WOOD, rubble and scrap metal will now be accepted at the household waste recycling centre in Radcliffe from Saturday.

General waste and garden waste can also be taken to the Cemetery Road location as more sites and containers are gradually re-opened across Greater Manchester.

Social distancing measures will remain in place, and visitors must attend on the days set aside depending on whether their car registration plate is an odd or even number.

Restrictions were introduced in April at recycling centres to protect residents and staff during the coronavirus pandemic and encourage people to stay at home during the lockdown and reduce social contact.

Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment at Bury Council, said: “So far the people of Bury have acted very responsibly and there have been few problems reported at the recycling centres, which is why they can now take extra household waste in a safe manner as we gradually come out from lockdown.

“But we have not returned to normal yet, and restrictions are still in place in the meantime. Visitors should continue to follow the rules on when to go and what to take.”

For further details, visit recycleforgreatermanchester.com/recycling-centres-tips-opening-times.