You can take your household recycling to any Household Waste Recycling Centre or recycle point. Recycle points are often conveniently found at places that people tend to be visiting anyway (e.g. supermarkets and leisure centres). Follow the link to find out more about.
Or contact your relevant District Council:
Allerdale - 01900 607915, recycling@allerdale.gov.uk
Barrow - 01229 894950, recycling@barrowbc.gov.uk
Carlisle - 0845 050 2008, recycling@carlisle.gov.uk
Copeland - 01946 852585, info@copelandbc.gov.uk
Eden - 01768 817817, recycling@eden.gov.uk
South Lakeland - 01539 733333, recycling@southlakeland.gov.uk
Where is my nearest Household Waste Recycling Centre?
There are 14 Household Waste Recycling Centres located throughout the County. These centres are large enough for you to drive into the site to deposit your recycling and household waste. Follow the link to view the locations of all of the recycling centres in Cumbria.
You can also call the recycling helpline on 0845 055 1118, email info@recycleforcumbria.org or write to Cumbria County Council Waste Management, Barras Lane, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NY.
What are the opening times of the Household Waste Recycling Centres?
Follow the link to view the locations of all of the recycling centres in Cumbria click on the appropriate centre for details of what can be recycled there and opening hours.
You can also call the recycling helpline on 0845 055 1118, email info@recycleforcumbria.org or write to Cumbria County Council Waste Management, Barras Lane, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NY.
What can I take to a Household Waste Recycling Centre?
Follow the link to view the locations of all of the recycling centres in Cumbria click on the appropriate centre for details of what can be recycled there and opening hours.
You can also call the recycling helpline on 0845 055 1118, email info@recycleforcumbria.org or write to Cumbria County Council Waste Management, Barras Lane, Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NY.
What should I do if I want to visit a recycling centre using a van, pickup, flatbed or with a twin axle trailer (up to 3 meters long)?
You will need to obtain a permit prior to visiting the recycling centre. Follow the link for more information on the Household Waste Recycling Centre permit scheme.
Is trade waste accepted at any Household Waste Recycling Centres?
No, Household Waste Recycling Centres are provided for householders to deposit and recycle household rubbish only. Traders must seek alternative disposal for their waste.
