Garbage, garden waste and recycling collection in Ashkelon: how the schedule works
In Ashkelon, household waste bins are emptied three times a week on days set for each neighborhood; under the city's noise bylaw, collection may not start before 06:00. Separate rules apply to garden waste (branches, grass, leaves) and to recyclables.
Garden waste should be put out the afternoon before the scheduled pickup day — putting it out on the eve of a holiday is not allowed. Recyclables (cardboard, plastic packaging, textiles, paper) are collected separately and mostly go to a transfer station in the northern industrial zone before being sent on to recycling and disposal sites.
The exact pickup schedule for a given neighborhood is published separately by the Ashkelon municipality and can change if you move to a new area, so it's worth checking the city's website. For any questions about waste collection, the municipal call center 106 handles requests.
FAQ
- How often is garbage collected in Ashkelon?
- Three times a week, on days set for each neighborhood; check the exact schedule on the municipality's website.
- When should I put out garden waste?
- The afternoon before the scheduled pickup day; it may not be put out on the eve of a holiday.
- Where do recyclables go?
- Mostly to a transfer station in the northern industrial zone, then on to recycling and disposal facilities.
- Who do I contact about waste collection issues?
- The unified municipal call center at 106.