Household bins and recycling - Overview Read about what types of collections we offer, how often we collect and when to put your bin out. Food waste collections We are introducing weekly food waste collections for houses and flats in Bedford Borough from Monday 30 March 2026. What goes in your bin Find out what kind of waste should go into the orange, green and black bin – as well as how to recycle your batteries. Check your bin day Use our handy tool to search for when your bin collection day is and when to put your bin out. Missed bin collection If your bin has not been collected then you can check if you are eligible to report a missed bin collection. Replace damaged or missing bins and food caddies Find out what to do if your bin or food caddy is damaged or missing. Request a replacement bin online. Bulky waste Find out how to arrange disposal of large domestic items that cannot be reused or recycled. Assisted collection You may be eligible to request help to move your bins to the roadside if you have a disability or medical condition. Request extra capacity for waste or recycling Top tips for reducing waste and maximising recycling, and if you still need more capacity, you can request it online. Bins for new build properties If you are planning on developing new residential housing, find out what waste and recycling facilities you need to provide. Reduce, reuse and recycle Reducing the amount of rubbish we produce is important for our environment. You can learn how to reduce and reuse some of your household waste. Householder waste duty of care Householders have a duty of care to take all reasonable measures to ensure that waste is disposed of properly and isn’t fly-tipped.
Household bins and recycling - Overview Read about what types of collections we offer, how often we collect and when to put your bin out.
Food waste collections We are introducing weekly food waste collections for houses and flats in Bedford Borough from Monday 30 March 2026.
What goes in your bin Find out what kind of waste should go into the orange, green and black bin – as well as how to recycle your batteries.
Check your bin day Use our handy tool to search for when your bin collection day is and when to put your bin out.
Missed bin collection If your bin has not been collected then you can check if you are eligible to report a missed bin collection.
Replace damaged or missing bins and food caddies Find out what to do if your bin or food caddy is damaged or missing. Request a replacement bin online.
Bulky waste Find out how to arrange disposal of large domestic items that cannot be reused or recycled.
Assisted collection You may be eligible to request help to move your bins to the roadside if you have a disability or medical condition.
Request extra capacity for waste or recycling Top tips for reducing waste and maximising recycling, and if you still need more capacity, you can request it online.
Bins for new build properties If you are planning on developing new residential housing, find out what waste and recycling facilities you need to provide.
Reduce, reuse and recycle Reducing the amount of rubbish we produce is important for our environment. You can learn how to reduce and reuse some of your household waste.
Householder waste duty of care Householders have a duty of care to take all reasonable measures to ensure that waste is disposed of properly and isn’t fly-tipped.
