After a short break whilst different operational arrangements were put in place to comply with new Environment Agency regulatory requirements, some of Cumbria’s Household Waste Recycling Centres are now able to accept waste upholstered domestic seating.
Cumbria County Council’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) will temporarily be unable to accept certain large household items from Sunday 1 January 2023 after new legislation was announced by Government.
An innovative waste reduction project delivered by Cumbria County Council has been recognised at the national Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC) Annual Awards.
A pilot project which makes it easier to return daily living aids has exceeded expectations, resulting in over 500 items (3 tonnes) of equipment returned in just three months.
Cumbria County Council is supporting this year’s Food Waste Action Week.
The county council’s Community Equipment Service is appealing for people to return equipment such as commodes, toilet frames, bed levers, over-the-bed tables and shower chairs.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority's waste management organisation, Nuclear Waste Services, which has a base in the west of the county, is the latest employer to sign up to Cumbria County Council’s Fostering Friendly Employer initiative.
In partnership with GetComposting.com, Cumbria County Council is offering discounted compost bins for residents this Spring - helping your garden thrive towards its healthiest year yet.
