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Local governmentLocal guide Waste and recycling in Amsterdam - what goes whereHow household waste works in Amsterdam, how to find the rules for your address, the six waste streams (residual, paper, glass, textiles, food and garden waste, bulky waste), Recyclepunten, deposits on bottles and cans, electrical items, batteries and chemicals, and the waste collection charge.About 10 minutes to look up your address and learn your local routine
Local governmentGetting and activating your DigiDWhat DigiD is, what you need to apply, how the activation letter and the DigiD app work, why ID check may not work with a foreign passport, and what to do if the code does not arrive.About 15 minutes to apply, then up to five working days for the letter
Local governmentPublic holidays in the Netherlands 2026 and 2027The official Dutch public holidays for 2026 and 2027, whether you get the day off (it depends on your collective agreement or contract), what King's Day, Remembrance Day and Liberation Day mean in practice, and how holidays affect shops, deadlines and school holidays.About 5 minutes to read