Public holidays to disrupt municipal services and waste collection in April and May
Residents should plan ahead as town halls, recycling centres, and waste collection services will be closed on several public holidays in April and May. Only emergency phone services will remain available, affecting daily routines and waste disposal schedules.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Closed Dates | 6 April (Easter Monday), 27 April (King’s Day), 5 May (Liberation Day), 14 May (Ascension Day), 25 May (Whit Monday) |
| Affected Services | Town hall counters, recycling centres, walk-in consultations, waste collection |
| Neighbouring Municipalities | Uitgeest, Castricum, Heiloo (recycling centres closed) |
| Good Friday (3 April) | Normal opening hours and waste collection |
| Alternative Waste Info | Check Mijn afvalzaken for rescheduled dates |
Local municipalities manage public services such as waste collection, recycling centres, and town hall operations. These closures are part of standard procedures during national public holidays to align with labour regulations and public observances.
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Town hall and recycling centres closed during public holidays
The town hall and our recycling centres will be closed during the public holidays. On those days, we will only be reachable by telephone.
Opening hours for town hall and recycling centres
The town hall (including counters and reception) and our recycling centres will be closed on the following public holidays:
- Monday 6 April – Easter Monday
- Monday 27 April – King’s Day
- Tuesday 5 May – Liberation Day
- Thursday 14 May – Ascension Day
- Monday 25 May – Whit Monday
The recycling centres in the neighbouring municipalities of Uitgeest, Castricum and Heiloo will also be closed on those days. We will only be reachable by telephone. There will be no walk-in consultations with the Social Team on these days.
No waste collection during public holidays
Is your scheduled waste collection day on one of these public holidays? Your waste container will not be emptied on that day. Check Mijn afvalzaken (Links to an external website) to find out on which day your container will be emptied.
Good Friday
On Good Friday (3 April), the counters, reception desks and recycling centres will be open during normal opening hours. Waste collection will also proceed as usual on that day.