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9 November 2026
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Elstow Waste Transfer Site

Green garden waste bin. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Council pause green waste collections following Elstow waste site fire

Bedford Borough Council has paused green bin waste collections following a fire at Elstow Transfer Station, which broke out on Friday night (4 July). While the station is out of action, they have...
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An overhead shot of Fire crews monitoring a controlled burn at the Elstow Waste Transfer site warehouse after fire broke out on 4 July 2025 Image: Lester Jay/Dronewitness

Fire crews remain at Elstow waste site as controlled burn continues and A6 stays closed

Fire crews are expected to remain at the Elstow Waste Transfer Site throughout the weekend as a controlled burn continues following a large fire that broke out on Friday night (4 July)...
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