Garden waste and recycling centres operation during the spring season

From 1 April to 31 October the recycling centres run by Ostrava’s waste management company (OZO) will stay open for an extra two hours in the afternoon/evening. The recycling centres in Poruba, Přívoz, Kunčice and Zábřeh will be open Monday – Sunday from 8:00 to 20:00. The centres in Radvanice, Slezská Ostrava, Martinov and Mariánské Hory will be open Monday – Friday from 10:00 – 20:00 and Saturday from 10:00 – 14:00. The centres in Proskovice, Stará Bělá and Krásné Pole will be open Wednesday and Friday 14:00 – 20:00 and Saturday 8:00 – 14:00. The opening hours in Polanka will remain unchanged (Wednesday and Friday 14:00 – 18:00 and Saturday 8:00 – 12:00).

For more information on the types and quantities of waste that Ostrava’s citizens can deposit free of charge at these recycling centres, plus an interactive map of the centres, see www.ozoostrava.cz.

Garden waste in Ostrava will be collected twice a month during the summer period

Garden waste collections by Ostrava’s waste management company (OZO) will take place twice monthly during the main season (from April to the end of November) instead of once monthly (during the winter). Garden waste is collected from the special brown bins provided by the company. Up-to-date information on the precise collection dates will be announced on the OZO website. The capacity of the bins is 240 litres. If the bin is not big enough for you, you can deposit garden waste free of charge at OZO’s recycling centres – or you can order an extra bin which will be delivered to your address.

Where can I dispose of tree branches?

Ostrava’s waste management company (OZO) accepts tree branches (up to 12 cm in diameter) at three of its recycling centres (Poruba, Kunčice, Přívoz) and at its composing centre in Hrušov. Unfortunately the other recycling centres are not able to accept branches due to lack of space.

Soil needs high-quality compost

The approach of spring is a busy time for gardeners. And we have some good news: from April, Ostrava’s waste management company (OZO) will again be selling high-quality bagged compost and substrate produced by its composting plant – ideal for lawns, flowerbeds, or vegetable plots. Bags of compost and substrate hold 18 litres, and the price per bag is 25 CZK. If you would like to purchase a larger quantity of compost or substrate, you can buy this wonderful natural fertilizer direct from the composting plant in Hrušov.