Apply for a larger or extra bin for your household needs
You can apply for a bigger or extra bin if you have a large household, young children in nappies or your household produces extra waste due to medical needs.
Find out if you qualify
We can provide a standard 180 litre bin to all households. To apply for a larger or extra bin, your household must have:
- five or more people permanently living there
- four or more people permanently living there, including one child (0 to 3 years) in full-time disposable nappies
- three or more people permanently living there, including two or more children (0 to 3 years) in full-time disposable nappies
- someone permanently living there with a diagnosed health condition resulting in more medical waste (a medical note is required)
You must have proof of each person permanently living in the household.
The size of the bin/s you get will be determined by your situation. You may be entitled to a bin capacity of:
- 240 litres
- 360 litres
This could be one larger bin or two bins.
An online form will be available soon. In the meantime, please contact us.
Request a bin swap in Allerdale
If you currently have a small (120 or 140 litre) bin you can request to swap to a larger (180 litre bin) as part of the upcoming waste changes in Allerdale.
You will be able to request a bin swap online from 1 April 2025.
Contact us
We are happy to offer advice and support if needed.
Contact our customer service team on 0300 373 3730.