Site rules for our Household Waste Recycling Centres

Our Household Waste Recycling Centres (Tidy tips) are for the use of householders and trade vehicles.

You will require a permit if you are bringing household waste in a van or a trailer or for some types of waste such as DIY. Permits are free and can be booked online

The following vehicles will not be permitted access to the site:

  • any vehicle with more than four wheels
  • any trailer more than 1.8m long by 1.2m wide
  • any twin axle trailer/tipper

For single-axle tipper vehicles and any vehicle carrying trade/commercial waste, contact site staff.

Using the sites

When using our sites please:

  • wear appropriate clothing and footwear
  • keep children and pets in vehicles
  • act in a safe and responsible way whilst using this site

Trade waste

Trade waste is a chargeable service and is only accepted at Thorn Turn.

Photography/filming

Photography and filming are not permitted on site.

Respect for staff and site users

Our staff have the right to undertake their duties without fear of physical or verbal abuse. Anyone who physically or verbally abuses a member of staff, contractor, or their fellow site users may be subject to arrest, prosecution, or banning from this and other Household Waste Recycling Centre sites in Central Bedfordshire.