Leaves and garden waste

Dispose of leaves and garden waste in the green bin (organic waste bin). You can also create your own compost heap. Garden waste can usually be disposed of free of charge at the recycling center.

Leaves and garden waste clog street drains. In addition, many drains are not connected to a sewage treatment plant, but to a rainwater or infiltration sewer that discharges into a ditch. During heavy rainfall, clogged street drains can no longer drain rainwater, resulting in flooding on streets or in homes and businesses. Blockages can also cause wastewater to end up in the ditch, which is harmful to the (aquatic) environment. Furthermore, unblocking the street drains leads to unnecessarily high maintenance costs.

Costs

If you have a lot of bulky garden waste, take it to your local recycling center. This is (generally) free of charge.

Water quality

Street drains are only intended for clean (rain)water. All other materials that end up in street drains affect water quality.

Tips

• Throw leaves and garden waste in the green organic waste bin.
• Make a compost heap in your garden.
• You can also take leaves to the leaf bin in your neighbourhood in the fall. Many municipalities facilitate this.
• If you have a lot of bulky garden waste, take it to your local recycling center.
• More information (Milieu Centraal)