South Lakeland bin collection: now Westmorland and Furness Council waste services for Kendal, Windermere and Ulverston
South Lakeland District Council merged into Westmorland and Furness Council in April 2023.
south lakeland bin collection is managed by Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council). south lakeland council bin collection and bin collection south lakeland operate fortnightly. south lakeland bin collection days cover Kendal, Windermere and Bowness, Ulverston, Ambleside and Grasmere. south lakeland garden waste and south lakeland recycling handle all household waste across LA6, LA9, LA10, LA11, LA12, LA22, LA23 postcodes.
South Lakeland bin collection at a glance
| Who collects | Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council) |
| Find bin day | Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council) collection day checker |
| Report missed bin | Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council) missed bin report |
| Bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Garden waste | Subscription through Westmorland and Furness Council |
| south lakeland bin collection | Fortnightly alternating refuse and recycling |
| Area covered | Kendal, Windermere and Bowness, Ulverston, Ambleside and Grasmere, Grange-over-Sands, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh (LA6, LA9, LA10, LA11, LA12, LA22, LA23) |
South Lakeland bin collection areas
KendalLA9 postcodes. Kendal county town.
Windermere and BownessLA23 postcodes. Lake Windermere towns.
UlverstonLA12 postcodes. Ulverston market town.
Ambleside and GrasmereLA22 postcodes. Central Lakes villages.
Grange-over-SandsLA11 postcodes. Morecambe Bay town.
Kirkby Lonsdale and SedberghLA6 and LA10 postcodes. Yorkshire Dales border towns.
Find your South Lakeland bin collection day
Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council) provides collection schedules.
Find your South Lakeland bin collection dayBins and recycling in South Lakeland
- Black bin (general waste): Non-recyclable rubbish fortnightly.
- Recycling bin: Paper, card, plastics, tins and cans fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste.
- Garden waste: Subscription through Westmorland and Furness Council.
Steps to report a missed South Lakeland bin collection
Before you report: Your bin must have been at the kerbside by 7am with the lid closed.
- Confirm collection was due. Check the portal for your dates.
- Check presentation. Lid closed, kerbside by 7am, correct contents.
- Report online. Go to Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council) missed bin report.
- Leave bin accessible. The council will arrange a return.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I find my South Lakeland bin collection day?
- Use the checker at Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council).
- How do I report a missed bin?
- Report at Westmorland and Furness Council (formerly South Lakeland District Council). Bin must have been out by 7am.
- How do I get garden waste collection?
- Subscription through Westmorland and Furness Council.
- What areas does South Lakeland cover?
- Kendal, Windermere and Bowness, Ulverston, Ambleside and Grasmere, Grange-over-Sands, Kirkby Lonsdale and Sedbergh across LA6, LA9, LA10, LA11, LA12, LA22, LA23.
- What happened to South Lakeland District Council?
- Merged into Westmorland and Furness Council in April 2023. All bin services now managed by the new unitary authority.