Amsterdam offers free compost on National Compost Day: bring your own bucket
On March 28, Amsterdam residents can collect free compost at multiple city locations to boost their gardens or balconies. This initiative rewards waste separation efforts and promotes sustainable gardening, but supplies are limited—arrive early to secure yours.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | National Compost Day |
| Date | Saturday, 28 March 2026 |
| Locations | 15+ collection points across Amsterdam and Weesp (see list below) |
| Time Slots | Vary by location (e.g., 8:00–17:00, 10:00–14:00) |
| Requirements | Bring your own bucket or bag; no exchange needed |
| Purpose | Encourage waste separation and sustainable gardening |
| Supply | Limited; first-come, first-served |
Example Locations:
- East: Recycling Point Rozenburglaan 1 (8:00–17:00)
- Southeast: Green Hub, Holendrechtplein 44 (10:00–15:00)
- Weesp: Recycling Point Nijverheidslaan 1c (8:00–17:00)
The Municipality of Amsterdam promotes sustainable waste management by incentivizing residents to separate organic waste. This compost giveaway aligns with their broader environmental goals, including reducing landfill use and fostering circular economies in urban areas.
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Get free compost for your garden or balcony
Saturday 28 March is National Compost Day. We will be giving away free compost at several locations around the city. You do not need to bring anything to exchange for the compost. Be sure to arrive early, as supplies are limited.
The free compost is our way of thanking you for separating your waste and encouraging you to keep doing so.
Collect free compost
You can pick up free compost at various locations in Amsterdam and Weesp. Large bags of compost will be available for you to scoop into your own containers. Please bring a bucket or bag to take the compost home in. The collection points are:
East
- Recycling Point Rozenburglaan 1 (8:00 - 17:00)
- Recycling Point Marie Baronlaan 13 (8:00 - 17:00)
- SET Community Gardens - Playfield opposite Erich Salomonstraat 72 (10:00 - 14:00)
- Allotment Garden Diemerzeedijk - Diemerzeedijk 50 (9:00 - 13:00)
- Community Centre Jeruzalem - Van 't Hofflaan 29 (10:00 - 16:00)
- Neighbourhood Green IJsbaanpad - opposite Jachthavenweg 2 (9:00 - 15:00)
Southeast
- Recycling Point Meerkerkdreef 31 (8:00 - 17:00)
- Green Hub - Holendrechtplein 44 (10:00 - 15:00)
South
- Spijteltuin - opposite Anthony Fokkerweg 3 (11:00 - 14:00)
West
- Recycling Point Seineweg 1 (8:00 - 17:00)
New West
- Recycling Point Seineweg 1 (8:00 - 17:00)
- Recycling Point Henk Sneevlietweg (8:00 - 17:00)
North
- Recycling Point Toetsenbordweg 41 (8:00 - 17:00)
Centre
- Ruijtergaard - opposite De Ruijterkade 143 (11:00 - 14:00)
Weesp
- Recycling Point Weesp - Nijverheidslaan 1c (8:00 - 17:00)
A real vitamin boost
Composting is a natural process in which vegetable and fruit scraps, leaves and other garden waste are transformed into nutrient-rich soil. Bacteria, fungi and small soil organisms such as worms and insects help break down the waste, turning it into compost within weeks or months: a rich, fertile soil that helps plants thrive.
Want to know more?
Would you like more information about composting at home and composting initiatives in the city? Visit Van Amsterdamse Bodem.