Central Bedfordshire tips: charges, permits and opening times
East of England
- Charges1 item charged
- BookingRequired
- VansPermit: Free
- Proof of addressNot stated
What the tip charges
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rubble / hardcoreCounts as DIY waste: 1 sack (100 litres) of soil or rubble = 1 of the 6 items per month; permit needed; no charge stated | No charge published |
| SoilOver 3 x 100-litre bags and up to max 6 bags needs a waste permit; more than 6, hire a skip; no charge stated | No charge published |
| PlasterboardDIY item, max board 8ft x 4ft; permit needed; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Tyresper tyre. Permit page says £11.70; carpets/mattresses/tyres page and accepted-items page say £11.30. Unlimited quantity, permit required. https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/household-waste-recycling-centres-tidy-tips/disposing-carpets-mattresses-and-tyres-household-waste | £11.70 |
| AsbestosNot accepted | Not accepted |
| Large gas bottlesLimited to 2 per household per year, permit needed; small gas bottles accepted; no charge stated | No charge published |
| Large domestic fire extinguisher1 per year, permit needed | No charge published |
| Used engine oilMax 20 litres per visit, permit needed | No charge published |
Free DIY allowance
DIY waste needs a (free) waste permit: 'limit of up to 6 items per month', e.g. 1 bathtub, 1 toilet pan, 1 door, 1 kitchen unit, 10 laminate boards, chipboard/plasterboard boards up to 8ft x 4ft, 1 x 100 litre sack of soil or rubble, 1 x 100 litre sack of other DIY waste. Soil over 3 x 100-litre bags (max 6) needs a permit.
From Central Bedfordshire's pages, quoted or summarised.
In England, councils can't charge householders for their own DIY waste up to two 50 litre bags, or one item up to 2000 x 750 x 700mm, per visit, for up to four visits in four weeks. They can charge above that. Check your load.
Vans, pickups and trailers
Permit needed: Free ('Permits are free')
Free waste permit (applied for when booking) for vans, pick-ups and cars towing single-axle trailers from 1.2m x 0.9m up to 1.8m x 1.2m and up to 60cm high with cover; one visit per permit, up to 12 permits in 12 months. Vans and pick-ups towing trailers not permitted.
Do I need to book?
Booking required
All residents must book a free 20-minute slot, up to 2 weeks ahead (same-day subject to availability); max 2 bookings at a time. Automated ANPR barriers open only for the registration booked. Reuse shop at Thorn Turn needs no booking.
Proof of address
Not stated
Central Bedfordshire residents only; address given at booking is used to verify residency. No ID requirement stated for the visit.
Mattresses and sofas
- Mattresses
- Accepted with free permit; limited to 2 mattresses per household per year
- Sofas and furniture
- Household furniture incl. sofas and armchairs accepted; no charge stated
All 4 tips and opening hours
- Ampthill Household Waste Recycling CentreAbbey Lane, off Oliver Street, Ampthill, MK45 2SA9am-5pm, 7 days a week including bank holidays (booking required)
- Biggleswade Household Waste Recycling CentreBells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 0NA9am-5pm, 7 days a week including bank holidays (booking required)
- Leighton Buzzard Household Waste Recycling CentreShenley Hill Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BT9am-5pm, 7 days a week including bank holidays (booking required)
- Thorn Turn Household Waste Recycling CentreGrendall Lane (off Thorn Road), Houghton Regis, LU5 6GJ9am-5pm, 7 days a week including bank holidays (booking required)
Opening hours are our short summary of the council's page. Bank holiday and Christmas hours often differ.
Good to know
Four sites; bookings and permits free. Carpet and underlay limited to 2 visits per household per year. Domestic fridges/freezers currently not accepted. Thorn Turn has a reuse shop and a paid trade waste facility.