- Intro text: A strong gust of wind or an autumn storm can blow over a container in no time. Litter then blows through the street, into the ditch or into nature. This is messy and dangerous. With a few simple preparations, you can keep your container and waste in place - all year round.
A strong gust of wind or an autumn storm can blow over a container in no time. Litter then blows through the street, into the ditch or into nature. This is messy and dangerous. With a few simple preparations, you can keep your container and waste in place - all year round.
Put your container outside safely
By placing your container correctly at the drop-off point, you help our drivers and prevent waste from being blown away:
- Place your container outside just before 7.30 am on the collection day. This way it will be by the side of the road for as short a time as possible.
- Make sure the flap is closed. That way, nothing will blow out.
- Don't put anything next to the container. It is not allowed and during storms it also blows into the neighbourhood.
- After emptying, remove the container from the road as soon as possible. Then it cannot blow over and the street is clear again.
- In doubt about the collection day? Check the waste calendar.
Prevent waste from blowing away
Loose materials or a light bag of plastic quickly blow away in storms when the container is emptied. Our drivers cannot always get out and clear loose materials due to safety concerns. Please help:
Always put rubbish in a tightly knotted rubbish bag. This keeps everything together and prevents loose and light waste from blowing into the street.
- For pmd, use a transparent bag that you tie securely. This way, our raw materials inspectors can immediately see whether your waste is properly separated.
- For VGF waste, use compostable bags with the Kiemplant logo or OK compost logo. Only these bags may be disposed of with VGF waste.
Together through the seasons
With these simple preparations, you will be ready for storms and high winds. Together, we will ensure less waste, a clean neighbourhood and a pleasant living environment. This is how we go through the seasons together, step by step towards a waste-free future.
Find more useful offer rules at worthlanden.co.uk/offer-rules.
- Intro text: Find out how to turn your garden waste into nutritious compost, all from your own garden. Learn practical tips for eco-conscious gardening and save money while contributing to a cleaner environment. Start your sustainable gardening adventure today!
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- Intro text: Autumn is a great time to tidy up your home. Less stuff means peace and quiet at home and saves waste. Don't throw things away too quickly, but choose what fits: pass them on, repair them, swap them, sell them or - if there is no other way - take them to the recycling centre.
Autumn is a great time to tidy up your home. Less stuff means peace and quiet at home and saves waste. Don't throw things away too quickly, but choose what fits: pass them on, repair them, swap them, sell them or - if there is no other way - take them to the recycling centre.
Passing on: make someone else happy
Usable items do not belong in the residual waste. Make someone else happy with them or hand them in. You can bring furniture, crockery, toys, books and household goods to the recycling shop or the Kringloopplein. Clothes, shoes, coats, bags, sheets, towels, curtains and even cuddly toys belong in the textile container in the neighbourhood. Worn or broken textiles are also welcome, as long as they are clean and dry in a sealed bag. Do you have other usable items? Check out a gift shop or giveaway corner in your neighbourhood. This way you avoid waste and help others.2. Repair, exchange or sell
Repair, exchange or sell
Many items get a second life with a little intervention. Fix a loose chair leg, replace a zip or have an appliance checked at a workshop or repair café. Items that are still good but you no longer use can be exchanged or sold. Think of clothes, toys or appliances that quickly find a new owner via a swap afternoon, a local giveaway group or an online platform. This way, you avoid waste and make someone else happy.
To the waste disposal site: always welcome
Something doesn't fit in the container or is really no longer usable? Bring it to the environmental centre. You are always welcome with your environmental pass and you can come as often as you like. You never pay anything for most waste streams, even after several visits. These include electrical appliances, mattresses, textiles, paper and cardboard, glass, polystyrene foam (EPS), metals, cooking oil, nappies, small chemical waste, gas bottles and flat glass.
Only a few types of waste are subject to a fee. You can bring bulky garden waste, rubble, clean wood, impregnated wood, gypsum/cellular concrete, bitumen (roofing leather) and bulky household waste three times a year free of charge. From the fourth visit, you pay a small fee. You pay this directly by pin to our employee at the gate.
Residents of Vijfheerenlanden municipality do not pay to bring items to the environmental centres.
Free trailer loan
Lots to take away? Borrow a trailer free of charge from Waardlanden. You may use the trailer for a maximum of two hours and simply arrange it yourself via waardlanden.nl/self-regulation. This makes cleaning up and taking away to the waste disposal site a lot easier.
Handy tip: many items are made of different materials. Take these apart at home whenever possible. That way you can hand in more for free and raw materials are better recycled. This is better for the environment and saves costs. Load your car or trailer smartly. Put the same types of materials together. This way you can unload quicker at the waste disposal site and be on your way again quickly.
Smart sorting before you hit the road
Make it easy on yourself by sorting in advance. Put things in three piles: what you can pass on, what you can repair or sell and what really has to go to the waste disposal centre. Hand in textiles clean and dry, in a sealed bag. And always make paper and cardboard boxes flat and small. This saves space and prevents blockages in the containers.
Together through the seasons
By giving things a second chance and avoiding residual waste, you help create a clean environment and reduce waste. And what really can no longer be used, you can dispose of properly. This is how we work together towards a waste-free future. Together, we go through the seasons step by step.
- Intro text: Managing your stock in the kitchen or pantry is important to avoid waste and cook smarter. We would like to help you get started with some handy tips that you can easily apply.
- Intro text: Now that summer is here and temperatures are rising, it is time for cosy barbecues and outdoor picnics. Unfortunately, these fun activities can also create a lot of waste. Fortunately, you can avoid this with these simple tips and still enjoy yourself to the full.
It's the middle of summer: time for cosy barbecues and outdoor picnics. Unfortunately, this can also create a lot of waste. Fortunately, you can simply prevent this and still enjoy yourself to the full.
Smart choices for less waste
It all starts with not using disposable plastic and aluminium foil. Instead, choose reusable cutlery, bamboo plates and cups that you can use over and over again. Visit the thrift shop, for example, for nice second-hand crockery. Or consider reusable napkins and beeswax cloths to cover food.
Convenient shopping
Prefer to buy your food in bulk rather than loosely packed products. You can often buy fresh fruit and vegetables without packaging.
Gft: your free green contribution
What to do with food waste? Collect peelings and other organic waste in a special compostable bag or kitchen bin. Use your environmental card to dispose of this free of charge in your neighbourhood's VGF container or in the VGF container at home. This is how you give natural materials a second life.
Sustainable drinking options
A barbecue naturally includes something to drink. Choose refillable water bottles instead of disposable ones. You can make your own soft drinks with a Sodastream, for example. That way, you won't need plastic bottles.
Make a plan
Think in advance about what you will do with leftover food. Can you save them for another time? Also make sure you tidy up all your waste and separate it properly. A small effort with a big difference for the environment.
Together for a clean planet
A waste-free barbecue or picnic takes some planning, but it is definitely worth it. With these simple tips, you will make a positive contribution to a cleaner planet. This is how we enjoy and care for our environment this summer. Ready to make your bbq waste-free? Join us and make your summer outings a sustainable success.
- Intro text: Is your home waste well organised too? With a few smart steps, you can avoid full bins, unpleasant smells and angry neighbours. So you can leave with peace of mind and come home refreshed.
Stuff packed, plants at the neighbours' and ready to go. But is your home waste well organised? With a few smart steps, you can avoid full bins, unpleasant smells and angry neighbours. So you can leave with peace of mind and come home refreshed.
Still cleaning up?
Holiday fun is the perfect time to tidy up at home too. Take items you no longer need to the recycling centre, the Kringloopplein or a charity shop. This way you can start the holidays fresh and sustainable, because disposing before the holidays means less clutter after the holidays.
Do not leave full waste bins behind
Especially in summer, waste left behind can quickly become smelly. Before leaving, empty all bins in the house, especially the kitchen and garden waste bin. Do not put rubbish bags in the hallway or shed either. This will help you avoid smells or pests when you get home.
Use the right bags
Always put waste in the right bag:
pmd and residual waste: transparent bags and tightly sealed.
GFT: special compostable bags with the OK compost logo or the Kiemplant logo
Do not put loose bags next to the container, we will not take them.
Have your container emptied on time
Check the Waardlanden app or at landlords.co.uk When your container will be emptied. Place your container outside before 7.30am on the collection day and remove it from the street the same day to avoid inconvenience. Please note: do not put it out earlier than necessary.
Ask someone to help
Not at home on collection day? Ask a neighbour or acquaintance to take out your container and - just as importantly - to collect it again. A small effort, great convenience.
That way you leave without any worries and come home refreshed. Happy summer!
For more tips, visit waardlanden.nl/tips
- Intro text: Do you have a holiday and will be taking a break soon? Then this is a great time to relax and do something good for the environment. With a few smart choices, you can also reduce your waste while on holiday. Have a nice summer!
Will you be taking a break soon? To a campsite, cottage, hotel or flat? Then this is a great time to relax and do something good for the environment. With a few smart choices, you can also reduce waste at your holiday destination.
Waste travels with you
What many people forget is that their waste often travels with them unconsciously. Disposable wipes, loose packaging, half shampoo bottles and plastic cutlery seem handy, but on holiday they mostly cause hassle. Not only in the bag, but also at the holiday address.
Waste is generated quickly, is difficult to get rid of - especially on busy campsites or in holiday homes without clear separation of waste - and regularly causes overflowing bins. That is why it is smart to think in advance about what you will and will not take with you.
What can you do?
Opt for less clutter on the go. Leave unnecessary packaging at home and think about what you really need.
Going shopping before departure?
Check what you still have in the house first. This way, you avoid wasting food and avoiding overflowing bins on holiday.
Leave unnecessary packaging at home
It saves space in your luggage, and you avoid having to throw something away every time you travel. A refillable bottle, a lunch box, some containers for leftovers: it makes a big difference.
With children on holiday
Going with children? Make waste separation or tidying fun. Give them their own water bottle or invent a scavenger hunt: who will be the first to find a can, a piece of paper and a plastic cap?
This is already a hit in some regions - litter picking as a holiday activity. Good for the neighbourhood as well as raising awareness.
Separating waste on holiday
Many campsites and holiday parks allow you to separate waste. Check this on arrival. Are there no separate bins? Then use a few bags or containers for paper, organic waste and plastic yourself. Throw it away separately en route or take it home with you. Small effort, big difference.
Every little step helps. So: what will you leave at home this summer? Perhaps exactly what you didn't really need on the road anyway.
- Intro text: Did you know that all electrical appliances (with and without batteries), loose batteries and accumulators should always be returned separately? Help out and deliver your electrical waste, batteries and accumulators separately!
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- Intro text: Summer is here. Time for sunshine, being outside a lot and enjoying nature. During the holiday season, we often pull out all kinds of summer stuff or buy it new. Find out how to reuse, borrow or buy more consciously to make summer just as fun, but much more sustainable!
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- Intro text: Would you like to separate your fruit, vegetable, garden and food waste (VGF) without having to deal with unpleasant odours? With a few simple tips, you can keep your GFT container clean and avoid nuisance.
Would you like to separate your fruit, vegetable, garden and food waste (VGF) without having to deal with unpleasant odours? With a few simple tips, you can keep your GFT container clean and avoid nuisance.
Especially in the hot summer months, the kitchen and garden waste container can start to smell and attract pests such as fruit flies and maggots. This cannot be completely prevented - on a hot day, fly eggs hatch as maggots within hours. Fortunately, you can minimise the nuisance with a few smart tips:
Tip 1: Place a newspaper or straw on the floor
Put a page of old newspaper or some straw on the bottom. This will prevent food particles from sticking. The bin stays cleaner and is easier to clean. The paper or straw absorbs moisture and helps prevent unpleasant odours.
Tip 2: Put the container in the shade
Put your GFT container in the coolest possible place, preferably in the shade. Especially during hot weather. In full sunlight, waste will brew faster. Heat speeds up composting and attracts flies and maggots. By keeping the bin as cool as possible, you reduce the risk of odours and pests.
Tip 3: Keep waste as dry as possible
Moisture is a big culprit when it comes to smells and maggots. Therefore, do not throw wet food scraps or garden waste in the GFT container. Let damp leftovers drain first and freshly cut grass dry for a day before putting it in the container. It also helps to dispose of GFT waste in layers: after a layer of food waste, put a layer of dry material, such as dried grass or dry leaves on top. This keeps the contents drier and gives maggots less chance. Occasionally you can add a handful of sawdust to absorb moisture and reduce foul odours.
Tip 4: Pack food waste properly
Flies love meat, fish and fruit scraps. By packing perishable food scraps properly, you make the container less attractive to pests. Wrap bones, meat and fish waste in a sheet of newspaper before throwing it away. You can also collect your kitchen waste in special compostable VGF waste bags- just make sure you only use the VGF bags with the germplasm logo or OK compost logo. Only these bags are allowed in VGF waste.
Tip 5: Freeze perishable leftovers until collection day
You can also keep meat and fish waste in the freezer until the day of collection. Throw it frozen in the container just before you take it to the street. That way it won't rot and attract pests.
Tip 6: Vent or seal? Choose what fits
A little ventilation helps against smells. Put the lid ajar with a twig, for example. This allows warm air to escape. Do you mainly suffer from flies or maggots? Then it is better to keep the lid tightly closed. There are also special lids with a filter that stop smells but still ventilate.
Tip 7: Clean the container regularly
Even with all these precautions, it is wise to clean your GFT container regularly, especially in the warmer months. Give your GFT container a refreshing rinse every now and then. Use plain water and possibly a little green soap to rinse away all leftovers. Do not use harsh cleaning agents, such as chlorine or insecticides. These are harmful to the environment and interfere with the composting process.
Tip 8: Use natural remedies against pests
Place a few branches of the ivy plant (Hedera) or some fresh lavender in your GFT container. Both plants are toxic to maggots (fly larvae), so they will stay away from your container or die as soon as they come into contact with it. Lavender also helps reduce odours.
Tip 9: Empty before departure
Going on holiday? Then make sure you have your GFT container emptied before you leave. That way you won't come home to a nasty surprise. An empty container is the first step to coming home clean and fresh.
With these simple tips, you can keep your GFT container clean and fresh, without any unpleasant odours. Together, we will take a step towards a waste-free and clean environment.
