Barkers Lane Household Waste Recycling Centre
Barkers Lane, Bedford
Opening hours
9am-5pm seven days a week (last entry 4.50pm); 1 Apr-30 Sep Saturdays 9am-7pm; open bank holidays except 25, 26 Dec and 1 Jan
Our summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Booking: Not needed
- ChargesNo charges listed
- VansPermit needed
What it costs
The council doesn't publish charges for this tip. See the Bedford page for its free allowance and rules.
Vans and trailers
All vehicles must be registered online (max two per address). Vans (SWB and LWB) registration lasts 6 months; cars/pickups 24 months; hire vehicles registered on the day, max 7 hire visits in a rolling 12 months. Not allowed: more than four wheels, vans with trailers, twin-axle trailers, tippers, box-bodied vans (Luton, cube, removal-style).