Following the latest government guidance on COVID-19 and in light of the rapidly moving situation, the Council has taken the difficult decision to close all 14 of the Council's Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) from 5pm on Wednesday 25 March 2020 until further notice.
The Government has been clear under which very limited circumstances individuals are permitted to ,leave their home. The HWRC sites do not fall within these categories, and keeping the sites open is encouraging residents to continue to leave their homes and visit the sites.
Please continue to use existing District Council local kerbside waste collection services. Some of our District Council partners have taken the decision to temporarily withdraw their garden waste collections, therefore please keep your garden waste for now. In the meantime, you can:
In addition, please keep additional waste to a minimum - avoid any home projects that will generate waste such as clearing out your garage or shed, and store all your waste at home until the Government restrictions are lifted.
We thank you for your cooperation, support and understanding in these unprecedented times.
There are 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) in Cumbria where you can dispose of your recyclables and household waste. Use the search below to find your nearest recycling centre and find out which materials are accepted.
(For your safety, the HWRCs may be closed for short periods of time while skip exchange takes place).
Some sites may open late or close early during the winter months for health and safety reasons.
Trade waste is not accepted at Household Waste Recycling Centres - only certain vehicles are permitted to use these sites subject to a waste permit scheme
We are offering compost bins for sale from as little as £ 7 with £ 5.99 for delivery. For more information about home composting and the discounted compost bins available visit recycleforcumbria.org