Green bin collections halted after waste site fire in Bedford
People are encouraged to use the Household Waste Recycling Centre at Barkers Lane.
Bedford Borough Council has temporarily stopped collecting green bins after a fire at the Elstow Waste Transfer Station over the weekend.
The site is currently out of operation and the borough council has launched it's contingency plans for waste collection services this week (07/07/25)
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.
People 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 says it understands this may cause inconvenience and is thanking 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."