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Yeathouse Quarry, Frizington

Yeathouse Quarry, Frizington, Cumbria, CA26 3QU.
Tel - 01946 813613
Opening hours: 8am - 6pm, 7 days a week
 
To find the exact location of the site at Frizington or your nearest recycling centre please enter your post code in the 'Find My Nearest' council facilities finder in the left hand column.

Materials that are accepted at the site at Frizington include:
 
Materials recycled at Frizington
  • Wood
  • Scrap metal
  • Garden
  • Fridges and other white goods (freezers, washing machines, ovens etc)
  • Gas bottles
  • Oil
  • Hardcore and rubble/soil
  • Books/DVD/Bric-a-Brac
  • Tyres
  • Paint
  • Cardboard
  • Fluorescent tubes/energy saving light bulbs
  • Small appliances (hairdryers, irons, microwaves etc)
  • Batteries household
  • Clothes
  • Shoes
  • Car batteries
  • TVs and monitors
  • Plasterboard and gypsum (please telephone in advance to confirm that there is enough space for these items)
  • Chemicals ie weedkiller (this must be reported to an attendant when brought on site)
  • Asbestos (please telephone in advance to confirm that there is enough space for your asbestos waste
  • General household waste

Trade waste is not accepted at this recycling centre

There is a permit scheme in operation at Frizington recycling centre. This means that if you want to bring your household rubbish to Frizington Household Waste Recycling Centre using a van or a twin axle trailer (up to 3 meters long) you will require a permit to do so. 

Follow the links for more information on disposing of hazardous waste and asbestos at the recycling centre.

The Environment Agency (external link)this external link will open in a new window is responsible for regulating the handling and disposal of hazardous and special waste and will provide information and advice as required. They can be contacted on 08708 506 506 Mon-Fri, 8am - 6pm.