Greenbox Schemes

There are two greenbox collection schemes running in Eden:

• one for cans, glass and paper
• one for paper and card (Paper and Card Box Scheme).

Households on these schemes are given a sturdy plastic greenbox to collect their recyclable items. Boxes placed on the pavement by 7am on the day of collection will be emptied weather permitting by our specially designed vehicles. Unfortunately we are unable to run schemes for the whole of Eden. If you are not on a scheme you can register your interest with us. To:

• get a greenbox
• register your interest in a greenbox scheme
• report your greenbox is missing or stolen
• enter you post code to find out which day your green box is collected
• request another copy of your calendar (because there are so many calendar variations, and not all households have recycling collections, it is necessary that residents phone or email Customer Services in order to receive the correct calendar).  
• tell us your greenbox has not been emptied
• apply for an assisted (back door) collection 

Telephone 01768 817817 or email customer.services@eden.gov.uk

Greenbox Recycling Scheme for cans, glass and paper

The Greenbox Recycling Scheme for cans, glass and paper is a kerbside collection scheme. In Eden 17,686 households are on this scheme. Households are supplied with a greenbox and a calendar showing collection dates and list of items they can recycle in their greenbox.

Greenboxes will be collected every two weeks by a specially designed vehicle with separate compartments for different items. On the day of collection please make sure you place all you waste paper, cans, glass bottles and jars in the greenbox supplied by us and make sure it is at the kerbside by 7am.

Greenbox scheme for paper and card

The Paper and Card Box Scheme is also collected from the kerbside. In Eden 5,641 rural properties are on this scheme. Households on the scheme are supplied with a greenbox and a calendar which gives details of collection dates and lists materials which can be recycled using the greenbox.

On the day of collection please make sure you place your box at the kerbside by 7am.

How to find out which scheme you are on?

To find out if you are on a recycling scheme, please telephone 01768 817817.

How to apply to be on a greenbox scheme

If you would like to join the scheme you need to first check to see if your property is included on a scheme by telephoning 01768 817817. If your property is not included, we can register your interest.  We would contact you in the event that your property was to be included on a scheme.

How can I find out when my greenbox will be collected?

Please check your calendar . If you have lost your calendar, you can obtain a new one by emailing customer.services@eden.gov.uk or telephoning 01768 817817.

Where to take your recycling if you are not on a scheme

• your nearest recycling point
• any recycling point
• household waste recycling centre at Flusco or Kirkby Stephen

For further information:

• Contact: Customer Services 
• Address: Eden District Council, Mansion House, Penrith, CA11 7YG
• Helpline: 01768 817817
• Email: customer.services@eden.gov.uk