Westmorland and Furness tips: charges, permits and opening times
North West
- ChargesNo price list published
- BookingNot needed
- VansPermit needed
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreHardcore and rubble accepted at all sites; No charge mentioned on council pages; no DIY limit stated | No charge published |
| SoilNot mentioned | No charge published |
| PlasterboardKendal and Penrith (call first for space), not Ambleside/Grange/Kirkby Stephen/Ulverston; No charge mentioned on council pages | No charge published |
| TyresDomestic only, max four per visit, at Kendal, Barrow, Penrith, Ulverston; No charge mentioned on council pages | No charge published |
| AsbestosKendal, Barrow and Penrith; contact the site before your visit; No charge mentioned on council pages | No charge published |
| Gas bottlesAccepted at all sites; No charge mentioned on council pages | No charge published |
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 towing double-axle trailers (up to 3m), and pedestrians. Annual permit: unlimited visits for recyclables (paper, glass, card, cans, plastics, green waste). General waste permit: one visit per household, valid one month, waste type specified. No permit for cars with single-axle trailers up to 3m (no tipper) or registered campervans/motorhomes. Not allowed: vans towing trailers, over four wheels, trailers over 3m, tippers, Luton/box vans, tail-lift and agricultural vehicles. Apply Mon-Fri office hours. Cost not stated.
Do I need to book?
No booking needed for cars
No booking mentioned; permits for vans, large trailers and pedestrians
Proof of address
Not stated
'Our HWRCs are for local residents only'; no ID requirement stated. Residents can use any of the 14 Cumbria HWRCs (including Cumberland's) but permits come from own council.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted at all sites; no charge mentioned
- Sofas and furniture
- Upholstered seating accepted at Kendal, Barrow, Grange-over-Sands, Penrith, Ulverston (cover exposed foam); not at Ambleside or Kirkby Stephen
All 7 tips and opening hours
- Ambleside Household Waste Recycling CentreRothay Road, Ambleside, LA22 0EA8am-6pm seven days a week. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; may close for skip exchanges or extreme weather.
- Barrow Household Waste Recycling CentreWalney Road, Ormsgill, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5UYSeven days 8am-11am and midday-6pm (closed 11am-midday daily); may close early in low light. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; may close for skip exchanges or extreme weather.
- Grange-over-Sands Household Waste Recycling CentreGuides Lot, Allithwaite Road, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 7ENThu-Sat 8am-4pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; may close for skip exchanges or extreme weather.
- Kendal Household Waste Recycling CentreCanal Head North, Kendal, LA9 7DB8am-4pm seven days a week. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; may close for skip exchanges or extreme weather.
- Kirkby Stephen Household Waste Recycling CentreHobsons Lane, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4RNFri, Sat, Sun, Mon 8am-6pm. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; may close for skip exchanges or extreme weather.
- Penrith (Flusco) Household Waste Recycling CentreFlusco, Penrith, CA11 0JB8am-6pm seven days a week. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; may close for skip exchanges or extreme weather.
- Ulverston Household Waste Recycling CentreMorecambe Road, Ulverston, LA12 9BL8am-6pm seven days a week. Closed 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan; may close for skip exchanges or extreme weather.
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Seven W&F sites; residents may also use Cumberland's sites (Millom, Frizington, Workington, Maryport, Wigton, Carlisle, Brampton). No waste in wheelie bins; no parking outside and walking in. Trade waste incl. holiday lets/Airbnb not accepted.