Desanding almost complete: Dismantling begins next week

Sediments removed from the inlet // Bathing bay is being restored

Work to restore the bathing bay at Bocholter Aasee will begin in stages over the coming week. A large part of the sediment from the Aa inlet has been removed in recent months, according to the city.

Bocholt invites you to "spring cleaning"

City-wide waste collection from 22 to 5 April // Register now and take part in the "Waste Walk" - for a clean city

The city of Bocholt is once again organising a city-wide rubbish collection. From 22 March to 5 April, the motto is "Dirt away!" in public squares, streets and areas. Clubs, groups and citizens are called upon to take part in the "Waste Walk". The waste advisory service of the waste disposal and service company (ESB) will provide all interested parties with collection packs.

Disposing of green waste: Additional green waste collection at the car park "Unter den Eichen"

On all Saturdays in March

From next Saturday, 8 March, the city of Bocholt will be offering an additional green waste collection point at the "Unter den Eichen" car park every Saturday in March. A vehicle from the waste disposal and service company will be available there from 8.30 am to 11.30 am. This service offers Bocholt households a convenient way to dispose of green waste.

Waste collection: postponements due to carnival

One day later // Recycling centre open on Saturday, Rose Monday closed

There will be changes to waste collection on the carnival days. No bins will be emptied on Rose Monday, 3 March. The emptying of waste bins will be postponed by one day. The recycling centre and administration will be closed on Shrove Monday, on Carnival Saturday it will be open as usual from 9 am to 1 pm.

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.