Bad weather, road works, parked vehicles, and a range of other operational issues can sometimes mean we are unable to empty bins. If you sign-up for bin alerts we can send you email reminders and updates for all your collections.
You do not need to report a missed bin collection if:
- your bin is not full and you can manage until your next collection
- the bins in your street or part of your street have not been emptied (please check the advice below).
Advice for missed collections
- Please leave missed bins out for collection. We will empty them as soon as we can.
Missed collections on Thursday 28 March
Grey bins
- Elton: Part of Goodlad Street
Green bins
- Whitefield: Battersby Street, part of Bridge Hall Drive, part of Broad Oak Lane, Cuckoo Lane, Greengate Close, Martin Street, part of Rochdale Old Road
- Bury: Due to road works - Greywood Avenue, part of Hazel Avenue, Spruce Avenue
- Tottington and Greenmount: Rural properties in the north of the borough
Blue bins
- Bury: Due to lack of access - Part of Newbold Street, Belle Vue Terrace, part of Maudsley Street, part of Robert Street and part of Wood Street
Missed collections on Wednesday 27 March
- Grey bins in Radcliffe: Part of Cross Lane, Halstead Close, Holland Court, part of Holland Street, part of North Street
- Green bins in Tottington and Greenmount: Rural properties in the north of the borough
When to report a missed bin
- Wait until after 5pm on your collection day and report it to us before 1pm the following day.
Do not report a missed collection if your bin:
- wasn't at the kerbside or your collection point by 7am
- is too full and the lid is not fully closed
- has incorrect items within it (check our bins information).
What happens after reporting a missed bin
- For a missed blue, green or grey bin collection we will post official bags for you to use until your next scheduled collection
- For a missed brown bin collection we will return within 5 working days
- For a missed assisted bin collection we will return within 3 working days.