Residents can collect free compost this Saturday in De Gouw
Turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold! Residents can collect free compost on March 28 at Het Rietbos in De Gouw, made from organic waste like food scraps. A great way to enrich your garden soil while reducing waste—arrive early for the best chance to grab some.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Free Compost Day |
| Date | Saturday, March 28, 2026 |
| Time | 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| Location | Sports complex Het Rietbos, De Gouw |
| Compost per bin | 15–20 kg (from 140-litre organic waste) |
| Registration required? | No, but mornings may be busier |
| Alternative location | Middenmeer (unavailable due to construction) |
HVC is a waste processing company responsible for converting organic waste collected from households into compost. This initiative helps promote recycling and sustainable gardening practices among residents.
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Compost Day: Free compost for residents
Organic waste and food scraps are the basis for a great new product: compost. A valuable raw material that can improve soil in your (allotment) garden. HVC produces compost from the organic waste collected, such as potato peels, chicken bones, and apple cores. Each full 140-litre organic waste bin equals about 15 to 20 kilograms of compost.
On Saturday, March 28, you can collect free compost at sports complex Het Rietbos in De Gouw. 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.