With just over a month to go until fortnightly waste collections start in the former Allerdale area, Cumberland Council is reminding residents of some key dates.
Waste collection arrangements in the former Allerdale area will change from week commencing 26 May.
Cumberland Council is reminding residents to check their collection dates from early May at www.cumberland.gov.uk/wastechanges
Due to the changes that are taking place over the coming months, the council is unable to provide an annual calendar and is asking residents to continue to check their website for collection information as some collections dates may change for a small number of residents.
Up until Thursday 8 May 2025, residents can request a replacement 180 litre bin if they currently have a 120 or 140 litre bin. They can apply online at www.cumberland.gov.uk/wastechanges or by contacting Cumberland Council’s Customer Services team online or by calling 0300 373 3730.
As part of the bin request process, residents will be asked to provide an email address. If this is provided, the council will contact them to confirm the delivery date, closer to the time.
Householders may also be eligible for an even larger or extra bin if they have a large household, young children in nappies or your household produces extra waste due to medical needs. Find out if you qualify online.
Cardboard/paper collections will increase from monthly to fortnightly from September 2025.
The council has reviewed their collection service, and the changes provide a more efficient service.
For updates on the new refuse and recycling service, visit www.cumberland.gov.uk/wastechanges
All householders in the Cumberland area with garden waste bins continue to have one bin emptied every fortnight, between March and November
There is now a yearly charge of £40 per additional garden waste bin that residents request to be emptied. This is consistent with the approach in the former Copeland area. Cumberland residents who want additional garden waste collections are urged to sign up soon as new collection arrangements are now in place.
Residents can make a payment for extra garden waste bin collections at www.cumberland.gov.uk/wastechanges or by contacting Cumberland Council’s customer services team.
Collections are fortnightly between March and November each year.
Residents can sign up to a maximum of three additional garden bin collections per fortnight, per household.
Stickers will be supplied for the additional bins once the payment has been processed. Residents are being advised to place the sticker on the back of the bin and when putting out for collection, put the bin handle side to the road/pavement -this will help the collection crew and ensure that stickers are visible.