Alkmaar residents can pick up free compost on National Compost Day
On 28 March, Alkmaar residents can collect free compost at the local recycling centre as part of National Compost Day. This initiative rewards waste separation efforts and helps improve soil quality while reducing residual waste for households.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | National Compost Day |
| Date | 28 March 2026 |
| Location | Alkmaar recycling centre, Diamantweg 16 |
| Time | 8:00 – 17:15 |
| Eligibility | Alkmaar residents |
| Compost per 140L bin | ~20 kg |
| Requirements | Bring your own bag, bin, or trailer |
| Limit | Limited amount per visitor |
The municipality of Alkmaar, in collaboration with waste processor HVC, promotes sustainable waste management by encouraging residents to separate organic waste. This initiative aligns with broader environmental goals to reduce landfill use and reuse valuable raw materials.
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Free compost for Alkmaar residents on 28 March
Saturday, 28 March 2026 is National Compost Day. Residents of Alkmaar can collect free compost that day at the Alkmaar recycling centre. Compost Day is a thank-you to all residents for separating their vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGF) and food scraps. You can collect the compost between 8:00 and 17:15, while stocks last.
Value from separated waste
By separating waste, valuable raw materials are preserved. HVC turns VGF waste and food scraps into compost. Compost improves soil structure, retains rainwater better and supports life in the soil.
Practical information
You can collect the compost at the recycling centre on Diamantweg 16 in Alkmaar. Please bring your own bag, bin or trailer to carry the compost. Each visitor is allowed to take a limited amount. This way, we ensure that as many residents as possible can collect compost.
A small effort, a big impact
A full 140-litre VGF bin yields around 20 kilograms of compost. By separating waste properly, you reduce residual waste and help reuse valuable raw materials.