From 1 November 2023, Central Bedfordshire residents will be required to provide proof of address to gain entry to any of CBC’s four Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) – also known as tidy tips. This brings the Council in line with many of the neighbouring authorities who have introduced similar measures and aims to reduce the financial burden on our council tax payers by reducing the number of non-CBC residents using CBC sites.
Acceptable forms of ID include a current UK Driving Licence (photo card or paper licence will be accepted); a council tax bill from the current financial year; a utility bill (gas, electricity or water) which is less than a year old; a letter from HMRC or the Home Office which is less than a year old; current bus pass or a current disabled parking permit.
CBC are also encouraging residents to stay up to date by signing up for waste alerts and to visit the CBC website for further information and reminders: www.