What we can and can't collect
What we can collect:
- leaves
- hedge cuttings
- dead flowers
- weeds
- prunings
- grass cuttings
- Christmas trees- remove all decorations and ensure they are cut small enough to fit into the bin with the lid closed
- twigs and small branches
You should consider composting your peelings in a compost bin.
What we do not collect:
- soil, stones or rubble
- food waste - including any fruit and vegetables
- glass and metal
- plastic, paper or card
- dog waste and cat litter
- nappies
- general household waste
- plant pots
- animal faeces and bedding
Preparing your garden waste for collection
Shake as much soil off as possible. If the bin is too heavy it may break and end up in the back of the lorry.
Don't bag up the waste. Any plastic will contaminate it.
You should:
- make sure the bin lid is closed
- not compact the bin
- make sure the bin is not heavy
- shake off as much soil as possible
- not bag your waste - any plastic will contaminate it
Garden waste collection changes (all areas of Cumberland)
From March to November, we collect one garden waste bin every 2 weeks.
Extra bins cost £40 each per year. You can subscribe for 2026 extra collections from week commencing 26 January.
You can also take garden waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre or compost at home.
For more information about buying a composter or food digester, visit the Get Composting website.