Bedford Borough Council wishes to inform residents that due to a fire incident at the Elstow Waste Transfer Station over the weekend, the facility is currently out of operation. As a result, the council has activated its contingency plans for waste collection services this week.
To ensure the safe and compliant handling of recycling and other household waste, priority waste streams are being transported to an alternative licensed site. However, this will mean the temporary suspension of kerbside green waste collections across the borough for a period of two weeks.
Residents are encouraged to use the Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) at Barkers Lane to dispose of any excess green waste during this time. The council understands this may cause inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience and cooperation.
Councillor Nicola Gribble, Portfolio Holder for Environment, said, "We regret the disruption caused by the fire at the Elstow Transfer Station and are working tirelessly to minimise the impact on our residents. Suspending green waste collections was a difficult but necessary decision to prioritise essential waste services and public safety. We appreciate the community’s understanding and encourage residents to use the Barkers Lane HWRC if they need to dispose of green waste during this period."
Find out what can go in each household bin, what to do if a collection is missed, when bins are collected, and more at www.bedford.gov.uk/BinsAndRecycling