Resource Cumbria : Recycling in Cumbria : Household Waste Recycling Centres : Bousteads Grassing, Carlisle

Scrap metal
Wood
Garden
Fridges and other white goods (freezers, ovens, washing machines etc)
Oil
Hardcore and rubble
Gas bottles
Small appliances (hairdryers, microwaves, irons etc)
Foil
Cans and tins
Newspaper & magazines
Cardboard
Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green)
Plastic
Clothing / shoes
Small household batteries
Car batteries
TVs and monitors
Fluorescent tubes/energy saving light bulbs
Tyres
Books
Paint
Plasterboard and gypsum (please telephone in advance to confirm that there is enough space for these items)
Chemicals ie weedkiller (this must be reported to an attendant when brought on site)
Asbestos(please telephone in advance to confirm that there is enough space for your asbestos waste)
General household waste

Trade waste is not accepted.

There is a permit scheme in operation at Bousteads Grassing recycling centre. This means that if you want to bring your household rubbish using a van or a twin axle trailer (up to 3m long) you will require a permit to do so. For further information on the permit scheme please visit Cumbria County Council's website. (external link)

If the material you wish to recycle is not present on the list above or accepted at any of the county's other recycling centres please check the A to Z section to see how else you can reuse or recycle it.

The Environment Agency (external link) is responsible for regulating the handling and disposal of hazardous and special waste and will provide information and advice as required. They can be contacted on 08708 506 506 Mon-Fri, 8am - 6pm.