From 1 November 2023, all visitors to Central Bedfordshire recycling centres (also known as HWRCs and tidy tips) will be asked to present a valid form of I.D. as proof of residency in Central Bedfordshire.
What are the current forms of accepted I.D.?
- Current UK driving licence (photo card or paper licence will be accepted) *
- Council Tax bill – from the current financial year*
- Utility bill (gas, electricity, or water) – less than a year old*
- Letter from HMRC or the Home Office – less than a year old*
- Current bus pass
- Current disabled parking permit
*May be displayed electronically via a mobile phone
This brings Central Bedfordshire Council in line with many of its neighbouring authorities and means that visitors to sites at Ampthill, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard and Thorn Turn (Houghton Regis) will need to bring along valid ID to gain entry to the tidy tip.
More information here – https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/tidytips