Allerdale bin collection: Cumberland Council refuse collection, bin days and missed bins
Allerdale bin collection is managed by Cumberland Council following the April 2023 local government reorganisation that merged Allerdale Borough Council, Carlisle City Council and Copeland Borough Council into the new Cumberland unitary authority. Allerdale refuse collection, allerdale bins and allerdale bin collection dates continue on the same routes. Allerdale bin collection covered Workington, Maryport, Cockermouth, Keswick and surrounding West Cumbria communities. All allerdale bin collection services are now reported and checked through cumberland.gov.uk. Allerdale bin collection 2022 was the last under the old Allerdale Borough Council.
Allerdale Bin Collection at a glance
| Who collects | Cumberland Council (formerly Allerdale Borough Council, from April 2023) |
| Find bin day | cumberland.gov.uk check your collection dates |
| Reorganisation | Allerdale Borough Council merged into Cumberland Council April 2023 |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Report missed bin | cumberland.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-street-cleaning/waste-collections/missed-bins |
| Allerdale bin collection dates | Confirmed at cumberland.gov.uk |
| Area covered | Workington, Maryport, Cockermouth, Keswick and West Cumbria |
Find your Allerdale bin collection day
Since April 2023, allerdale bins and all allerdale bin collection services are managed by Cumberland Council. The same Workington, Maryport, Cockermouth and Keswick collection routes apply, but all reporting and bin day checking now happens at cumberland.gov.uk. Use the Cumberland Council waste collections page to check your collection dates and report a missed bin. Allerdale bin collection dates 2022 were the final ones under the old council.
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Bins and recycling
- General waste bin: Non-recyclable rubbish collected fortnightly. Part of allerdale refuse collection and allerdale bin collection. Lid must be closed by 7am. Since April 2023 allerdale bins are managed by Cumberland Council.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastic bottles, cans and glass collected fortnightly on alternate weeks. Part of allerdale bin collection and bin collection allerdale. Allerdale bin collection dates for recycling are at cumberland.gov.uk.
- Food caddy: Cooked and uncooked food waste collected weekly as part of standard allerdale bin collection under Cumberland Council.
- Garden waste: Cumberland Council offers garden waste subscription in the Allerdale area. Check cumberland.gov.uk for current availability. Allerdale bin collection dates for garden waste are confirmed on subscription.
How to report a missed Allerdale bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am on your collection day with the lid fully closed and correct contents only. The council will not return for incorrectly presented bins or contaminated recycling.
- Confirm your collection was scheduled. Check the council website to confirm a collection was due, including any bank holiday changes.
- Check your bin was correctly presented. Lid closed, at kerbside by 7am, correct contents only.
- Report online. Go to www.cumberland.gov.uk and submit your missed collection report promptly.
- Leave your bin accessible. The council will return for valid reports within a few working days.
Frequently asked questions
- Who manages Allerdale bin collection now?
- Since April 2023, allerdale bins and allerdale bin collection are managed by Cumberland Council following the merger of Allerdale Borough Council, Carlisle City Council and Copeland Borough Council into the new Cumberland unitary authority. Allerdale refuse collection and allerdale bin collection dates continue on the same routes but are now managed through cumberland.gov.uk.
- How do I find my Allerdale bin collection day?
- Use the cumberland.gov.uk waste collections page. Allerdale bin collection dates and allerdale bins schedule vary by area. Bin collection allerdale and allerdale bin collection 2022 onwards are confirmed through the Cumberland Council website. Always check your own postcode as collection days vary across Workington, Maryport, Cockermouth and Keswick.
- How do I report a missed Allerdale bin collection?
- Report allerdale bin collection missed bins at cumberland.gov.uk/bins-recycling-and-street-cleaning/waste-collections/missed-bins. Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am. Cumberland Council will arrange a return for valid allerdale bin collection reports.
- What happened to Allerdale Borough Council bins?
- Allerdale Borough Council was merged into Cumberland Council in April 2023. Allerdale bins and refuse collection allerdale continue on the same routes. Allerdale bin collection dates 2022 were the last under the old council. All allerdale bin collection services are now at cumberland.gov.uk.
- Does Allerdale bin collection change on bank holidays?
- Yes. Revised allerdale bin collection dates are published at cumberland.gov.uk before bank holidays.