EAD informs about changed collection times in May and June 2026
The municipal services department (EAD) of the city of Darmstadt points out changes to waste collection dates around the holidays in May and June 2026.
Postponements around May 1st
In the 18th calendar week, the regular collection dates will be brought forward:
- Monday, April 27 → Saturday, April 25
- Tuesday, April 28 → Monday, April 27
- Wednesday, April 29 → Tuesday, April 28
- Thursday, April 30 → Wednesday, April 29
- Friday, May 1 → Thursday, April 30
Changes regarding Ascension Day
The dates for the 20th calendar week will be rescheduled as follows:
- Thursday, May 14 → Friday, May 15
- Friday, May 15 → Saturday, May 16
Postponements on Corpus Christi
Further adjustments will be made at the beginning of June:
- Thursday, June 4 → Friday, June 5
- Friday, June 5 → Saturday, June 6
Instructions for providing the bins
The EAD requests that waste containers be placed out in good time on the changed collection days. Organic waste bins, recycling bins, and waste paper containers should be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. Large containers must be made accessible accordingly.
Further information and closing times
The updated collection dates are available in the online waste collection calendar and the waste collection calendar app. Registered users of the EAD information email will also receive automatic reminders.
The Kranichstein composting plant, the special waste collection point and the recycling center will remain closed on the public holidays of May 1st, May 25th and June 4th.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PSD/dk)
