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When windy weather is forecast, we have some handy tips to help with your kerbside recycling.

We know boxes and bags can sometimes get blown around if the wind is particularly bad, and this can cause real litter problems, as well as the loss of the recycling materials to the service.

Our kerbside recycling service is available to 96 per cent of homes - you can check your calendar here to see if you have a collection, and when it will be.

The service uses two wheeled bins - one (with a blue lid) for paper and card, and a red-lidded one for metal, plastic and glass.

Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about our kerbside recycling service.

For more information on trade waste

Call us on 01946 593061

Email us at tradewaste@copeland.gov.uk.

Visit or write to us at:

Market Hall,
Market Place,
Whitehaven,
CA28 7JG

Your non-domestic (business) rates do not cover the cost of waste collection or disposal.

To ensure you are not breaking the law:

• Store your waste securely, either in a bin or a bag within your property
• Employ a licensed, reputable company to remove your waste
• Check the company has a valid waste carriers licence
• Ensure that you have a waste transfer note to show how your waste is dealt with. Keep these documents for at least two years

Choosing a service that is right for you

We offer a variety of collection methods so that we can provide a service that suits your business, at competitive rates.

Sometimes there might be delays to our collections. The causes could include:

Roadworks and road closures
Access issues (often caused by parked cars that our vehicles are unable to manoeuvre around)
Adverse weather conditions
Staffing issues
Vehicle breakdowns

Report a missed bin collection

For more information on Parks and Open Spaces:

Email openspaces@copeland.gov.uk

Visit or write to us at:

Whitehaven Commercial Park,

Moresby Parks,

Whitehaven,

Cumbria,

CA28 8YD