From March 2026, around 2,000 households in Carlisle will have their general waste collected fortnightly using 180 litre wheeled bins rather than seagull-proof sacks.
Although the majority of households in the Cumberland area already have bins for their general waste, a small percentage have seagull-proof sack collections.
Wheeled bins are already used for general waste by most households in Carlisle and in other areas of Cumberland Council.
Around 1,000 properties will remain on seagull-proof sack collections due to access issues or if householders have no room to store a bin. They will also have their general waste collected every two weeks but have been given the opportunity to request an additional sack.
Waste and recycling support and advice roadshows have been organised in early January for anyone who has any waste queries or would like advice on how to reduce their waste.
Events will be held on the following dates, in these locations:
- Monday 5 January, 10.30am - 7.30pm: The Parlour, Wigton Road Methodist Church Carlisle, CA2 7BJ.
- Wednesday 7 January, 10.30am - 5pm: Brampton Community Centre, Union Lane, Brampton, CA8 1BX.
- Thursday 8 January, 8.30am - 1.30pm: Greystone Community Centre, Close Street, Carlisle, CA1 2HA.
- Monday 12 January, 9am - 3.30pm: Denton Holme Community Centre, 1 Morley Street, Carlisle, CA2 5HQ.
Residents are advised to check their online waste and recycling calendars at www.cumberland.gov.uk/waste/binday
The expansion of the wheeled bins is part of the council’s plans to provide a more efficient and improved service.
Wheeled bins for recycling for the majority of households in Carlisle will take place in the summer of 2026. Some properties will remain on the current box and bag scheme due to access.
For updates on the new refuse and recycling service, visit www.cumberland.gov.uk/wastechanges