Apply for a larger or extra bin for your household needs
You can apply for a bigger or extra bin if you have a large household, young children in nappies or your household produces extra waste due to medical needs.
Find out if you qualify
We can provide a standard 180 litre bin to all households. To apply for a larger or extra bin, your household must have:
- five or more people permanently living there
- four or more people permanently living there, including one child (0 to 3 years) in full-time disposable nappies
- three or more people permanently living there, including two or more children (0 to 3 years) in full-time disposable nappies
- someone permanently living there with a diagnosed health condition resulting in more medical waste (a medical note is required)
You must have proof of each person permanently living in the household.
The size of the bin/s you get will be determined by your situation. You may be entitled to a bin capacity of:
- 240 litres
- 360 litres
This could be one larger bin or two bins.
An online form will be available soon. In the meantime, please contact us.
Request a bin swap in Allerdale
If you currently have a small (120 or 140 litre) bin you can request to swap to a larger (180 litre bin) as part of the upcoming waste changes in Allerdale.
Contact us
We are happy to offer advice and support if needed.
Contact our customer service team on 0300 373 3730.