ESB provides leaf bins

With the first cooler days, the autumn colours begin to change and the leaves start to fall. In autumn, the available volume of organic waste bins is soon no longer sufficient to get rid of the leaves, especially for large trees. The waste disposal and service company (ESB) will therefore be offering leaf bins again from the end of September.

Borrowing conditions

The bins can be collected from the ESB recycling centre (Schaffeldstr. 74) during opening hours from Wednesday, 18 September. There is a charge of 24 euros per bin for the three-month seasonal period. As an alternative to collection at the recycling centre, the ESB will deliver the leaf bins for a transport fee of 10 euros per transport. Simply call 02871 953-3400 or send an e-mail with your name and address to info(at)esb.bocholt(dot)de.

Harbouring leaf bins saves energy

After the season, the bins can remain at the borrower's premises. This eliminates the need to transport them. Anyone who has decided to keep the bin until the next leaf season will receive a seasonal sticker from the ESB in late summer. The bins can of course also be returned. The ESB will provide this transport service for a fee of 10 euros.

Emptying

The leaf bins are included in the fortnightly collection of organic waste and are emptied until the end of the year. From January onwards, the leaf bins will no longer be emptied.

The use of leaf bins is limited to the city area of Bocholt. This regulation does not apply to outdoor areas where no organic waste bins have been set up.

General information

In the garden, leaves should be left under trees, bushes and hedges wherever possible. This layer of leaves provides an important ecological protective cover for small soil organisms. In addition, the rotting leaves are a natural fertiliser for the soil and also protect it from drying out.

Recycling centre opening hours

Closed on Mondays
Tuesdays to Fridays: 9:00 - 18:00
Saturdays: 9:00 - 13:00

ESB employee Daniel Heinen will answer any questions by telephone on 02871 953-3401 or by e-mail daniel.heinen(at)esb.bocholt(dot)de.