How to prevent a flood of packaging at Christmas

Next Tuesday, 21 November, the waste disposal and service company invites you to an inspirational evening on the question of how to avoid a "flood of packaging" on Christmas Eve.

The waste advisory service of the waste disposal and service company (ESB) invites you to an inspirational evening about Christmas packaging on Tuesday, 21 November from 6 to 8 pm at the ESB. "With this evening, we want to offer inspiration for wrapping gifts in a different way. But we would also like to invite you to bring your own ideas and share them with others," says waste consultant Petra Tacke. The waste...

Disposal and service company trains for winter service

Driving safety training for heavy machinery // 40 drivers in action

Braking exercises with trucks, Unimogs, tractors and gritters: 40 drivers now practised for winter operations on the premises of the waste disposal and service company (ESB). The driver safety training is offered on several dates every year. In heavy snow, fog, rain and poor visibility - the drivers of the waste disposal and service company are also on the road in difficult weather conditions. Winter work...

Sick trees in the city forest must be felled

Work to begin in mid-November // Paths closed in sections

In Bocholt's municipal forest, about 1000 diseased and dying trees will have to be felled this year. This has now been announced by the city of Bocholt. About three percent of the trees in the 45-hectare area are affected. Deadwood will also be removed from the treetops.

Organic waste bin for leaves available from 26 September

Leaf bin of the waste disposal and service company (ESB) can be collected from the recycling centre

Where to put the autumn leaves? The city of Bocholt provides a special leaf bin for Bocholt residents whose organic waste bins are overflowing with leaves in autumn. This can be collected from the recycling centre from Tuesday, 26 September, or will be brought for a fee.

Where to put small electrical appliances?

ESB information stand on Tuesday, 5 September from 9-12 hrs on St. George's Square

Where to put small electrical appliances such as razors, hair dryers, toasters or smartphones? Never put them in the residual waste. The Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt (ESB) provides information. On Tuesday, 5 September, ESB waste advisor Petra Tacke will be offering an information stand on the subject of recycling small electrical appliances at St. Georg-Platz. From 9-12 a.m. she will provide...

Large ESB Children's Flea Market on 17 September

Make-up date for event fixed // 120 stands on Schaffeldstraße

On Sunday, 17 September, there will be the popular children's flea market of the Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb (ESB). Well-preserved children's items will be sold at over 120 stalls from 2 to 5 pm.

Recycling centre closes earlier on 1 September

The Bocholt recycling centre on Schaffeldstraße will exceptionally close at 2 p.m. next Friday, 1 September, for operational reasons. The Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt would like to point this out.

On Saturday, 2 September, the recycling centre will open its doors again at the usual opening hours from 9 am.

Recycling centre closes earlier on Friday

Closed in the afternoon from 2 pm

The Bocholt recycling centre on Schaffeldstraße will exceptionally close at 2 p.m. next Friday, 1 September, for operational reasons. The Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt would like to point this out.

Service anniversary: Karina Fißer with the City of Bocholt for 25 years

Citizens are familiar above all with their voice

Karina Fißer is now celebrating 25 years of service at the Bocholt municipal administration. Countless citizens are particularly familiar with her voice, as Fißer is often the central contact person at the citizens' telephone of the Bocholt waste disposal and service company (ESB).

Hermann Mayland with the ESB for 25 years

Hermann Mayland from Bocholt celebrates 25 years of service at Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt (ESB) on 1 July. The native of Bocholt and trained gardener distinguished himself in his stations in the private sector not only with his gardening skills but also with his skill in dealing with technical equipment as well as maintenance and repair. As an accomplished all-round craftsman, he continues to use...