North West Recycling delivers a range of skip hire, recycling and waste management services to householders, domestic tradesmen, commercial premises, businesses, and organisations in Workington and throughout West Cumbria.
North West Recycling are the leading skip hire supplier and largest waste management in Workington and West Cumbria, servicing Workington and all surrounding areas with easy, local skip hire 24/7.
Whatever the project, a domestic customer looking for a 6 yard skip, or a trade account customer needing a 40 yard RORO, we guarantee to beat any like for like written quotation (valid 30 days) while also promising to process your waste in an environmentally, sustainable manner.
We are a family business, and take great pride in our fast reliable and value for money skip hire. We have more than 25 vehicles and over 2,500 skips for hire in a range of sizes including 3-yard skips, 6 yard skips, 8 yard skips, 12 yard skips, 16 yard skips, 20 yards skips and Roll On Roll Off skips.
We cover skip hire in Workington, Whitehaven, Silloth, Maryport, Cleator Moor, Seascale, Egremont, Wigton and Cockermouth.
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For multiple collections and commercial waste enquiries please call our customer services team on 01228 672999.
Book OnlineNWR is open Monday – Friday 7:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 7:00 – 12:00.
Our site is operational from 6:00.
Please check ahead for bank holiday hours.
North West Recycling offers same-day on-demand waste collection for businesses across Carlisle and North Cumbria*. Call us on 01228 672999 or use the form below.
Yes, we can offer same day waste removal on-demand.
We collect a wide range — general waste, mixed recycling, food waste, hazardous waste, asbestos, WEEE electrical waste, confidential waste and more. If you’re unsure whether we can collect your waste type, just call us.
All of our services including On-Demand Waste Collection are fully compliant and we provide documentation such as Duty of Cares and Waste Transfer Notes where required.
Our On-Demand Waste Collection service is primarily designed for businesses that need fast, flexible waste removal, including same-day or emergency collections. However, we can also arrange quick waste collections for domestic customers when required. If you have bulky household items, renovation waste or general rubbish that needs removing quickly, our team can organise a convenient collection and ensure everything is disposed of responsibly.
You must call the office on 01228672999 prior to collection and arrange added items for collection.
By using our NEW online booking service, time slots are available to choose from.
Via the phone, we strive to provide prompt service. The timeline for collection will be discussed and scheduled with you at the time of telephone booking.
Yes call the team on 01228672999 or visit our website.
We are always happy to provide you with a price estimate based on your specific requirements. Contact us on 01228672999 with the details of your waste removal project, and we’ll provide you with a customized quote.
Online bookings and over the phone payments.
We accept various payment methods, including credit/debit cards, cash, and other electronic payment options. Our team will provide details during the booking process.
We primarily serve Cumbria and its surrounding areas. Please contact us to inquire about specific service locations.
No – all items must be outside on the day of collection and access must be available.
Yes, we are fully licensed and committed to environmentally responsible waste management. We follow eco-friendly practices to minimize our environmental impact.
Online or over the phone by calling 01228 672999.
Booking our service is simple. Contact us, and our team will assist you in scheduling a convenient date and time for waste collection.
Our service is suitable for various types of general mixed light weight non-hazardous domestic and business waste, including household waste, garden waste, construction debris, and more. We prioritize eco-friendly disposal and recycling methods whenever possible.
The weight limits for each load size are as follows:
Mini Load: 100kg
Small Load: 200kg
Medium Load: 400kg
Large Load: 600kg
(Max load 700 kg – No large amounts of soil – stone – rubble)
We offer a range of load sizes, including Mini Load, Small Load, Medium Load, Large Load, and XX-Large Load, each designed to handle different quantities of waste. Please refer to the product descriptions for load size details. (Max 12 yards light mixed waste).
North West Recycling’s Man & Van Service is a reliable and eco-friendly waste removal solution that caters to various waste disposal needs, from small to XX-large loads. We offer different load sizes to accommodate your specific requirements.
Fire prevention and monitoring form part of NWR’s day-to-day site operations. Measures include waste acceptance inspections, thermal imaging cameras, stock control and preventative maintenance. These controls are used alongside site procedures to identify and manage potential fire risks.
Dust is managed through a combination of operational controls and site infrastructure. As part of the ongoing development of the Rockcliffe site, waste treatment activities covered by the environmental permit are moving indoors as of July 2026. Improvements to site roads and additional dust extraction are also being introduced to provide greater control over dust generated by site activities.
Waste is subject to acceptance inspections when it arrives at the site. These checks form part of NWR’s operational procedures and help ensure incoming waste is suitable for the activities permitted at the site.
Waste is managed and stored in accordance with NWR’s operating procedures and the conditions of its environmental permit. Stock control is also an important part of the site’s fire prevention measures, helping to manage the type, quantity and location of materials held on site.
NWR has a driver standards policy covering the operation of NWR vehicles. This includes requirements around speed and safe driving. NWR also extends these standards to visiting drivers using the site.
Collections take place within 5 working days of the end date you select on the calendar below. You won’t be charged for any extra days while we’re arranging pickup. If you need collection on a specific day, please note this in the delivery notes at the next stage of booking or call our customer service team on 01228 672999.
NWR drivers follow a reduced speed limit as part of the company’s driver standards policy. The same requirement is extended to visiting drivers attending the site.
HGV movements form part of NWR’s normal site operations. NWR manages its own drivers through its driver standards policy and applies relevant requirements to visiting drivers. NWR has also expressed support for appropriate speed reduction and traffic-calming measures on surrounding roads.
NWR’s Rockcliffe site operates under an environmental permit regulated by the Environment Agency.
The permit sets out the activities that can take place at the site and the environmental controls that must be followed.
We are also working towards ISO Accreditations;
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Standards.
NWR’s Rockcliffe site operates under an environmental permit regulated by the Environment Agency. The permit sets out the activities that can take place at the site and the environmental controls that must be followed.
NWR also operates management systems certified to recognised international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• ISO 9001: Quality Management. Provides a structured approach to managing processes, maintaining consistent standards, responding to feedback and identifying and resolving issues.
• ISO 14001: Environmental Management. Provides a framework for identifying and managing the environmental impacts of the business, including legal and regulatory responsibilities, and supporting continual environmental improvement.
• ISO 45001: Health & Safety Management. Provides a framework for identifying workplace hazards, assessing risks and managing health and safety proactively.
These standards work alongside NWR’s environmental permit and other applicable legislation and regulations to support consistent quality, responsible environmental management and high standards of health and safety.
An environmental permit variation is a formal process used to change the conditions or activities covered by an existing environmental permit. In 2026 NWR applied for a variation to its permit to support the continued development of the Rockcliffe site. This included phased increases in capacity aligned to a raising bar of compliance.
NWR works with the Environment Agency in relation to the site’s environmental permit and regulatory requirements. As the site develops, NWR will continue to work with the Environment Agency on environmental controls, compliance and site standards.
NWR is required to operate within the conditions of its environmental permit. The Environment Agency is responsible for regulating compliance with the permit and has powers to take action where regulatory requirements are not met.
NWR is investing in infrastructure, technology and operational improvements at the site.
Current and proposed improvements include moving waste treatment activities indoors, improving site roads and introducing additional dust extraction. The development is intended to support a more technologically advanced waste management facility.
Proposed increases in capacity would be phased. The approach is that capacity follows performance, with the required compliance standards needing to be met at each stage before further capacity is introduced.
NWR monitors its operations through a range of operational and environmental controls. These include waste acceptance procedures, stock control, fire monitoring and preventative maintenance, alongside the requirements set out in the site’s environmental permit.
Questions about NWR’s operations, the Rockcliffe site or its ongoing development can be directed to NWR through the contact details provided on this page.
Yes. We prepare consignment notes and labels on your behalf, and arrange for them to be signed where required. You receive your copies — we deal with the rest.
Anything that could harm people, property or the environment if handled incorrectly — common examples include chemicals, oils, asbestos, batteries, WEEE and clinical waste. If you’re unsure, we can help you classify it correctly.
Give us a call or fill in our contact form. We can advise on whether your materials classify as hazardous, what the correct disposal route is, and what documentation you’ll need. There’s no charge for a conversation.
It depends on the material, the volume, and the treatment route required. We’ll assess your waste and give you a clear, upfront price before any work begins — no surprises.
Below is a list of items that cannot be put in a skip:
If you have any of these items and need them collected, please contact us and we will be able to assist you in their collection and disposal in the correct manner.
In some cases, yes. Certain recycled oils, batteries, and solvents may attract a rebate depending on volume and material quality. We’ll let you know at the point of survey whether this applies to your waste stream.
Our guide above lists the various skip sizes you can hire, along with their dimensions and some guidance.
No. Hazardous waste must be collected, documented and disposed of separately under strict regulations — putting it in a general skip can result in compliance failures and fines for the site owner. We’ll arrange the correct collection route for you.
That depends on your volumes and site requirements. Larger or more active sites typically receive monthly or fortnightly visits; we can also arrange more frequent check-ins where your operation demands it.
Hazardous waste requires specialist handling, documentation (consignment notes) and a licensed disposal or treatment route, because of the risk it poses to people or the environment. General waste doesn’t carry the same legal requirements. If you’re not sure which category your waste falls into, we can advise.
We source appropriate treatment, recycling, or licensed incineration outlets for every material we collect. We always pursue the most sustainable route available — recycling and reuse first, incineration only where necessary.
Skips can be dropped on a private property such as your garden or drive, or on the road outside your house.
North West Recycling offer a wait and load service, where the driver will wait while you load the skip.
Yes. A permit is required from the council. There is a small charge for the skip to be placed on the road. We would be happy to arrange a skip permit for you.
Skip vehicle sizes can vary a little but generally 2.75 metres or 9 feet will accommodate the width of the delivering vehicle. If your drive cannot accommodate this or there are other access issues then contact us and we will suggest an alternative. Please note that skips (especially when full) can be heavy and any damage potentially incurred is at your own risk.
Skips need to be level loaded – any oversized items may be removed to make safe the load. All of our skips are sheeted before removal. Overloaded skips cannot be safely or legally removed. Additional charges may be incurred for over-filled skips.
Customers are able to keep our skips for up to 14 days, or 2 months if a trade account is opened. If you do not call for a removal/exchange by the end of this period, an additional fee of £2 + VAT (skips) or £5 + VAT (ROROs) per extra day will apply.
Call us on 01228 672999 to arrange deliveries, collections and exchanges of skips. We can take credit/debit card payments over the telephone.
We prefer 24 hours’ notice. However, if you call us early we can offer same day service for Carlisle CA1, CA2 and CA3 areas. For people who have a tight schedule, we will do out utmost to work around your requirements.
Skips are taken back to our state of the art fully licensed Waste Materials Recycling Facility where we divert 100% of waste from landfill. Where possible, any residual waste processed and sent to waste from energy as an SRF (solid recovered fuel) product. Hazardous waste is disposed of at compliant hazardous waste disposal sites.
Yes, please contact our sales team on 01228 672999 for more information.
North West Recycling cover Carlisle, North Cumbria, Northumberland and Dumfries & Galloway for skip hire.
If a permit is not granted we can also offer a wait and load service, where the driver will wait while you load the skip.
Not only will you have an account manager, but you’ll be able to call their mobile 24/7!
Our colour coded bin system is fantastic, the different coloured lids make it really easy to segregate waste.
General Waste has a yellow lid, available in 360L, 600L and 1100L.
Mixed Recycling has a Blue lid, available in 360L, 600L and 1100L.
Food Waste has a red lid, available in 240L.
Glass has a green lid, available 240L.
We can also offer 45L office bins for each colour, making it even simpler for your business to remain compliant with waste legislation!
North West Recycling are the leading skip hire supplier and largest waste management in Workington and West Cumbria, servicing Workington and all surrounding areas with easy, local skip hire 24/7.
Whatever the project, a domestic customer looking for a 6 yard skip, or a trade account customer needing a 40 yard RORO, we guarantee to beat any like for like written quotation (valid 30 days) while also promising to process your waste in an environmentally, sustainable manner.
As a family business, we take great pride in our fast reliable and value for money skip hire. We have more than 25 vehicles and over 2,500 skips for hire in a range of sizes including 3-yard skips, 6 yard skips, 8 yard skips, 12 yard skips, 16 yard skips, 20 yards skips and Roll On Roll Off skips.
We cover skip hire in Workington, Whitehaven, Silloth, Maryport, Cleator Moor, Seascale, Egremont, Wigton and Cockermouth.
Next day delivery guaranteed. Book by clicking HERE, and save 10% on your first order using the code HELLO10.
As a family business, excellent service is a point of personal pride. We have more than 25 vehicles operating from our Carlisle depot, with over 2,500 skips for hire in a range of sizes starting from our smallest 3 yard mini skips through to our largest 50 yard Roll On Roll Off skips.
In addition, for every skip hire delivery and exchange we make a donation of £1 to nominated local charities, through our charity support programme.
So for fast, efficient and affordable local hire near me in Carlisle, Brampton, Cockermouth, Egremont, Keswick, Penrith, Maryport, Wigton, Whitehaven, Workington, Annan, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, Gretna, Lockerbie, Hexham, Corbridge, Haltwhistle, Haydon Bridge and the surrounding areas of Cumbria give North West Recycling a ring today! Get in touch today or book at our website.
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