Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA)
The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority was one of six statutory authorities created under the Local Government Act 1985 to carry out the waste management functions and duties of the Metropolitan County Councils after their abolition in 1986.
The areas covered by the Authority comprise the Districts of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. Wigan is a statutory waste disposal authority in its own right and is represented on the Authority for administrative purposes.
The GMWDA serves approximately 958,000 households and a resident population of over 2.18 million (2001 census).
Important: Please note that the phone numbers at the GMWDA have changed. The new GMWDA office number is now 0161 770 1700. For the direct dial numbers for GMWDA members of staff, please visit the location and staffing page on our website.