The countdown has begun for new waste and recycling changes in parts of West Cumbria.
Arrangements in the former Allerdale area will be introduced from the week commencing May 26.
Cumberland Council reviewed its collection service, and the changes provide a more efficient service and make recycling easier, it said.
Refuse collections will change from weekly to fortnightly.
It has now published collection dates for the next six weeks on its website.
Updated collection date information is available at www.cumberland.gov.uk/waste/binday
It added that it was unable to provide an annual calendar, due to changes taking place over the coming months and people are asked to continue to check collection dates as some may change.
Until Thursday, people can request a replacement 180 litre bin if they currently have a 120 or 140 litre bin.
Apply online at www.cumberland.gov.uk/wastechanges or by contacting Cumberland Council’s Customer Services team online or by calling 0300 373 3730.
As part of the bin request process, residents will be asked to provide an email address. If this is provided, the council will contact them to confirm the delivery date.
Householders may also be eligible for an even larger or extra bin if they have a large household, young children in nappies or your household produces extra waste due to medical needs. www.cumberland.gov.uk/waste/largerbin
Cardboard/paper collections will increase from monthly to fortnightly from September.
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