Major changes to recycling announced in Greater Manchester
It means people can now recycle household plastics like pots, tubs and trays at home
Major changes have been announced to recycling in parts of Greater Manchester, meaning residents ca now throw away more items.
People in nine boroughs can now recycle household plastics like pots, tubs and trays at home.
Previously, only plastic bottles could be recycled.
The move affects homes in Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford.
Councillor Tom Ross, Portfolio Lead for Waste and Recycling, said: “Signing the biggest waste management contract in Europe with SUEZ has given us the stability and confidence to invest in our recycling facilities.
"We’re already in the top five authorities in the UK for recycling rates and this will help us to continue leading the way.
“With the Government’s Simpler Recycling Policy on the horizon, we have taken swift action to prepare for the coming changes, to ensure we’ll be compliant when the new rules come in.
“These upgrades will keep up our momentum on recycling, giving us time to build our new, cutting-edge materials recovery centre in Manchester while supporting residents to recycle more easily.”