See the location of Barrow HWRC on a map

Opening hours: 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week

Materials that are accepted at the site at Project Furness include:

Scrap metal

Wood

Garden

Hardcore and rubble/soil

Small appliances (hairdryers, irons, microwaves etc)

Books/DVD/Bric-a-Brac

Fluorescent tubes/energy saving light bulbs

Batteries household

Clothing/shoes

Oil

Fridges and other white goods (freezers, ovens, washing machines)

Gas bottles

Cardboard

Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green)

Shoes

Car batteries

TVs and monitors

Gypsum

Tyres

Chemicals ie weedkiller (this must be reported to an attendant when brought on site)

Asbestos (please telephone in advance to confirm that there is enough space for your asbestos waste)

General household waste 

The Environment Agency is responsible for regulating the handling and disposal of hazardous and special waste and will provide information and advice.

Environment Agency, Ghyll Mount, Gillan Way, Penrith 40, Penrith, CA11 9BP  (external link)