Bulky Waste

Bedford Borough Council operates a special service for the collection of bulky household waste items that are too big to fit in your wheeled bin. In addition, residents in rural areas benefit from a free, twice yearly rural bulky waste skip service. \r\rThere is a charge of £29.50 for each bulky waste collection, of up to 5 items (fridges and freezers are collected under a separate scheme). However, if you receive Council Tax and/or Housing benefits, you are entitled to a 50% reduction in the cost of a bulky waste collection. Please be aware that there is a non-refundable £13.00 admin fee charged if you cancel the collection once payment has been made.\r\rItems that can be collected using bulky waste collection service include:\rFree standing items of furniture\rSofas/beds \rCarpets\rElectric/push along lawn mowers\rCookers etc.\r\rAs a rule, these are generally items that you would take with you if you moved.