Barkers Lane Recycling Centre
Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SH
Barkers Lane Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Bedford, run by Bedford Borough Council. Some visits need a booking and others do not.
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Opening times
- Monday
- 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 5pm
- Friday
- 9am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 5pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 5pm
Bank holiday and Christmas opening times
- Christmas Day25 December
- Closed
- Boxing Day26 December
- Closed
- New Year's Day1 January
- Closed
Do you need to book?
It depends on the visit. Some visits to Barkers Lane Recycling Centre need a booking and others do not.
Householders do not need to book, but businesses must book an appointment for waste disposal.
Who can use it?
Barkers Lane Recycling Centre is for residents of Bedford Borough only.
- What to bring
- Proof of residency.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Barkers Lane Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Bedford Borough Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers require both a permit and a specific booking.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Electricals
- Furniture
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paper
- Plastics
- Textiles
- Wood
What it does not take
- Asbestos
- Medical Waste
- Trade Waste
Site rules
- Visitors must provide proof of residency.
- The site stops admitting vehicles ten minutes prior to closing time.
Recycling centres near Barkers Lane Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggleswade Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Ampthill Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| St Neots Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Newport Pagnell Recycling Centre | 12 miles | Booking required | Daily 7am to 7pm |
| Rushden Recycling Centre | 14 miles | No booking needed | Wed to Sun 10am to 6pm; closed Mon and Tue |
| Letchworth Recycling Centre | 14 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
Towns near Barkers Lane Recycling Centre
Questions about Barkers Lane Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Barkers Lane Recycling Centre?
Barkers Lane Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Barkers Lane Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Barkers Lane Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
What can I take to Barkers Lane Recycling Centre?
Barkers Lane Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, electricals, furniture, garden waste, glass, metals, paper, plastics, textiles and wood. It does not take asbestos, medical waste and trade waste.
Where is Barkers Lane Recycling Centre?
Barkers Lane Recycling Centre is at Barkers Lane, Bedford, MK41 9SH.
Who runs Barkers Lane Recycling Centre?
Barkers Lane Recycling Centre is run by Bedford Borough Council.