As personal property tax bills arrive in mailboxes in early October, the Treasurer’s Office has launched a new payment portal.

The updated platform offers two payment options: Bank Transfer (ACH) or credit card with a low flat fee of no more than $7.

You can find a link to the personal property tax portal here.

The Fall 2025 edition of our quarterly digital newsletter was released on Oct. 1.

Learn about the Bedford Area Resource Council, the new Headset to Badge program, and much more. Click here to read.

Fall brush collection starts October 15 and continues through November 15.

Residential yard waste (limbs, branches, leaves) will be accepted at one of Bedford County's eight full-service waste collection centers.

Find a center near you at www.bedfordcountyva.gov/waste.

Early, in-person voting for the 2025 Gubernatorial Election continues this month.

Early voting is held at the Bedford County Gym (1059 Turning Point Rd., Bedford). Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, October 25, and Saturday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Learn more about voting at www.bedfordcountyva.gov/vote.

Bedford County administrative offices will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.

The Waste Management Facility and gated waste collection centers will be open. The Bedford Area Welcome Center will also be open.

New applications for Bedford County’s Land Use program are due to the Commissioner’s Office by November 3, 2025.

An application will be required to enter a parcel into the program for the first time or if a change has been made during 2025 to a parcel that is currently participating in the program.

Learn more here.

The 2025 Disc Golf Pro Tour Championship will take place in Bedford County October 16-29, 2025.

Athletes will play at Bedford County’s New London Tech Disc Golf Course and Ivy Hill Golf Course

Find more information about volunteering or buying tickets here.

Parks & Recreation basketball registration is now underway through Oct. 31, 2025.

Ages 5-18 can play, and registration is $40 per player.

Sign up online at www.bedfordcountyva.gov/register.

Bring the family to Parks & Recreation’s Halloween Spooktacular at Falling Creek Park on October 25.

The fun starts at 4 p.m. Trick or treat from various community vendors and enjoy kids’ activities. This is a free event.