We install, maintain and empty 1,800 litter, dog, layby and dual recycling bins throughout Bedford Borough to ensure a clean and safe environment.
Litter bins are emptied at different times depending on their locations.
We empty the majority of our litter bins weekly, and dog bins fortnightly. Town centre litter bins are emptied at least twice a day (including Saturdays and Sundays) and those by local shops are usually emptied on a daily basis.
Report online
You can use the forms below to report littering or other problems with street or commercial bins. Your report should take no more than 3 to 4 minutes.
By submitting the form you agree that you have read and accepted how we process your personal data.
Find out how a Council Services account can make it quicker and easier the next time you want to report something to us.
Littering
You can report a major litter problem if it cannot wait for the next scheduled clean.
You can also use this form if you witness someone littering.
A Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 is issued in the first instance to those caught littering.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report littering.
Overflowing street bins
If you see a bin which is overflowing with rubbish please tell us so we can respond.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report an overflowing street bin.
Damaged street bins
If you see a bin which has been damaged please tell us so we can respond.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report a damaged street bin.
Overflowing or 'in the way' commercial bins
If you see a commercial bin that is overflowing or is in the way, then you can report this problem to us.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Report a commercial bin problem
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report a commercial bin problem.