Disruption and delays to bin collections

Collections are currently unavoidably delayed in a number of areas due to operational problems and mechanical issues with some of our vehicles. If you haven't already done so, please sign-up for email alerts so that as well as sending you reminders for your scheduled collections we can keep you up-to-date with any changes.

Find out more about bin collections during the coronavirus pandemic
Household waste and recycling centres are open for essential visits during the current coronavirus restrictions.

Missed brown bin collections on Friday 4 December

Brown bin collections missed in Malton Ave, Sawley Ave, Ripon Ave, Ripon Close, Selby Ave, Abingdon Ave, Abingdon Close, Parr Lane, Wavell Drive, Alexander Drive, Parr Fold, Gort Close and Harris Drive will be emptied on Monday 7 December.

Please put your bin out by 7am on Monday. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Thank you for recycling

Thanks to everyone's efforts recycling is on the up in Bury. This is great news because when you recycle more:

we spend less on waste disposal;
receive more money for the recycling you put in your recycling bins;
you save money that helps to protect other public services.

We thank you for giving recycling a boost in 2017. Please keep up the your good work.

2018 recycling rates

This year's monthly average recycling rates are:

July 2018 - 60.4%
June 2018 - 61.3%
May 2018 - 62.9%
April 2018 - 58.4%
March 2018 - 51.3%
February 2018 - 52.8%
January 2018 - 53.5%

2017 recycling rates

Last year's annual recycling rate was 57.2%.

Last year's monthly average recycling rates were as follows.

September 2017 - 58.9%
August 2017 - 59.0%
July 2017 - 61.6%
June 2017 - 61.6%
May 2017 - 62.1%
April 2017 - 58.0%
March 2017 - 56.2%
February 2017 - 52.0%
January 2017 - 55.5%

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