You must book a 20-minute time slot prior to your visit. Bookings are free. You can book up to 2 weeks in advance.
We use a booking system to:
- make sure sites are for Central Bedfordshire residents
- reduce queues and waiting times
- give staff time to help you on site
- support recycling, reuse and waste reduction
- stop commercial waste being disposed of
Automatic barriers with number plate recognition (ANPR) will soon be in use.
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What we do/don't accept
Waste permits for recycling centres
Other facilities at Thorn Turn
Booking system FAQs
There is no limit to the number of bookings to deposit unrestricted waste using an unrestricted vehicle. If you want to bring restricted items, you will be limited to the number of bookings you can make. For more information on restricted items, please visit what waste will our household waste recycling centres not accept. All residents are required to book before they visit. Staff on site reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone who does not have a valid booking. Subject to availability you can book another time slot. Alternatively, if you know you can no longer visit during your booked time you can easily amend/cancel your booking via the link on your booking confirmation email. Yes, subject to time-slot availability. To check and book, please visit our online booking form. Yes, you can arrive at any point during your 20-minute booking. You will be asked to provide your: There are some restrictions on waste types, quantities and vehicles. Find out what waste we accept and what we do not accept. You can only make one booking at a time. If you wish to make multiple bookings, you will need to complete a new booking. No, access to the recycling centres is for Central Bedfordshire residents only. On-site staff will check your email booking confirmation on arrival (or booking reference if booked by phone). Staff reserve the right to refuse entry without a valid booking. An automated barrier system will be introduced later this year. No, bookings to dispose of household waste are free of charge. Fees apply to certain non-household wastes (e.g. tyres) and to trade waste at Thorn Turn. The changes aim to: Yes – use the link in your booking confirmation email to change the date, time or centre. If cancelling a booking that included restricted items/vehicles, please wait 24 hours before re-booking. You can make a booking online. Call Customer Services on 0300 300 8000 (Mon–Thu 8:30 – 17:30, Fri 8:30 – 16:30) to request a slot. No – if you only wish to donate, browse or buy items in the reuse shop you do not need a booking. You can book up to two weeks ahead. Use our online booking form. Yes – a staff member will be on site to assist where possible. No – hours remain 9:00 – 17:00 (last booking 16:40). No – a booking is not required to visit the trade waste site at Thorn Turn. Please see our Data Protection and Privacy Statement for full details. Here are some common reasons you may not be able to log in: Select ‘Problems signing in?’ and enter the email you think you registered with. If you don’t receive emails, check Spam/Junk or re-register here.
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