Holiday waste collection changes: check your new pickup schedule now
Your waste collection schedule is changing during the upcoming holidays. Avoid missed pickups by checking the new dates in the HVC app or online. Don’t let your bins overflow—plan ahead to keep your neighborhood clean.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Good Friday (April 3) | Waste collection proceeds as usual; customer service and drop-off stations open. |
| Easter Monday (April 6) | No waste collection; rescheduled to a different day. |
| Waste drop-off stations | Closed on public holidays; expect longer wait times before/after holidays. |
| HVC App | Check pickup dates, set reminders, and view opening hours. |
| Bin placement | Must be outside by 07:30 AM on collection day. |
HVC is a regional waste management organization responsible for collecting and processing household waste in multiple Dutch provinces. It ensures smooth waste disposal services, including scheduling adjustments during holidays to maintain public hygiene and service continuity.
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Waste collection during the holidays: what you need to know
During the holidays, HVC’s waste collection schedule changes. Note: your bin may be emptied on a different day or at a different time than usual. Place the bin outside by 07:30. Want to know when HVC will arrive? Check the waste calendar in the HVC app or at hvcgroep.nl well in advance.
Open on Good Friday
On Good Friday (Friday, April 3), everything will proceed as usual with HVC. Waste will be collected, HVC’s customer service will be available during normal hours, and the (unmanned) waste drop-off station will be open.
What about Easter?
On Easter Monday (Monday, April 6), HVC will not collect waste, and collections will take place on a different day than usual. Want to know which day your bin will be emptied? Check the HVC app or at hvcgroep.nl/afvalkalender.
Always on time with the HVC app
Never forget to put your bin out again? Download the HVC app, enter your postcode and house number, and you’ll see immediately when HVC will arrive to empty your bin. Tip: enable the ‘waste reminder’ notification in the HVC app. That way, you’ll always know when each bin will be collected.
Waste drop-off stations closed on holidays
The waste drop-off stations will be closed on public holidays, including the unmanned sections. The days before and after holidays are often busier. If you still want to visit, expect longer wait times or consider coming on another day. Check the opening hours in the HVC app or at hvcgroep.nl/afvalbrengstations.