brown bin for: loose garden waste (not bagged) including grass cuttings, hedge clippings, cut flowers/plants leaves and bark, twigs, small branches, whole raw fruit, windfalls and whole raw vegetables
Use the blue bin for: glass bottles/jars, food cans, drinks/beer cans, plastic bottles that once contained fizzy/soft drinks, milk, vegetable oil, washing up liquid, bleach, disinfectant, shampoo or conditioners.
Please rinse bottles and cans to remove any food. Do not put broken glass, mirrors, window glass, milk bottles, light bulbs or drinking glasses in the box. Please remember that your recycling collection team has to handle these materials.
There is a pothole/broken flagstone outside my house – what should I do?
Report the damage to the
Customer Contact Team giving them full details of where the pothole or flagstone is situated.
There is an abandoned car in my street – how can I get it moved?
The diminishing value of scrap metal seems to have led to a nationwide increase in owners leaving their old unroadworthy and untaxed vehicles on streets in towns and in the country, rather than pay to have them taken away. These abandoned cars have to be dealt with by Local Authorities at the taxpayer's expense.
To have an abandoned car or other vehicle moved in the first instance, contact the Police on 0161 870 5050. The Council only accept abandoned vehicles via the Police. You may enquire whether the Police have passed a vehicle to us for removal by calling the enquiry number 0161 253 6604.
How do I dispose of asbestos?
Asbestos based materials can give rise to health risks if damaged or removed in an uncontrolled manner. For further information contact Environmental Services 0161 253 5566. Alternatively, you can contact the Bury Fernhill Civic Amenity site where disposable facilities are available on 0161 705 1125.
Where can I dispose of old tyres?
For further information contact Greater Manchester Waste Disposal on 0161 705 1125
Can I have an extra wheelie bin?
We can provide you with an extra wheelie bin if there are at least 6 people residing at your property. Proof of this will be required (child allowance book, medical cards, bills etc). For further information contact the Customer Contact Team.
Is there a number I can call for information on waste disposal?
You can contact any of the following waste disposal sites:
Every Street, Bury on Tel: 0161 705 1125
Clifton Road, Prestwich on Tel: 0161 798 0384
Cemetery Road, Radcliffe on Tel: 0161 724 8818
They are open 7 days a week. During winter from 8.00am until 6.00pm and during summer from 8.00am until 8.00pm
How do I dispose of hardcore, bricks, stone or soil?
Refer to Waste Disposal Services in the Yellow Pages.
How can I apply to have a dropped kerb?
In order to prevent damage to the footway and verge, or underground pipes and cables, properly constructed driveways or "vehicular crossings" are necessary and must be provided by those who wish to drive across the footway or verge to their property.
If there is a problem with the sewerage drains who do I contact?
If the problem is definitely a blocked or damaged sewer contact United Utilities on 08457 462200.
Who maintains the hedge at the side of the road?
In the majority of cases, it is the adjacent landowner's responsibility.
Who do I contact to report damage to a bus shelter?
Contact J C Decaux on 0161 873 8800.
How to contact the Customer Contact Team:
Telephone: Customer Services on 0161-253-5353
write or call in:
Customer Contact Team, Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury
Our offices and telephone line helpline are open 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday
