Resource Cumbria : Recycling in Cumbria : Household Waste Recycling Centres : Flusco, Penrith

Scrap metal
Wood
Garden
Fridges and other white goods (freezers, washing machines, ovens etc)
Oil
Foil
Cans and tins
Newspaper & magazines
Glass bottles and jars (clear, brown, green)
Car batteries
Cardboard
Hardcore & rubble/soil
Small appliances ( hairdryers, irons, microwaves etc)
Small household batteries
Gas bottles
Plastics
Books/DVDs
Shoes
Cartons/tetra packs
Textiles
TVs and monitors
Tyres
Fluorescent tubes/energy saving lightbulbs
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)
Paint
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 Penrith 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.