Krimpen aan den IJssel residents can claim free compost on National Compost Day
Residents of Krimpen aan den IJssel can collect a free bag of compost on March 28 as part of National Compost Day. This initiative rewards waste separation efforts, helping reduce household waste costs while benefiting the environment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | National Compost Day |
| Date | Saturday, March 28, 2026 |
| Time | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Location | Resource Center, Stormsweg 11, Krimpen aan den IJssel |
| Quantity | 1 bag per person, max 2 per household |
| Availability | While supplies last |
| New Waste Policy | Pay-per-bag residual waste disposal |
| Free Bags Available | Biodegradable GFT+E bags at Town Hall |
The municipality of Krimpen aan den IJssel plays a key role in waste management by promoting sustainable practices like waste separation. It also implements local policies, such as pay-per-bag residual waste disposal, to encourage environmentally friendly behavior among residents.
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Free bag of compost during National Compost Day
On Saturday, March 28, the municipality of Krimpen aan den IJssel will participate in National Compost Day. On this day, we thank residents for separating vegetable, fruit, and garden waste and food scraps (GFT+E). This waste is used, among other things, to produce biogas and compost.
Practical information
Date: Saturday, March 28 Time: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Location: Resource Center (recycling center), Stormsweg 11, Krimpen aan den IJssel Quantity: One bag of compost per person, with a maximum of two bags per household. While supplies last.
You can use the compost for your garden or plants.
New residual waste rate
Since this year, you pay each time you dispose of a bag of residual waste or throw a residual waste bag into the collection container. The less residual waste you have, the lower your waste costs. By properly separating your GFT+E waste, you reduce the amount of residual waste. This is good for the environment and your wallet.
Why separating GFT+E waste is important
Every household produces GFT+E waste, such as vegetable peels, fruit, coffee grounds, tea bags, and food scraps. By keeping this waste separate, you reduce residual waste and ensure that raw materials are reused.
To help you separate waste, you can obtain special biodegradable bags for GFT+E. These, like the special bags for PMD, are available for free at the Town Hall and at the Krimpen Duurzaam counter.
This is a two-year trial. The biodegradable bags are also available for purchase at many supermarkets and can be recognized by the seedling logo.