Leiderdorp residents to receive free compost this Saturday for waste separation efforts
Leiderdorp rewards its residents for separating organic waste with three free bags of compost this Saturday. Last year, the municipality collected over 1.8 million kilograms of organic waste, contributing to compost production and sustainable biogas.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Compost Day |
| Date | Saturday, March 28, 2026 |
| Time | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
| Location | Leiderdorp municipal waste facility (Simon Smitweg 9) |
| Organic waste collected | 1,853,416 kg (2025) |
| Reward | 3 free bags of compost per resident |
| Campaign slogan | 'Do something crazy, put waste in the right place' |
The municipality of Leiderdorp plays a key role in waste management by encouraging residents to separate organic waste, which is then processed into compost and biogas. This initiative aligns with national efforts to reduce litter and promote sustainability.
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Free compost on Saturday, March 28
This coming Saturday is National Compost Day. This is the day when organizations throughout the Netherlands thank people for separating their waste. The municipality also wants to thank everyone, as last year 1,853,416 kilograms of organic waste was collected in Leiderdorp. This is more than the previous year.
As a thank you for properly separating vegetable, fruit, garden waste, and food scraps, residents can collect three free bags of compost this Saturday. This is possible from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Leiderdorp municipal waste facility (Simon Smitweg 9).
Why separate organic waste
Organic waste such as vegetable, fruit, garden waste, and food scraps is used, among other things, to produce compost. Compost is waste that decomposes naturally. After some time, it can be used as soil enrichment. By separating waste properly, Leiderdorp reduces litter, produces more compost, and generates sustainable biogas. Want more tips? Visit www.does-gek.nl. 'Do something crazy, put waste in the right place' is the Leiderdorp campaign against litter.