Dijk en Waard residents can collect free compost this Saturday
This Saturday, March 28, residents of Dijk en Waard can pick up free compost from 08:00 to 16:00, rewarding their efforts in waste separation. Bring your own bags and tools—supplies are limited, so arrive early to benefit your garden and the environment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | National Compost Day |
| Date | Saturday, March 28, 2026 |
| Time | 08:00 – 16:00 |
| Location | Foxtrot, De Vaandel business park, Heerhugowaard |
| Eligibility | Residents of Dijk en Waard |
| Requirements | Bring own bags, buckets, shovel, and tarp for trailers |
| Compost per green bin | 15–20 kg |
| Organizer | Afvalbedrijf Association |
The Afvalbedrijf Association, responsible for waste management in the region, organizes National Compost Day to promote sustainable waste practices. By providing free compost, they encourage residents to continue separating organic waste, reducing landfill use and supporting local circular economies.
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Free compost available on National Compost Day
On Saturday, March 28, all residents of Dijk en Waard can collect or load compost for free between 08:00 and 16:00 at the Foxtrot on the De Vaandel business park in Heerhugowaard. Be sure to arrive early, as supplies are limited!
Residents thanked
National Compost Day is an initiative by the Afvalbedrijf Association to thank residents for their efforts in separating vegetable, fruit, and garden waste (vfg+w). Vfg and food scraps form the basis for a new product: compost. A valuable raw material that improves soil in (allotment) gardens. Each full green bin yields approximately 15 to 20 kilograms of compost.
Enhancing gardens
Garden waste brought to the waste separation station is also processed into compost. The best part? This compost is a local product, made from branches, leaves, and other pruning waste from the area. This not only benefits the environment and promotes local reuse but also makes the municipality greener and more beautiful.
Sustainable soil management
Compost is a natural product, as waste is turned into a new raw material. It also contributes to sustainable soil management due to its high organic matter content and ability to retain CO₂.
Proper waste separation
By properly separating our waste, we can maximize the reuse of raw materials. This also applies to vfg waste: what isn’t in it doesn’t need to be removed. Dutch composters put in a lot of effort to remove contamination from vfg waste. If the collected vfg waste is free of other waste, the quality of the compost is also better.
Where and when?
On Saturday, March 28, between 08:00 and 16:00, you are welcome to collect compost for free. This can be done at the Foxtrot location on the De Vaandel business park in Heerhugowaard. No advance registration is required. However, you must bring your own bags, buckets, and a shovel. If you arrive with a trailer, it is mandatory to cover it with a tarp or net.