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10. September 2026

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Bulky Waste Exchange: Proceeds will be donated to the AWO's supported living scheme

Donation of around 1,860 euros // Around 1,000 visitors at the bulky waste exchange

A total of 1,858.95 euros was raised at the bulky waste sale organised by the Bocholt Waste Management and Services Company (ESB) on 5 September 2026. Waste management adviser Petra Tacke has now handed over the proceeds from the bulky waste exchange to Corinna Feldberg on behalf of the AWO's assisted living scheme.

27. August 2026

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Early distribution of ESB leaf bins begins on 1 September

Early leaf fall due to drought // Provision of 240-litre bins at the recycling centre

The Bocholt Waste Management and Services Company (ESB) will be distributing additional organic waste bins for leaves from 1 September this year. Due to the ongoing drought, many trees in the town are shedding their leaves much earlier than usual. Residents with a large amount of fallen leaves on their properties can borrow an additional 240-litre bin for the season.

12. August 2026

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No further items will be accepted for the bulky waste collection in September

Next bulky waste collection day on 5 September

The Waste Advisory Service at the Waste Management and Services Company (ESB) has announced that the collection of items for the next bulky waste exchange has now closed. This popular event will take place again on Saturday 5 September, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the ESB.

11. August 2026

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Vandalism at the Bocholt cemetery on Blücherstraße

Damage to the edging of a columbarium

An incident of criminal damage took place at the cemetery on Blücherstraße last weekend. Unknown individuals damaged around 15 kerbstones in an urn burial area within the memorial garden. The City of Bocholt is appealing to the public for any relevant information.

06. August 2026

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Refurbished Räumer Bridge back in service at the Bocholt sewage treatment works

Comprehensive refurbishment of 28-metre bridge // Reinstallation carried out using a large crane

The refurbishment of the Räumer Bridge at the Bocholt sewage treatment works has been successfully completed. On 4 August, a large crane reinstalled the approximately 28-metre-long steel structure into Secondary Clarifier 3 at Brömmelingstiege.

08. July 2026

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Wanted: items in good condition for a good cause

ESB is now collecting items in good condition for the bulky waste exchange

The Bocholt Waste Management and Services Company (ESB) is organising its next bulky waste exchange and is calling on residents to donate items in good condition with immediate effect. The event will take place on Saturday 5 September, from 10 am to 12 noon, in the vehicle hall on Schaffeldstraße. All proceeds from the sale will this time go towards the Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO)'s supported living scheme.

23. June 2026

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Bocholt recycling centre closes earlier

Changed opening hours at the recycling centre due to high temperatures

Due to the current weather conditions, the City of Bocholt's Waste Management and Services Department (ESB) is temporarily adjusting the opening hours of the recycling centre. From Wednesday 24 June up to and including Friday 26 June 2026, the facility on Schaffeldstraße will close at 3.00 pm. This measure has been taken due to the high temperatures forecast for the coming days.

19. June 2026

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Invasive plants, poisonous plants, plant diseases: disposing of plant waste safely

The waste advisory service run by the Waste Management and Services Company provides information

The waste advisory service at the Bocholt Waste Management and Services Company is currently receiving an increasing number of enquiries regarding the disposal of plant waste, which is causing concern amongst residents. In addition to green plants infested with the box tree moth - which have been a problem for some time - this also concerns the disposal of poisonous plants such as ragwort and invasive species...

08. June 2026

Disposal company08. June 2026

After colliding with a fence: injured deer in the game enclosure is being cared for and is undergoing treatment

Dog breaks loose on public holiday and causes wild animals to become agitated // Deer crashes into fence during escape and injures itself

Following an incident in the city forest enclosure last bank holiday, the deer living there is under observation by city staff and is receiving veterinary treatment. The animal had been startled by a dog and injured itself by colliding with the fence as it fled. Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb Bocholt (ESB) is keeping an eye on the situation and would like to thank the public for the information received.

01. June 2026

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