A5 waste Accept leaflet - 17/5 - Bedfordshire County Council

See below how you may be affected.PERMITS ARE FREE. If you need a permit please ensure youhave obtained one before you arrive at site.A householder in a car including MPV’s and 4x4s, plushobby trailer up to 1.2m x 0.9m (excluding towbar)GENERALWASTE ANDRECYCLABLEWASTEe.g. gardenwasteONE - THREEITEMS OFDIY WASTEFOUR - SIXITEMS OFDIY WASTEPER MONTHMORE THANSIX ITEMS OFDIY WASTENO PERMITNEEDEDNO PERMITNEEDEDYou will needa PERMITwhich will bevalid for onevisit per monthYou will needto makealternativearrangementse.g. hire a skipsee overleaffor list of DIYwaste itemsPlease see listavailable fromsite staff, websiteor see the yellowpagesA Trader/Commercial WasteNO ACCESS TO THE SITES AT ALLTo request a permit tel: (01234) 408386or visit www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/wastepermitPermits will be available 2-3 days after request

A householder in a van, pickup or flatback, or on footor+A car towing a single axle trailer (from 1.2m x 0.9m up to 1.8m x 1.2mand up to 60cm high with a cover) (excluding towbar)You will need a PERMITRECYCLABLEWASTEe.g. gardenwasteGENERALWASTEDIY WASTEUP TO SIXITEMS PERMONTHMORE THANSIX ITEMS OFDIY WASTEThe permit is valid for multiplevisits in a 31 day periodThe permit will become invalidafter 31 days and retained bysite staff. You will then need toapply for a new permitIf you are hiring a vehicle youwill need to bringyour hire documents with youwhen you visit these sites.You will needa PERMITwhich will bevalid for onevisit per monthsee overleaffor list of DIYwaste itemsYou will needto makealternativearrangementse.g. hire askipPlease see listavailable fromsite staff, websiteor see the yellowpagesPERMITS will be related to the different types of waste being delivered

The following WILL NOT haveaccess to these sites:-Any vehicle with more than 4 wheelsAny trailer more than 1.8m long by1.2m wideAny twin axle trailerAny tipperAny vehicle carrying trade wasteAlternative disposal arrangements●●hiring a skip.using one of the waste bag services available at DIY stores.● taking your waste to a private waste disposal or recycling facilityFor further information see site staff for a leaflet or visitwww.bedfordshire.gov.uk/waste permit or see the Yellow Pages forlocal companies/sites.Some waste, such as asbestos, may not be accepted at privatedisposal/recycling facilities.Private sites will charge, so please contact them beforehand for detailson pricing and the types of waste they will/will not accept.Once you deposit your waste at any of the sites your waste becomes theproperty of the site operator.Additional waste restrictionsUnder the new policy householders will be able to dispose of thefollowing items in any one calendar year with a permit.● 1 refrigerator● 1 freezer●2 tyres

DIY WasteWhat we mean by DIY waste is for example shown below.1 bath tub 1 toilet pan 1 cistern 1 wash basin1 watertank 1 standard door1 kitchen worktop(max. length 1.5m)1 kitchen unit100ltrs1 window frame1 tree stump (max100mm diameter)1 fence paneland post1 sack (100 litres)of soil or rubble100ltrs100ltrs2 sacks (100 litre sacks)of other DIY waste e.g. tiles etc.This means if you have a largeamount of DIY waste you will needto make alternative disposalarrangements.For details of alternative disposal arrangements see site staff fora leaflet, visit www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/waste permit or checkout the Yellow Pages.Remember a maximum of 6 items only permonth will be accepted with a permit

General site informationWhat recyclable material the sitesacceptGlass bottles and jars, wood, corrugated cardboard,paper, books, garden waste, textiles, scrap metal,white goods, cans, car batteries, used engine oil,gas cylinders, paint, fridges, freezers and tyresPlease:● pre-sort waste to enable it to be recycled and placed in theappropriate containers● for safety reasons, keep children and pets in cars● ask if you need any assistance● follow instructions of site operatives● note that any waste left outside the gates of the sites will beregarded as fly tipping. Individuals caught fly tipping anywhere will beliable for prosecutionWhat the sites do not acceptAnimal faeces and animal beddingContaminated materials presenting a directcontact riskWhole/sectioned trees (more than 100mm indiameter)Un-sectioned conifers e.g. leylandiiEngine oil in quantities greater than 15 litresAsbestosCommercial/trade waste

If you are unable to take waste to a site yourself and require your wasteto be taken to the sites by someone else on your behalf, please state thisat the time of applying for a permit.All expired permits will be retained by site staff who will forward detailsof any suspect trade waste and further permits will not be issued. Allinformation will be stored on a database registered under the DataProtection Act.Bedfordshire County Council reserves the right to use this informationand details to review the site usage. False or misleading information maybe forwarded to the Environment Agency, Inland Revenue, TradingStandards and other law enforcement agencies.Bedfordshire County Council and Wyvern Waste Services would like tosay thank you to all Bedfordshire householders for their support andefforts made towards recycling.For further information and details of howto obtain a permit call:(01234) 408386 or visitwww.bedfordshire.gov.uk/wastepermitBEDFORDBOROUGHBedfordshire Household WasteRecycling Centres:MID BEDSAMPTHILL Abbey LaneBEDFORD Barkers LaneBIGGLESWADE Bells BrookDUNSTABLE Frenchs AvenueLEIGHTON BUZZARD Shenley Hill RoadSOUTH BEDS

This leaflet is about the Council’s waste and recycling services. If you wouldlike it translated into your own language or require a copy in your ownlanguage please contact (01234) 228583.AlbanianFrenchGujaratiUrduBengaliPunjabiItalianPolishIf you require this leaflet in large type,braille or audio cassette please contact(01234) 228583Issue no 1 - May 2004