# Dutch municipalities autumn leaf bin deployment

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dutch-municipalities-autumn-leaf-bin-deployment
> Updated: 2026-10-24T14:45:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Municipalities in the Netherlands, including Waadhoeke and Olst-Wijhe, have implemented leaf bin programs to manage autumn foliage. These bins are placed in public areas to collect leaves from municipal trees, helping to prevent streets and sidewalks from becoming slippery.

Local authorities emphasize that the bins are intended specifically for leaves from municipal trees. Residents are instructed to avoid adding branches, grass, or other pruning waste, as such materials can jam processing machinery. In Olst-Wijhe, the bins are scheduled to remain in place until the end of December and will be emptied weekly.

Both regions highlight environmental considerations. Waadhoeke utilizes the collected leaves as raw material for a circular economy, while Olst-Wijhe suggests residents leave some leaves in private gardens to provide shelter for wildlife like hedgehogs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: Olst-Wijhe municipality provides leaf bins for autumn cleanup

Olst-Wijhe has placed leaf bins in public areas for municipal tree leaves. Residents are encouraged to use them while leaving some leaves in gardens to support local wildlife like hedgehogs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olst-wijhe-municipality-provides-leaf-bins-for-autumn-cleanup

### 2026-10-08: Waadhoeke municipality deploys 90 leaf bins for autumn

The Waadhoeke municipality has placed 90 leaf bins to collect autumn foliage for use in a circular economy and to keep streets safe.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/waadhoeke-municipality-deploys-90-leaf-bins-for-autumn

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