The Winter 2026 edition of Bedford County Community Connection, our quarterly digital newsletter, is now available to read online.
This issue features an in-depth look at the upcoming renovations to the historic Montvale School building. A 1958 graduate shares memories and photos of his time there.
Follow this link to the full-screen version.
The transfer building at the Bedford County Waste Management Facility will be closed for flooring renovations from Jan. 8–12, 2026.
During this period, small waste loads may be accepted in a designated temporary area within the facility. Please note that space is limited, and large loads may not be accommodated.
Residents are encouraged to postpone bringing waste to the facility until renovations are completed.
Beginning Jan. 4, 2026, the Shady Grove Waste Convenience Center (2544 Jordantown Rd., Vinton) will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
To help prevent illegal dumping, new fencing has recently been installed around the facility.
If residents have questions, contact Bedford County’s Solid Waste Department at 540-586-7656.
Bedford County government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.
The Waste Management Facility, gated waste convenience centers, and the Bedford Area Welcome Center will be open.
Delinquent tax bills are being mailed out this month.
To help residents plan ahead, the Treasurer’s Office is now accepting prepayments for 2026 tax bills. Contact the office to learn more: taxinquiry@bedfordcountyva.gov or 540-586-7670.
To learn more about paying taxes in Bedford County, visit www.bedfordcountyva.gov/taxes.
Applications for Tax Relief for the Elderly and Disabled will be accepted from Jan. 1-Feb.28, 2026.
The qualifications are: 1) Total household income cannot exceed $50,000. 2) Net worth cannot exceed $150,000.
To apply, call the Commissioner of Revenue’s office: 540-586-7626.
Spring sports registration with Bedford County Parks & Recreation is open from Jan. 6-31, 2026.
Spring sports are soccer, baseball, softball, and flag football. Registration fee is $40 per player.
Learn more and sign up at www.bedfordcountyva.gov/sports.
This month, another group of residents living within 500 feet of Smith Mountain Lake or Leesville Lake will receive notices to have their private sewage disposal systems pumped out in 2026.
Supervisors approved the Mandatory Sewage Disposal System Pump-Out program in 2024.
Learn more at www.bedfordcountyva.gov/pumpout.
The Bedford County Board of Supervisors will set their 2026 meeting calendar this month.
Their organizational and planning meeting is Jan. 13, 2026, at 7 p.m. At this meeting, Supervisors will also elect a chair and vice-chair.
Organizational meetings for the Planning Commission, Economic Development Authority and Agricultural Economic Development Advisory Board will be held in February.
Bedford County is taking applications for two seats on the Local Board of Building Code Appeals and one seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Submit your application easily online at www.bedfordcountyva.gov/boards.
