Bigger bins delayed ahead of collection cuts
Some residents may not get replacement bins before waste collections change from weekly to fortnightly.
Cumberland Council said it received more than 10,500 requests for replacement bins ahead of it halving the frequency of general waste collections in the former Allerdale area from Monday.
Those who have not yet received their 180 litre replacement bins have been told to continue using their existing bin, with an extra two bags waste also allowed.
The Labour-led authority said householders could also be eligible for an even larger bin if they have a big household, young children in nappies or for medical needs.
Carlisle residents and those in the former Copeland area already have their black bins collected on a fortnightly basis.
Cardboard and paper collections will increase from monthly to fortnightly from late September.
The council said: "Due to the large number of requests, we are advising residents that don't get their new bin before next week to carry on using their existing bin and are encouraging them to recycle as much as they can.
"If they can't fit all their waste into their bin, residents can put out up to two bags of excess waste."
Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Changes to bin collections set to start
Bin collections to be halved despite opposition
Cumberland Council
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Yahoo
In a world without people, how fast would NYC fall apart? Here's the timeline.
Imagine the ceaseless cacophony of New York City suddenly stopped. No sirens wailed. No cars zoomed. No subways rumbled beneath sidewalks. All eight million New Yorkers disappeared overnight. Now, imagine what would happen next. If no one's around to sweep the sidewalks, weed Central Park, or turn the power grid on, nature would move in—and quick. Dandelions would spring up in asphalt cracks. Raccoons would move into abandoned apartments. Sidewalk trees would outgrow their planters. But just how swiftly would the city disappear beneath a curtain of green? We talked to architects and urban ecologists to map out a potential timeline. With no one to maintain the power grid, the Big Apple would go dark within a few days. The Milky Way would illuminate Midtown as light pollution disappears overnight. Without air conditioning and heat, 'you start getting weird temperatures inside the building. Mold starts to form on the walls,' says architect Jana Horvat of the University of Zagreb, who studies building decay. Some green energy projects in the city might stay lit for longer, such as the solar and wind-powered Ricoh Americas billboard in Times Square. Eventually, though, even the Ricoh billboard would go dark; not because the billboard would lose power, but because there would be no one to replace its LED lightbulbs. Without power, the pump rooms that clear out 13 million gallons of water daily from the subway would be useless, and the train tunnels would begin to flood. 'Probably this water would result in [the subway] being, you know, occupied by new species,' says Horvat. 'Some plants would start growing, some animals' would move in. Likely, species that already thrive in the subway—rats, cockroaches, pigeons, opossums—would be the first ones to take advantage of the human-free passages. Within the first month, the manicured lawns of Central and Prospect Park would grow wild and unkept. 'When you stop mowing a lawn, you get a meadow,' says botanist Peter Del Tredici, a senior research scientist emeritus at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, who wrote a book on urban plant life. Within a month, dandelions, ragweed, and yellow nutsedge would start popping up in the now knee-high grasses of New York's iconic parks. 'First, it's herbaceous plants, but then, you know, you get trees and shrubs and vines,' says Tredici. In a year without people, many of New York's buildings would start to deteriorate. 'The glass facades would be the first to go,' says Horvat. The single-pane glass on brownstones and family homes would be the most vulnerable, but in a decade, even the heat-strengthened glass on skyscrapers would start to wear down and crack. And once windows break, water gets in. 'Then you'll have plants start growing in there,' says Tredici. Apartments would transform into humid hothouses, the perfect habitat for mosquitoes, water snakes, fungus, and rushes. 'It's like a wetland on the second floor.' Without maintenance, the asphalt streets and parking lots in New York would quickly degrade. Freeze-thaw cycles would create cracks. 'Water settles in that crack, and then that's all the plants need,' says Tredici. First, mosses would grow. Within a decade, young trees may even sprout. The London planetree, the most common street tree in New York, is particularly known for its resilience and fast growth rate, and any of its offspring could quickly find a toehold in a deteriorating asphalt parking lot. Within a decade, the Statue of Liberty would also start to deteriorate. The statue's copper plating would start to split, allowing sea spray to break down its interior steel skeleton. Steel 'is a very durable material, but it is very prone to corroding if it comes in contact with damp conditions,' says Horvat: That's bad news for New York, a city made from steel. In the decades since humans abandoned New York, a 'novel ecosystem' would emerge, says Tredici. 'It's not going to look like anything that's ever existed anywhere in the world.' Tredici points to Detroit as a case study. Today, crabapple trees—tough ornamentals native to the Central Asian mountains—blanket Detroit. 'They actually will spread all over,' says Tredici, and after 50 years without humans, Central and Riverside Park's crabapple trees would grow among a young forest full of London planetrees, honeylocusts, pin oaks, and Norway maples (the last three being common New York street trees). Nightshade vines and poison ivy would creep up buildings, and mosses and resilient weeds would cover the higher reaches of exposed windy skyscrapers. Among the greenery, more and more animals would call Manhattan home. Deer, rabbits, groundhogs, and wild turkeys would move in. Larger predators—coyotes, bobcats, black bears, and copperhead snakes—would follow. Peregrine falcons, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks, and great horned owls would nest in hollowed-out buildings, while feral cats prowl the abandoned upper floors of apartment buildings, feasting on mice and birds. Despite their futuristic look, the city's newest spires, such as 10 Hudson Yards and 111 West 57th Street, would be the first to fall. These buildings rely on slender, reinforced steel skeletons encased in reinforced concrete. But when the power shuts off and water seeps in through these buildings' glass curtain walls, these high-rises would rot from the inside out. The Empire State Building and Chrysler Building would likely outlast their younger rivals. Built to support much more weight than necessary (a safety precaution in the early days of skyscrapers), these giants' steel frames are bolstered by thick masonry and interior walls. Ten Hudson Yards might last a century. The Empire State Building might last 50 years longer, but eventually even these historic titans would collapse. After a century, New York City would 'become a forest,' says Tredici. A canopy of mature trees over a 100-feet-tall would replace the city's skyscrapers. Soil would regenerate. Concrete, one of the world's 'strongest' construction materials, says Horvat, would dissolve. New York's carefully manicured river parks, such as the Hudson River and East River Park, would transform into wetlands teeming with eels, egrets, turtles, beavers, and muskrats. But even as skyscrapers fell and forests grew, parts of New York would 'survive for centuries in this ruinous state,' says Horvat. Cracked marble lions would stalk the forest floor. Soil and underbrush would obscure once-gleaming granite fountains. Rusted steel beams would jut out from dense root systems. Even without humans, pieces of New York would endure—a fragile legacy for the future to either uncover or forget. This story is part of Popular Science's Ask Us Anything series, where we answer your most outlandish, mind-burning questions, from the ordinary to the off-the-wall. Have something you've always wanted to know? Ask us.
Buzz Feed
13 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
35 Products To Transform Your Patio Into An Oasis
Natural reed fencing to help you put up a non-offensive, albeit sometimes necessary, barrier between you and your neighbors without ruining all of the lovely natural light that filters into your yard during golden hour. An indoor/outdoor rug to create a softer spot for your pet to lounge if your yard happens to be lacking in the ~luscious grass~ department. A fast-acting lawn repair formula made up of grass seeds, mulch, and soil amendment will help undo all the damage your beloved doggo (who, obviously, can't help but pee all over your grass) has done to the yard. Now, back to trying to teach Fido *not* to dig up the new grass... A lovely outdoor bench where you can sit and hum "Feed The Birds" while pretending you're Mary Poppins and enjoying some fresh air. A standing weeder (without the chemicals!) in case you've found your dream home, but, unfortunately, it came with a grass full of dandelions. Unwind after a busy day at the office with some therapeutic weeding that won't hurt your back. 👍 A ready-to-spray bleach-free outdoor cleaner to help you tackle stubborn stains without having to break out a pressure washer (phew). It's made with a fast-foaming formula that's safe for plants (double phew). Fare thee well, backyard filth! A projection screen that'll take your outdoor entertaining to the next level. Imagine what the Big Game will look like on this baby?! A waterproof light-up palm tree featuring glorious LED lights from top to bottom that'll bring the tropics to your patio even if you've literally never set foot on a beach. A three-piece rocking chair set you'll want to add to your cart right this second so by next weekend you can have it set up and ready to go. It'll be waiting for you to unwind with at the end of every work day — doesn't that sound amazing? A stylish cedar privacy screen that'll make your deck look a touch more put together without you having to empty your savings account or call upon The Property Brothers for a pricey renovation. Or a weather-resistant cedar pathway you can roll out alongside your prettiest garden bed or just anywhere you tend to walk so often the grass tends to get a bit torn up. Installation of a new walkway has *never* been this easy. An adjustable umbrella with lights inside of it that'll make it an asset to your patio's decor both during the day and at night. A row of colorful flower pots with draining holes and hooks that'll brighten up your deck with very minimal effort. A retro-ish fringe umbrella that'll provide you with shade and the perfect background for the chic Instagram pic you're planning to take so your ex thinks you're vacationing in Bora Bora (despite being in your A scent-free mosquito repellent to keep those lil' bloodsucking buggers away while you're trying to water the lovely tomato plant you have growing in a pot on your deck. A canopy swing with the ability to soothingly rock you to sleep for a nice midday outdoor nap or make you feel like you're on vacation when you climb into it with a book in hand. An inflatable lounge pool even adults can enjoy, so you can pretend you're on vacation in the Hamptons instead of your apartment's tiny patio. A gazebo with curtains to provide shade for you and your friends while you share secrets and preach, "We listen and we don't judge," a la the TikTok trend. A patio furniture set featuring a table and two chairs that'll add a pop of color to your yard while also motivating you and your partner to eat more meals outside. A LoveShackFancy x Pottery Barn Kids family-sized towel you and your entire squad can lay out on whether you're in the backyard or at the beach. You can even have it monogrammed so no one accidentally nabs it at your next pool party. A triangular sail you can use to cool down your patio and provide a space for your friends and family to gather even when it's too hot to function. Globe string lights that'll transform your patio into a scene straight out of your favorite romance film (think: Edward and Bella dancing in Twilight or Chad Michael Murray and Hilary Duff's moment in A Cinderella Story). A quilted hammock in case you have ~someone special~ in your life, you'd like to snuggle up with while you gaze into the night sky. It has a detachable pillow, so feel free to nap there for hours upon end. Its lovely swaying abilities will make your patio feel so much bigger, even if it's a rather small space. Solar powered light-up flowers to make your boring old patio feel like Alice's Wonderland once night falls. Your friends won't be able to resist taking aesthetic Insta pics of them — imagine how magical they'll look with a cool filter added to them??? A four-piece wicker furniture set that'll help you upgrade your outdoor patio situation without having to make multiple purchases — this one comes with two chairs, a love seat, and a cute lil' coffee table. A set of decorative throw pillowcases you can toss onto your outdoor furniture to give it a fresh, new look and provide your head with a soft landing spot after you've spent the afternoon doing some intense yard work. These are weatherproof, so if you leave 'em out in a rainstorm they'll still remain in tip-top shape. A tabletop fireplace with removable glass so you can enjoy a freshly made s'more any time of year — enter the Emma Stone GIF from Easy A of her saying, "Yuuuuuuum." Or a trendy fire pit decorated with terrazzo stone that'll also double as a coffee table — it's powered by propane so no need to worry about stocking up on logs! An indoor/outdoor bean bag everyone in your life will promptly begin fighting over the moment you plop it down on your patio. The palm print fabric is SUCH a vibe — why bother ever going on vacation? Interlocking teak wood tiles you can assemble without reaching for a single tool (amazing). They'll help you transform your rustic-but-not-in-a-cute-way patio into one that's neat, tidy, and ready for guests. A clip-on light that'll easily attach to the patio umbrella you already own and love — no need to splurge on an entirely new one when you can just use this lil' gadget to upgrade it! Solar lights you can screw on along your deck's bannister to add some much-needed brightness to the darkest of nights — no more tripping over a raised piece of the deck on your way back into the house or waving your arms around to trigger the motion sensor to turn the lights back on when you've finally settled in to your seat. An Adirondack chair to replace the worn down, discolored old one she usually curls up in to have a glass of wine while your dad mans the grill. This one is waterproof and has a contoured seat that'll make her feel like she's vacationing in her yard. A frozen drink machine to help you whip up margaritas, piña coladas, and daiquiris so you can mentally transport yourself to one of the countless Margaritaville locations you'd rather be frequenting instead of your own patio. And an elevated cooling dog bed featuring a breathable material to ensure your best friend doesn't get overheated when they want to keep you company outdoors on the patio this summer 🥹.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
Missouri begins issuing summer food aid for kids
Most eligible kids will receive the benefits automatically and won't need to apply, but those who do need to apply must do so by Aug. 31 (USDA photo). Missouri has begun issuing federal food benefits that could reach 475,000 kids this summer. The first batch of Missouri's summer food benefits for children were issued on Thursday night, a spokesperson for the Department of Social Services told The Independent Friday. Each eligible child will receive a one-time benefit of $120, loaded onto a card that can be used like a debit card to buy groceries. The program is designed to help low-income families pay for food during summer months. States pay 50% of the administrative costs and the federal government pays 100% of the benefits. It's part of a permanent federal program in its second year of existence called Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, or SUN Bucks. The program aims to help kids who receive subsidized school meals avoid a summer drop-off in nutrition. The state in years past has struggled to get the benefits out to cover the summer months. Last year they didn't begin going out until September, due to technical issues, the state said at the time. Food security advocates in the state were relieved when Missouri opted into the program after weighing factors like technology issues and staffing. There were 11 Republican-led states that opted not to offer the program this year, and a 12th, Oklahoma, will offer it only to tribal nations. Most eligible families in Missouri will receive the benefits automatically. The following groups of kids are automatically eligible, and their families will not need to apply for benefits: Students who are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch during the school year, Households already enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or temporary assistance, And children between ages 7 and 17 in foster care, who are experiencing homelessness or are migrants. Those benefits will be issued on an existing card if the family is enrolled in SNAP benefits or temporary assistance, or on a new mailed card if they are not. Families who need a new EBT card can request one by phone or the ebtEDGE mobile app. Families who are not automatically eligible must submit an application online by Aug. 31. The state's eligibility navigator will tell families whether they must apply. Benefits will expire 122 days after they are issued, regardless of usage, so families must act quickly once the benefits are distributed. They should also keep the cards for next summer's program, the state's website advises. An estimated 475,000 Missouri kids could receive the benefits, according to a letter to the state from the federal Food and Nutrition Service earlier this year. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
