Biggleswade Recycling Centre
Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 8NR
Biggleswade Recycling Centre is a household recycling centre in Biggleswade, run by Central Bedfordshire Council. You need to book before you visit.
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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
- Christmas Eve24 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
- New Year's Eve31 December
- Shorter hours, 9am to 1pm
Do you need to book?
Yes. You need to book before you visit Biggleswade Recycling Centre.
Book a slot on the Central Bedfordshire Council booking page (opens in a new tab).
Every visitor must reserve a time slot in advance of their arrival.
Who can use it?
Biggleswade Recycling Centre is for residents of the Central Bedfordshire Council area only.
- What to bring
- Driving licence or utility bill.
Can I take a van?
Yes, with a permit. Vans need a permit to use Biggleswade Recycling Centre.
Apply for a permit on the Central Bedfordshire Council van permit page (opens in a new tab).
Vans and trailers must have a permit to enter.
What you can take
- Batteries
- Cardboard
- Cooking Oil
- Electricals
- Garden Waste
- Glass
- Metals
- Paint
- Paper
- Plastics
- Wood
What it does not take
- Clinical WasteThis site does not accept clinical waste.
- Explosives
- Trade WasteCommercial or trade waste is not permitted.
- TyresWe do not take tyres.
Recycling centres near Biggleswade Recycling Centre
| Centre | Distance | Booking | Usual hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Lane Recycling Centre | 8 miles | Booking varies | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Letchworth Recycling Centre | 8 miles | No booking needed | Mon and Thu to Sun 10am to 5:30pm; closed Tue and Wed |
| St Neots Recycling Centre | 9 miles | Booking varies | Daily 8am to 6pm |
| Ampthill Recycling Centre | 10 miles | Booking required | Daily 9am to 5pm |
| Royston Recycling Centre | 11 miles | No booking needed | Mon to Wed, Sat and Sun 8:30am to 4pm; closed Thu and Fri |
| Stevenage Recycling Centre | 14 miles | No booking needed | Daily 10am to 5:30pm |
Towns near Biggleswade Recycling Centre
Biggleswade Recycling Centre is one of the nearest recycling centres to Biggleswade, Sandy, Shefford, Stotfold, Arlesey, Baldock, Letchworth, Bedford, St Neots, Kempston, Hitchin, Royston, Hertfordshire, Cambourne, Godmanchester and Huntingdon.
Questions about Biggleswade Recycling Centre
What are the opening times at Biggleswade Recycling Centre?
Biggleswade Recycling Centre is open every day, 9am to 5pm.
Is Biggleswade Recycling Centre open on bank holidays?
Biggleswade Recycling Centre closes on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. On Christmas Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm. On New Year's Eve, it opens 9am to 1pm.
What can I take to Biggleswade Recycling Centre?
Biggleswade Recycling Centre takes batteries, cardboard, cooking oil, electricals, garden waste, glass, metals, paint, paper, plastics and wood. It does not take clinical waste, explosives, trade waste and tyres.
Where is Biggleswade Recycling Centre?
Biggleswade Recycling Centre is at Bells Brook, Biggleswade, SG18 8NR.
Who runs Biggleswade Recycling Centre?
Biggleswade Recycling Centre is run by Central Bedfordshire Council.