Residents are to place their garden bins out as normal on 30 November, however, if they are not emptied on the day, please leave them out and they will be emptied either on Thursday 1 or Friday 2 December. The affected areas are Langwathby, Culgaith, Newbiggin, Kirkby Thore and Temple Sowerby. Read more about Garden Waste collections.
We run a garden waste collection scheme in Eden for 17,608 households. As part of the scheme we provide a green wheelie bin and calendar showing collection dates, list of items, places where they can purchase compost as well as useful information. Bins will be emptied twice a month during spring, summer and autumn and once a month in winter. They need to be placed on the pavement by 7am on the collection days. To:
telephone 01768 817817.
I would like to go on the garden waste collection scheme?
If you would like to go on the garden waste collection scheme please contact us to see if you live in an area that is covered by the scheme. If you live outside the area covered by the scheme you can register your interest by emailing customer.services@eden.gov.uk or telephoning 01768 817817.
What can I put in my garden waste bin?
You can put grass clippings, plants and flowers, leaves, hedge prunings, twigs, small branches, real Christmas trees and weeds into the bin.
How often will my garden waste bin be emptied?
Garden waste bins are emptied every two weeks between the months of March and November and once a month from December to February.
You will be supplied with a calendar telling you which day your bin will be emptied. If you have not got one or have lost your calendar, you can get a copy by telephoning 01768 817817.
Can I have another garden waste bin?
Yes, if your bin has been stolen we will supply another one free of charge. If you still have your original bin and would like another one you will have to buy one, they cost £42. You can buy another bin online just complete the form to purchase an additional garden waste bin.
My garden waste bin hasn't been emptied
If your garden waste bin has been missed on a regular collection day you can let us know online by completing the garden waste bin, report a missed collection form.
What if I am not able to move my garden waste bin myself?
If you are elderly or disabled and have difficulty with moving your garden wheely bin to the kerbside you can apply online to have your garden waste bin collected from just outside your house. For advice email customer.services@eden.gov.uk or telephone 01768 817817
What do I do if I have a difficult item that won't fit in my bin?
If you have a difficult item that won't fit in your bin for example a real Christmas tree (without decorations) can be placed next to the bin for collection. For advice email customer.services@eden.gov.uk or telephone 01768 817817.
What happens to the garden waste is it recycled?
Yes, the garden waste is collected and composted by:
Compost made from garden waste can be purchased by contacting A W Jenkinson on 01931 712644.
For further information:
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Contact: Contact Centre
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Address: Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith, CA11 7YG
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Helpline: 01768 817817
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Email: customer.services@eden.gov.uk
