Free compost available for residents this Saturday in West-Friesland
Residents can collect free compost this Saturday, March 28, to enrich their gardens. The compost, made from recycled garden and food waste, is available at two locations in West-Friesland while supplies last.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Free Compost Day |
| Date | Saturday, March 28, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Locations | Municipal yard, Zuiderwijzend 7, Hoogkarspel Sports complex De Valken, Koggeweg, Hem |
| Compost per bin | 15-20 kg (from a 140-litre garden waste bin) |
| Availability | Limited, first-come, first-served |
| More info | www.hvcgroep.nl/compost |
HVC is a waste processing company responsible for collecting and recycling garden and food waste in several Dutch municipalities. Their role includes converting organic waste into compost, promoting circular economy practices, and supporting sustainable gardening.
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Compost Day: Free compost for residents
Garden waste and food scraps are the basis for a great new product: compost. A valuable raw material that can be used to improve soil in your (allotment) garden. HVC produces compost from the garden waste collected, such as potato peels, chicken bones, and apple cores. Each full 140-litre garden waste bin equals about 15 to 20 kilograms of compost.
On Saturday, March 28, you can collect free compost at the following locations:
- Municipal yard, Zuiderwijzend 7 in Hoogkarspel.
- Sports complex De Valken, car park Koggeweg in Hem.
Collection is possible between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. No registration is required, but mornings may be busier. There is limited compost available.
Unfortunately, the location in Middenmeer is not available this year due to construction work.
More information can be found at www.hvcgroep.nl/compost.