14 Feb, 2023
Written By: Josh Morris

Bin Collection, Waste Management and Rubbish Removal in Oldham

Introduction

Also known as Prosciutto or Parma Ham to the cultured. 

Home to Saddleworth Moors and Dovestones Resevoir, the borough of Oldham has a lovely mix of old industrial history and stunning countryside. At the height of the Industrial Revolution, Oldham spun and produced more Cotton than Germany and France combined. Winston Churchill also began his political career in Oldham and we all know what he went on to do. 

 

We cover Oldham map. White map on a green background of the borough of Oldham council operating area. We cover the postcodes OL1, OL2, OL3, OL4, OL8, OL9, M35.

Areas & Postcodes We Cover

Postcodes we Operate in 

OL1, OL2, OL3, OL4, OL8, OL9, M35 

 Areas We Cover

Chadderton, Moorside, Waterhead, Medlock Vale, Alexandra, Clough, Failsworth, Diggle, Lees, Hollinwood, Werneth, Royton, Springhead, Featherstall, Crompton, Heyside, Saddleworth, Greenacres, Denshaw, Coldhurst and Shaw. 

What day is the Bin Collection in my area?


 The bin collection dates in your area will differ depending on where you live. We do have set days that we attend each postcode area, to make sure that we keep fuel emissions as low as possible.

If you just can't contain your excitement about when we will be collecting from your postcode & your bin is about to burst with anticipation (and rubbish), we do have a handy postcode checking tool on our website here.  

To find out when the council collection is you can head to Oldham Council's Website

 

 

Bin colours and collection frequencies in Oldham. General Waste is a Grey 240 litre bin size that is collected once every 3 weeks. Dry mixed recycling is a Brown 240 litre bin that is collected once every 3 weeks. Cardboard and Paper is a Blue 240 litre bin that is collected once every 3 weeks and the Food and garden waste bin is a Green 240 litre bin that is emptied fortnightly.

What colour are the waste and recycling bins in Oldham?

Grey - General Waste.

Brown - Dry Mixed Recycling 

Green -  Food & Garden

Blue - Cardboard & Paper 

 

Missed your Bin Collection? If that makes you upset like this woman and if you can't wait until the next collection then contact Busy Bins for a one off emergency collection.

Have you missed your wheelie bin collection day? Missed bin collections in Oldham

The pain and agony. You didn't spot the council email to tell you when they are coming, or, even worse you get the dreaded message to say that due to issues they were unable to collect your bin today. 

It is not just the council that messes up sometimes. It is you too! (Not the Irish band) You will be sleeping in the dog house tonight when the partner finds out you forgot to put the bin out this week. You had 1 job!

Well...Don't panic, deep breaths, allow us to take your rubbish stresses away! No matter the amount of waste.

 

Wrong stuff in the wrong bin? Council won't empty your contaminated bins? General waste in the recycling bins? If you need a fresh start to get your bins emptied for any reason then get in touch with Busy Bins.

Do you have the wrong waste in the wrong bins?

Local City Councils can be quite strict when it comes to having the wrong waste in the wrong bin. With most  refusing to empty. Unlike them, we get it. You are in a rush, it is pitch black at 5pm in the middle of summer, and freezing cold. You haven't got time to check.

It may not even be your fault! Your bins could have been contaminated from the previous homeowners or you might be a landlord who had tenants that threw any old thing in them when moving out. Don't worry, we will never point fingers & never judge!

We understand that it can be difficult to ensure that the right waste ends up in the right bin. This is why we will happily come and dispose of the household waste that has found its way into the wrong bin. 

This helps to keep your house tidy and stop you stressing about what else will be left behind when the binmen come again.

 

Why Choose Busy Bins? 1. Fully Accredited and Licensed. 2. No Lock-in Contract. 3. Easy to Book - Online or Phone. 4. Bin put back tidily when empty. 5. Money back guarantee. 6. One Off Collections available. 7. No Extra Bin Required. 8. Bin Day Stays the Same. 9. Run by Local People.

Why choose Busy Bins? 

We are a family run, fully licenced waste business that pride ourselves on our service, as well as trying to responsibly impact the environment.

Here are a few reasons why you should consider BusyBins for your household waste disposal in Manchester:

  • No extra bin required: Just us, you and your bins. 
  • Fully Accredited & Licensed: Peace of mind that your rubbish is collected by a fully licenced waste company. 
  • Bin day stays the same as your council collection day: The council may forget which day it is, but we won't!
  • Environmentally Active: We try and adopt as much eco-friendly practices as possible, such as:  Being in a certain area once/twice a week to help reduce our CO2 emissions & making sure all waste collected is taken to a waste to energy centre and divert it away from landfill unlike some other companies. 
  • Bin put back tidily when emptied: No searching 4 streets down to see where your bin has wandered off to again.
  • One Off Collections available: No matter what the occasion, we will come and collect your waste as a one off or as part of a subscription.
  • Easy to contact or book: You can do it 24/7 online at www.busybins.co.uk or give us a call on 0161 766 3330. 

 

 

When to Use Busy Bins? 1. When you have an overflowing Bin. 2. When you have the wrong stuff in the wrong bin. 3. If you're a large family with pets. 4. If you produce extra waste when moving home.  If you've missed a council collection and can't wait. 6. If you produce excess waste from parties. 7. If you produce excess waste when spring cleaning. 8. If you don't want bad smells and flies when out in the garden. 9. For that excess waste produced at Christmas.

When to use Busy Bins? 

Overflowing bins: Bins fit to burst? Don't worry, slam that lid down and give us a call.

Wrong stuff in the wrong bin: Plastic in the Paper? Cardboard in the Food? All in a days work for us.

Waste from moving home: Whether it is from a previous tenant or you just want a clearance before you go to your next home. Moving home can be stressful, so let us take the stress of your waste away. 

Missed council collection: No more waiting 3 weeks for the council to come calling again. 

Large family with pets: They smell, they dribble all over you....and that is just your partner. Get rid of the smells of Nappies, Animal Waste & your partner (We won't collect your partner)

Excess Waste from Parties: You party animal! The last thing you need the next morning is a sore head & a full bin!

Spring Cleaning: You may be having a spruce up, or, a full clean...let us tick another job off your list

Christmas Waste: Santa's been again, along with 30 cardboard boxes that they never come back to collect, we are starting to wonder if they really exist.

 

Busy Bins: How it Works. 1. Choose which of our services you require: ongoing or one-off. 2. Sign up on our website, or contact us on 0161 766 3330. 3. It's easy: Your bin collection day stays the same. 4. We'll empty your bin into one of our refuse collection vehicles. 5. We tidily place your bin back where we found it. 6. Your waste is taken away, processed, and turned into electricity. 7. The ongoing service continues for as long as you wish, or you can just have a one-off collection.

How it works?

It's simple. Head to our website www.busybins.co.uk where you can choose a bin collection service that is right for you. Our options are:

One off Bin Collection: Easy enough. We empty your bin or for a one time fee. 

Subscription: 3 weeks is always far too long to wait until your next bin collection. This is why we offer refuse collection on the weeks the council won't come. 

Remember! Your bin collection days will always stay the same as your council collection days!

We'll then empty your bin into our Clean, Green Waste Collection Machine (Bin Wagon to you and me) and just like a snooker referee we'll tidily place your bin back where we found it. 

Your waste will then take a journey around Manchester before being taken to a waste energy plant ready for processing. 

 

Busy Bins; Our Services. We offer Household Bin Collections, Business Waste Collections, Junk Removal Services and Skip Hire Services.

Waste management Services Oldham (Our Services) 

We don't just empty bins, oh no! We also provide the following services to our customers around Manchester & surrounding areas.

Junk Removal: Bulky waste collection. Whether it's a: Sofa, Chair, Oven, Table, Washing Machine, or, multiple items to be taken. You name it, we remove it.

Skip Hire: 4 yard (Holds around 40 bin bags), 8 yard (80 Bin Bags) or 12 yard skips (120 Bin Bags) available to rent for 7 days. 

Business Waste Bins: Variety of sizes available ranging from: 240L all the way to 1100L. So you never have to get embarrassed about the size of your waste.

 

Busy Bins: What our customers say. A Review from Joanne Davies. Fantastic services! Really handy for the one-off collections. I've had a skip, extra monthly bin collection, and a one-off collection. Never been let down, and get an email to confirm it's been done!

Reviews for our Waste Collection Service in Oldham

We are so grateful to our customers for taking the time to review us and we are thrilled that they are so pleased with our service. We really appreciate all the feedback and it's clear that our hard work is paying off!

We continue to strive towards providing the best quality service we can, so that every customer leaves satisfied. We are incredibly proud to announce that we have gathered over 800 verified customer 5 star reviews for our service in and around the Manchester area. So , don't just take our words for it, take over 800 words for it!

 

Busy Bins: A list of waste we cannot take. No paint or solvents. Not Hot Ashes or coals. No loose liquids or oils. No flammable materials. No Lithium or Car Batteries. No Clinical or Medical Waste. No Corrosive liquids or acids. No Hazardous or Toxic Materials. No Construction Materials like soil, bricks, rubble, sand, plaster, ceramics, stone, cement or concrete.

We will not empty bins that contain the following...

We will empty most bins with a smile on our face, but even we have to put our foot down sometimes!

We will not collect bins that contain the following: 

  • Paints/Solvents
  • Clinical/Medical Waste
  • Construction Materials: Soil, Bricks, Cement/Concrete, Stone
  • Hazardous/Toxic Materials 
  • Hot Ashes/Coals
  • Loose Liquids/Oils
  • Corrosive Liquids/Acids
  • Lithium/Car Batteries
  • Flammable Materials.

If there is something not on the list that you would like to discuss, feel free to give us a call. 

 

Busy Bins: Frequently Asked Questions, Waste Management FAQs.

Rubbish Removal FAQ's

Questions you have. Answers we give.

Some of our most frequently asked questions can be found below:

What can I put into the bin? 

Generally anything other than the following.
We cannot collect bricks, rubble, plaster, plasterboard, ceramic, sand, stone, gravel, asbestos, sharps, chemical waste, medical waste (nappies are fine), paint, solvents, corrosive acids, toxic material, large electrical items, oil, or large quantities of liquid & please also ensure that no hot or combustible material is placed in the bin which may cause a fire. (Ashes, Lithium Batteries, Coals etc).

How do I pay? Can i pay by cash? 

Payment can be made 24/7 online at www.busybins.co.uk or over the phone on 0161 766 3330 (Monday – Friday 8.30am until 5pm). Payment is made by card. We accept Visa, Mastercard & American Express. We don’t take cash payments.

 

For all the answers your bin desires, these can be found at: www.busybins.co.uk/household-bins/faqs 

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