The authority said residents could book extra slots via its online booking system, external at alternative sites, the nearest being at Thorn Turn, Dunstable and Ampthill.
Wye said “people should be able to continue to carry on recycling” as there are four other recycling centres in Central Bedfordshire.
“The council website also has other ideas for reusing, repairing and repurposing unwanted items which people might find to be even more convenient,” she added
Residents will continue to receive their kerbside collections, which can be checked on the council’s website, external.