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Real Christmas trees can be collected and composted instead of going to landfill
Did you know over six million trees were bought last Christmas in the UK, most of which were thrown out after December, creating over 9,000 tonnes of additional rubbish - that's the equivalent weight of 15,000 small cars! So recycle your real Christmas tree so that we can compost it!
Last updated: 5th January 2009
Have you got the bottle?
Bolton residents have embraced recycling and are helping to ensure that millions of cans, bottles, jars, paper and cardboard are recycled each fortnight. Although the majority of what’s being recycled is correct there is some contamination appearing in the burgundy bin and green box...
Last updated: 5th January 2009
How will my collections be affected at Christmas and New Year 2008/09?
See if your collection day will be affected...
Last updated: 26th November 2008
Don’t be scared of the ‘waste monster’ this Halloween...
...have a Green Halloween by using these simple tips..
Last updated: 31st October 2008
GMWDA RAISES THE BAR FOR RECYCLING
Last updated: 15th September 2008
Recycle your way through summer
From barbeques and garden parties to sunbathing and relaxing everyone is doing it.
Last updated: 12th August 2008