Westmorland and Furness Council Bin Collection Dates
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About bin collections in Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council was formed in April 2023 by merging the former districts of South Lakeland, Eden and Barrow-in-Furness. The council covers a large area of the Lake District and surrounding towns including Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Ulverston, Windermere, Penrith, Appleby and Grange-over-Sands. Collections are managed directly by the council. Full service information is at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Collection arrangements vary across the area because the council was formed from three former districts. Most properties receive recycling fortnightly (blue bin) and general waste fortnightly on the alternate week. Garden waste and food waste are available in some areas — always check your postcode to confirm exactly which services apply. Bins must be out by 7am.
Report missed collections at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or by calling 0300 373 3730. HWRCs across the area — see westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk for locations and opening hours. Bank holiday collection changes are published at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Popular postcodes in Westmorland and Furness Council
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LA7Milnthorpe & Arnside
LA9Kendal
LA12Ulverston
LA14Barrow-in-Furness
LA22Ambleside & Windermere
CA16Appleby
CA17Kirkby Stephen
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Frequently asked questions — Westmorland and Furness Council bin collections
Westmorland and Furness Council collects the following bin types: Recycling, General Waste, Garden Waste, Food Waste. Collection frequency: Recycling and general waste collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Garden waste and food waste collections available in some areas..
Blue bin (recycling). Accepts: Paper, card, glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles, tubs and trays, food tins and drink cans. Clean, dry and loose — no bags. Collected fortnightly.
Grey bin (general waste). Accepts: Non-recyclable household waste — anything that cannot go in the blue recycling bin. Collected fortnightly on alternate weeks to recycling.
Green bin (garden waste). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings, prunings, plants and weeds. Available in some areas — check your schedule. Collected fortnightly.
Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste. Available in some areas — check your schedule. Collected weekly.
Report missed collections at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or by calling 0300 373 3730. Bins must be out by 7am.
Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
HWRCs across the Westmorland and Furness area. See westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk for locations and opening hours.
Collection frequency in Westmorland and Furness Council: Recycling and general waste collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Garden waste and food waste collections available in some areas.. Exact dates vary by address — enter your postcode on this page to see your personal bin day schedule.
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