Recycling

Find a household waste recycling centre

There are a number of household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) across Cumbria. They take a range of items for recycling, household waste and some hazardous waste.

Household Waste Recycling Centre visitor rules

We have rules and processes in place at our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) to make sure that everyone is safe and the right waste is disposed of.

Apply for a permit to bring waste to a Household Waste Recycling Centre

If you want use a large vehicle to bring household waste to a centre or you're a pedestrian carrying waste - you will need to get a permit.

Recycling banks

These smaller recycling banks are provided for domestic recycling.

Bulky items collection

How to arrange a collection including what items we will collect and the cost.

Reduce and reuse household waste

Recycle for Cumbria offers advice on how to reduce and reuse your household waste. Advice on reusing food waste and buying discounted compost bins.

What goes in which bin?

What waste goes in which bin.

Waste treatment in Cumberland

How the three district council areas, Allerdale, Carlisle and Copeland treat waste in Cumberland.

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