Frizington Recycling Centre
Yeathouse Quarry, Frizington, CA26 3QR
Frizington Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Frizington, run by Cumberland Council. You can visit without booking.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 8am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 6pm
- Friday
- 8am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 8am to 6pm
From April to October, the site is open 8am to 6pm. From November to March, hours are usually 8am to 4pm.
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
No. You can visit Frizington Recycling Centre without booking.
No appointment is necessary for cars or standard household vehicles.
Who can use it?
Frizington Recycling Centre is for residents of Cumberland only.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Frizington Recycling Centre.
Vans, pickups, and trailers exceeding 2m in length require a permit.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Acetylene
- AsbestosNot accepted; check for specialist disposal sites.
- Boat Flares
- Car Air Bags
- Clinical Waste
- Fireworks
- Trade Waste
- Tyres
Site rules
- Pedestrians must obtain a specific permit for safety reasons.
- Upholstered seating, such as sofas and office chairs, must be placed in designated containers for persistent organic pollutants.
Recycling centres near Frizington Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Flatts, Workington Recycling Centre | 7 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Maryport Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Ambleside Recycling Centre | 22 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Wigton Recycling Centre | 23 miles | No booking needed | Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun 8am to 6pm; closed Mon, Wed and Fri |
| Millom Recycling Centre | 25 miles | No booking needed | Not listed |
| Penrith, Flusco Recycling Centre | 27 miles | No booking needed | Daily 8am to 6pm |
Towns near Frizington Recycling Centre
Frizington Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Cleator Moor, Whitehaven, Egremont, Workington, Cockermouth, Maryport, Keswick and Aspatria.
Questions about Frizington Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Frizington Recycling Centre?
Frizington Recycling Centre is open every day, 8am to 6pm.
Is Frizington Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Frizington Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Frizington Recycling Centre?
Frizington Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take acetylene, asbestos, boat flares, car air bags, clinical waste, fireworks, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Frizington Recycling Centre?
Frizington Recycling Centre is at Yeathouse Quarry, Frizington, CA26 3QR.
Who runs Frizington Recycling Centre?
Frizington Recycling Centre is run by Cumberland Council.