Important changes are coming into effect at all Household Waste Recycling Centres (tips) in Greater Manchester from February.

In summary:

• Trade waste is not permitted at any of the sites, they are for household waste only for residents living in any of the nine boroughs of Greater Manchester (excluding Wigan).

• From February 2020, visitors to the HWRCs will be monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) across all 20 sites – cars will be restricted to 52 visits a year.

Key messages for Traders

• HWRCs are for the use of Greater Manchester residents only (excluding Wigan)
• As a trader you have a responsibility to dispose of your waste either by taking it to a licenced trade waste facility with a weighbridge where you will be charged, or by setting up a commercial waste collection service which is chargeable or by paying for a skip.
• This applies to all traders and businesses no matter how small. 
• If you carry out commercial work for a householder, you must remove the waste you produce and include the charge for waste disposal in the job and pay for disposal at a suitable permitted facility, not via the HWRCs.

Key Messages for Residents 

• HWRCs are free to use for Greater Manchester residents, delivering domestic waste, only (excluding Wigan)
• For the majority of householders who visit in a standard car, you will have 52 visits per year.  
• Separate your waste before you visit to make it easier to recycle. This helps to keep costs down and operate the site more efficiently maintaining the service for all residents.
• You can recycle approximately 40 different types of waste items at the HWRCs including electrical items, batteries, wood, lightbulbs, clothes, cardboard etc.
• If you are recycling rubble, you will only be allowed to bring 5 bags (900mm x 600mm) per visit.

Information leaflet for Residents

Information leaflet for Traders

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