Zoetermeer offers free branch collection for spring garden cleanup
Residents of Zoetermeer can now easily dispose of garden branches as the municipality offers free home collection on April 23 and 24. Book an appointment to have your bundled branches picked up and turned into compost, making spring cleanup hassle-free.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Collection Dates | Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, 2026 |
| Registration | Online at www.zoetermeer.nl/takkenroute or phone: 14 079, option 2 |
| Branch Requirements | Max length: 1.5 meters, max weight per bundle: 30 kg |
| Excluded Garden Waste | Leaves, tree stumps |
| Autumn Collection | Also available; check website for updates |
The municipality of Zoetermeer is responsible for waste management and environmental services, including garden waste collection. This initiative aims to support residents in maintaining clean and sustainable neighborhoods by providing convenient disposal options.
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The municipality collects your branches for you
You’ve tidied up your garden to fully enjoy the spring weather. Now you’re left with branches you can’t dispose of with your GFT+E waste. No problem—on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24, we’ll collect your branches for you. We’ll pick them up at your home and turn them into compost.
Want your branches collected?
Make an appointment so your address is included in the branch collection route. To do so, visit www.zoetermeer.nl/takkenroute. Here, you’ll find more information about the day the branch collection route passes through your neighborhood. Prefer to register by phone? You can call 14 079, option 2, the customer service department for Waste Collection.
Your branches must not exceed 1.5 meters in length and must be bundled together. Each bundle may not weigh more than 30 kilograms. Other garden waste, such as leaves and tree stumps, will not be collected.
Autumn
You can also rely on the branch collection route in the autumn. Keep an eye on the website mentioned above for up-to-date information.