City collects disused Christmas trees

Disposal and service company collects Christmas trees from Friday

In most Bocholt households, the Christmas tree has had its day. The waste disposal and service company will collect the old trees from Friday, 10 January to Thursday, 16 January.

After New Year: rubbish collection postponed by one day

On New Year's Day, work also stops for waste collection. This means that emptying is postponed by one day after the public holiday.

The new waste calendar: by post and digitally

District division remains unchanged // Use the waste navigation system and ESB app

The waste calendar 2025 is currently being sent to all Bocholt households by post, according to the Bocholt waste disposal and service company (ESB). There have been no changes to the district categorisation; the same numbers and letters apply as last year.

Changes to waste collection over the Christmas holidays

Dates at a glance

Due to the Christmas holidays, there will be changes to waste collection.

Public holidays: When citizens can dispose of their waste at the recycling centre

Closed during the public holidays // Tips for waste disposal

The city of Bocholt informs about the changed opening hours of the recycling centre on Schaffeldstraße during the Christmas and New Year period.

Clean holidays: tips for the correct use of waste disposal containers

City of Bocholt gives tips for disposal

Around 100 depot container locations of the waste disposal and service company (ESB) are available to Bocholt's citizens to dispose of glass, paper and old clothes. Most people use this opportunity responsibly - but unfortunately, especially after public holidays such as Christmas and New Year's Eve, rubbish is often deposited next to the containers inappropriately.

Changed collection dates for waste bins around the Christmas holidays

Days off in the middle of the week // Shifts in waste collection

The Christmas holidays fall in the middle of the week this year and therefore affect the regular collection dates for waste bins. Some collections will be brought forward to ensure smooth disposal.

Record revenue from municipal bulky waste exchange

2,900 euros in favour of the Kinderschutzbund Bocholt // 70 beer tent tables with articles // Contribution to waste avoidance and sustainability

A record amount of 2,900 euros was raised at the last bulky waste exchange organised by the city of Bocholt at the end of November. This time, the proceeds went to the Bocholt Child Protection Association.

Snow in Bocholt: City on winter duty

Clearance underway // No closures necessary // Changes for waste collection in outdoor areas

There was also heavy snowfall in Bocholt on Friday night. The municipal employees of the waste disposal and service company (ESB) have been on winter duty since the early hours of the morning.

Flood protection: desanding of the Aasee inlet from next week

Measures to be completed before the next swimming season // Work begins

In November, the city of Bocholt begins desanding the inlet to Bocholter Aasee to ensure that the lake can continue to fulfil its important flood protection role in the future. This measure will ensure the flow of water.