Changes to waste and recycling collections in the former Allerdale area will start from next Monday (26 May).
In advance of the change to fortnightly waste collections, Cumberland Council started delivering replacement 180 litre bins last week. Since opening up the chance to get a replacement bin, the council has received more than 10,500 requests.
Due to the large number of requests, they are advising residents that don’t get their new bin before next week to carry on using their existing bin and are encouraging them to recycle as much as they can. If they can’t fit all their waste into their bin, residents can put out up to two bags of excess waste.
Residents that have provided an email address when requesting a replacement bin, will be contacted a day or a few days before the delivery.
Residents are also being urged to check their updated collection dates at www.cumberland.gov.uk/waste/binday as for around half of all Allerdale households their waste collection will be the week after. A small number of residents may see changes to their usual collection days.
Following feedback, the council is in the process of creating some new printable calendars. These will soon be available to download from the council’s website.
Householders may also be eligible for an even larger or extra bin if they have a large household, young children in nappies or your household produces extra waste due to medical needs. www.cumberland.gov.uk/waste/largerbin
Cardboard/paper collections will increase from monthly to fortnightly from late September 2025.
The council has reviewed their collection service, and the changes provide a more efficient service and make recycling easier. New consistent approaches to missed collections and other standards are also now in place. They can be viewed on the council’s website.
For updates on the new refuse and recycling service, visit www.cumberland.gov.uk/wastechanges