Bin Collection in LA9 7HH

Kendal, Westmorland and Furness Council

Live data from www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk · Updated 14 August 2026

LA9 7HH is in Kendal, served by Westmorland and Furness Council.

The following bin types are collected in this area:

Recycling General Waste Garden Waste Food Waste

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Bin collection 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.

Frequently asked questions

When are bins collected in LA9 7HH?

Westmorland and Furness Council collects Recycling, General Waste, Garden Waste, Food Waste. Frequency: Recycling and general waste collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Garden waste and food waste collections available in some areas.. For your exact next collection date, select your address above.

Which council collects bins in LA9 7HH?

Bin collections in LA9 7HH are managed by Westmorland and Furness Council. Westmorland and Furness Council is responsible for household waste collection, recycling, and garden waste services across the area.

What bin colours are used in Westmorland and Furness Council?

Westmorland and Furness Council uses the following bins — Recycling: Blue bin (recycling); General Waste: Grey bin (general waste); Garden Waste: Green bin (garden waste); Food Waste: Food caddy.

How do I report a missed bin collection in Westmorland and Furness Council?

Report missed collections at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk or by calling 0300 373 3730. Bins must be out by 7am.

What can I put in the Recycling bin in Westmorland and Furness Council?

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.

What can I put in the General Waste bin in Westmorland and Furness Council?

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.

What can I put in the Garden Waste bin in Westmorland and Furness Council?

Green bin (garden waste). Accepts: Grass clippings, leaves, hedge trimmings, prunings, plants and weeds. Available in some areas — check your schedule. Collected fortnightly.

What can I put in the Food Waste bin in Westmorland and Furness Council?

Food caddy. Accepts: All cooked and uncooked food waste. Available in some areas — check your schedule. Collected weekly.

What happens to bin collections during bank holidays in Westmorland and Furness Council?

Bank holiday collection changes are published in advance at westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.

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