We are making our waste and recycling collections fairer and more efficient. We are also making it easier for you to recycle.
Changes to waste and recycling collections in your area
There may be some changes to your collection dates from late September 2025, please check this page for updated collection dates nearer the time.
Use the waste calendar to select the address you would like to view collection information for. You can also download and print your bin calendar for June to September 2025.
Check your waste and recycling collection dates
Allerdale area
We want to make it easier for you to recycle and also make sure our services are consistent. Changes to your waste and recycling collections are:
- your waste collection has changed from every week to every two weeks
- please check your updated collections
- your glass, cans, tins and plastics recycling remains the same and continues to be collected every two weeks
- your cardboard and paper recycling continues to be collected every four weeks but will increase to every two weeks from late September
- if you are using refuse sacks you can pick up a seagull proof sack from Allerdale House, Workington to keep your waste secure
Replacement 180 litre bins (Allerdale)
We are continuing to deliver replacement 180 litre bins. If you have provided an email address when requesting a replacement bin, you will be contacted a day or a few days before the delivery.
If you haven't got your replacement bin yet, please carry on using your existing bin and recycle as much as you can. If you can’t fit all your waste into your 120 litre bin, you can put out up to two bags of excess waste.
Carlisle area
From May 2026, we will be making some changes to recycling collections:
- most properties will be provided with wheeled bins for recycling
- one bin for paper and cardboard
- one bin for glass, cans and plastics
Your waste bins and recycling collections will continue to be every two weeks.
There will be some streets that will remain on the current box and bag scheme.
Copeland area
Your waste and recycling collections will remain the same.
If you are using refuse sacks you can pick up a seagull proof sack from Market Hall, Whitehaven to keep your waste secure.
Garden waste collection changes (all areas of Cumberland)
If you have a garden waste bin, you get one bin collected every fortnight as normal but any additional bin has a yearly £40 collection charge.
Subscribe for extra garden waste bin collection
Collections are every two weeks between March and November.
You can also dispose of garden waste at Household Waste Recycling Centres or choose to home compost your garden and food waste. Buy composter and food digesters.