Recycling Collection
This is a kerbside collection service that allows you to send
your waste for recycling rather than to a landfill
site. Bedford Borough Council provides a fortnightly
collection service using a bin or bags to supplement your
normal weekly rubbish collection and your fortnightly garden waste
collections.
How do I start recycling?
You can order a bin or a supply of bags (for properties
that cannot accommodate a bin) by calling us on 0800 121 8888
or e-mail us at CallCentre@bedford.gov.uk
You can also order a recycling container online by clicking
here.
NEW!
WINTER 2009 RECYCLING GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD
HERE
Download your copy of the latest Recycling Guide which includes
a copy of next year's collection calendar, information on recycling
and tips on reducing your waste, and the Christmas opening times of
Barkers Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre. For a seperate copy
of the collection calendar click below:
DOWNLOAD
THE 09/10 RECYCLING COLLECTION CALENDAR HERE
What can be recycled in my orange lidded bin or
sacks?
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Yes please
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No thanks
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Food tins & drinks cans
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Glass bottles & jars
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Aluminium foil & empty aerosol cans
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Garden waste
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Paper (incl. envelopes, catalogues and junk mail)
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Kitchen waste
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Cardboard
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Electrical appliances
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Plastic packaging (incl. trays, punnets, pots, bottles, bags and
wrapping)
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Nappies
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Worn out clothing, household fabrics and shoes
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Car parts
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Carpets & other DIY waste
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Remember to put all of your recyclable items into
your orange bin loose (there is no need to separate materials into
different bags).
DOWNLOAD THE
CURRENT RECYCLING PICTURE LEAFLET HERE
On collection day
Please put your bin or bags out for collection by 7.00am on your
collection day. If you use orange bags
please tie the top and put them next to your black
wheeled bin. If you use a bin, please make sure the bin is removed
back on to your property as soon as possible after your collection
has been made.
Your recycling will be collected by a separate vehicle to that
used for your normal rubbish and taken for recycling.
My bin or bags have not been collected,
what can I do?
If your orange bin has not been emptied or bags
collected, please contact the Environmental Helpdesk on
0800 121 8888.
My orange lidded bin is full, what can I
do?
Here are some tips to help you maximise the
space in your bin and minimise your waste:
- Reduce the waste you produce by careful shopping. Look for
products with less packaging, buy fruit and vegetable loose and
consider buying in bulk to reduce packaging waste.
- Stop unwanted junk mail by signing up with the Mailing
Preference Service at www.mpsonline.org.uk or by calling 08457
034599.
- Squash and flatten any plastic containers, tins, cans and
cardboard;
- Place items loose in the orange lidded bin, do not leave it in
bags or sacks.
- Take large cardboard boxes to Bedford’s Household Waste
Recycling Centre as these can take up lots of space in your
bin.
Please note that for larger families it may be appropriate to
provide larger orange lidded recycling containers. For more
information please contact the Environmental Helpdesk on 0800
121 8888.
If you are still having problems, the following provisions are
now available:
- 1 free roll of orange sacks per year with the option to buy
more rolls at £6 per roll;
- A choice of buying one of two different sizes of recycling
container for a one-off payment of £30 + VAT.
For more information please contact the Environmental
Helpdesk on 0800 121 8888.