Bedford Borough Council operates a Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Barkers Lane, Bedford.
Please read all the information on this page as it explains the waste acceptance policy which is in place at the HWRC. This includes the waste we do or do not accept and the rules for your visit. This policy is in effect to ensure the site operates efficiently and effectively.
If you are a resident bringing your household waste and recycling to the HWRC you do not need to book an appointment.
If you are a business bringing business waste to the HWRC, please go to our Commercial waste disposal at the HWRC page to book an appointment.
Opening times
The site is open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week. The last entry to the site is 4.50pm.
The site is open on all bank holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
Saturday late night opening
Between 1 April and 30 September, the site will be open from 9am to 7pm on Saturday only. The last entry to the site is at 6.50pm.
Plan to avoid busiest times
With limited space for vehicles to wait on site, residents may be turned away if the site is busy. The busiest times are usually Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9am to 1pm and 3.30pm to 5pm.