Cumberland tips: charges, permits and opening times
North West
- ChargesNo charges listed
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hardcore and rubbleListed as accepted at all sites; no charge or limit stated | Free |
| SoilNot listed | No charge published |
| Plasterboard and gypsum productsAccepted; phone first to confirm space; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Tyresmax 4 per visit. No agricultural or commercial tyres; no charge stated | No charge published |
| AsbestosAccepted at all listed sites; contact the site before visiting; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesListed as accepted | Free |
Free DIY allowance
The council's pages didn't describe a free allowance.
In England, councils can't charge householders for their own DIY waste up to two 50 litre bags, or one item up to 2000 x 750 x 700mm, per visit, for up to four visits in four weeks. They can charge above that. Check your load.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed
Permit needed for vans/utility vehicles, cars with double-axle trailers (up to 3m) and pedestrians. Types: annual permit (recyclables only, unlimited visits, one year); general waste permit (valid one month, one visit per household, waste type declared); pedestrian permit. Cars with single-axle trailers up to 3m need none. Not allowed: vans towing trailers, more than four wheels, trailers over 3m, tippers, tail-lift and Luton vans, agricultural vehicles, horse trailers.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking mentioned; permits for larger vehicles and pedestrians.
Proof of address
Not stated
'HWRCs are for residents only'; no proof rule stated.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted (furniture incl. mattresses); no charge stated
- Sofas and furniture
- Upholstered seating and sofas accepted; cover exposed foam on damaged items; no charge stated
All 7 tips and opening hours
- Brampton Household Waste Recycling CentreTownfoot Industrial Estate, Brampton, CA8 1SWEvery day except Tuesday 10am-6pm; open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Carlisle Household Waste Recycling CentreBoustead's Grassing, Rome Street, Carlisle, CA2 5LEMon-Sun 8am-6pm; open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Clay Flatts (Workington) Household Waste Recycling CentreClay Flatts Industrial Estate, Workington, CA14 3YAMon-Sun 8am-6pm; open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Frizington Household Waste Recycling CentreYeathouse Quarry, Frizington, CA26 3QUSummer 8am-6pm; winter hours vary
- Maryport Household Waste Recycling CentreGlasson Industrial Estate, Maryport, CA15 8NTMon-Sun 8am-6pm; open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Millom Household Waste Recycling CentreRedhills Quarry, Mainsgate Road, Millom, LA18 4LBMon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-4pm; open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
- Wigton Household Waste Recycling CentreSyke Park Industrial Estate, Wigton, CA7 9NETue, Thu, Sat, Sun 8am-6pm; closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness residents can use any of the 14 HWRCs in the two areas; permits come from your own council. Trade waste (incl. landlords, holiday lets, paid tip-runs) not allowed.