Easter 2026: Check Your Waste Collection Schedule and Town Hall Hours
Easter weekend brings changes to waste collection and municipal services. If your bin is normally emptied on Monday, it will be collected on Saturday, April 4. The town hall and recycling centre will also have adjusted hours—plan ahead to avoid missed collections.
| Service | Good Friday (April 3) | Easter Monday (April 6) |
|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Open 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Closed |
| Otelaar Recycling Centre | Open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Closed |
| Waste Collection | Normal routes | No collection (moved to April 4) |
| Monday Collections | N/A | Collected on Saturday, April 4 |
| More Info | Mijnafvalwijzer.nl |
Local municipalities in the Netherlands manage waste collection schedules and public service hours, including adjustments for holidays like Easter. These changes ensure continuity of essential services while accommodating public and staff needs during festive periods.
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Easter Opening Hours
Good Friday open
Friday, April 3, 2026 is Good Friday. You can call and visit by appointment as usual between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. The Otelaar recycling centre will also be open on Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Easter Monday closed
Monday, April 6, 2026 is Easter Monday. The town hall and the recycling centre will be closed. The town hall will reopen and you can dispose of waste at the recycling centre starting Tuesday, April 7.
Waste collection on Saturday, April 4
On Good Friday, normal waste collection routes will be followed. No waste will be collected on Easter Monday. This waste will be collected two days earlier, on Saturday, April 4. If your bin is normally emptied on Monday, it will now be emptied on the preceding Saturday. Please note: place your container out on time, as the route may be driven differently.
For up-to-date information about waste collection around all holidays, visit Mijnafvalwijzer.nl.