• Date: 02-03-2026
• Time of: 15:00
• Time until: 16:30
• Intro text: Meet the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real refuse collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero.
• Local authority: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Street and house number: Houweningeweer Square
• City: Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Meet our Waste Heroes and see the work up close. Get to know the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero. Children who bring a nice drawing or craft also stand a chance to win a fun prize.

Learn more about Waste Heroes Week

Do you have questions about how to reduce waste at home, sort recyclable materials properly, or dispose of them separately? Feel free to ask our environmental coach Nelleke. You can meet her at various locations in the region. She will also be present at the Meet & Greet in Hardinxveld-Giessendam.

• Date: 03-03-2026
• Time of: 15:00
• Time until: 16:30
• Intro text: Meet the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real refuse collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero.
• Local authority: Gorinchem
• Street and house number: Kromme Akkers Parking Lot - Laag Dalem
• City: Gorinchem

Meet our Waste Heroes and see the work up close. Get to know the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero. Children who bring a nice drawing or craft also stand a chance to win a fun prize.

Learn more about Waste Heroes Week

Do you have questions about how to reduce waste at home, sort recyclable materials properly, or dispose of them separately? Feel free to ask our environmental coach Nelleke. You can meet her at various locations in the region. She will also be present at the Meet & Greet in Gorinchem.

• Date: 06-03-2026
• Time of: 15:00
• Time until: 16:30
• Intro text: Meet the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real refuse collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero.
• Local authority: Milllands
• Street and house number: Sports Hall De Reiger Parking Lot
• City: Great-Ammers

Meet our Waste Heroes and see the work up close. Get to know the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero. Children who bring a nice drawing or craft also stand a chance to win a fun prize.

Learn more about Waste Heroes Week

Do you have questions about how to reduce waste at home, sort recyclable materials properly, or dispose of them separately? Feel free to ask our environmental coach Nelleke. You can meet her at various locations in the region. She will also be present at the Meet & Greet in Groot-Ammers.

• Date: 04-03-2026
• Time of: 15:00
• Time until: 16:30
• Intro text: Meet the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real refuse collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero.
• Local authority: Five lord countries
• Street and house number: Village Hall / De Linde Sports Hall Parking Lot
• City: Meerkerk

Meet our Waste Heroes and see the work up close. Get to know the people who keep our region clean and safe, and discover how fun the work is. Take a ride in the sweeper, sit in the cab of a real collection truck, or have your picture taken with a Waste Hero. Children who bring a nice drawing or craft also stand a chance to win a fun prize.

Learn more about Waste Heroes Week

Do you have questions about how to reduce waste at home, sort recyclable materials properly, or dispose of them separately? Feel free to ask our environmental coach Nelleke. You can meet her at various locations in the region. She will also be present at the Meet & Greet in Meerkerk.

• Date: 04-06-2026
• Time of: 11.00
• Time until: 12.00
• Intro text: Meet our environmental coaches during Wijkinloop de Peulen in Hardinxveld-Giessendam and ask your questions about reducing waste and separating raw materials.
• Local authority: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Street and house number: Uranus flat 231
• City: Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Do you have questions about how to reduce waste at home, sort recyclable materials properly, or dispose of them separately? Feel free to ask our environmental coaches Nelleke and Sjors. You can meet them at various locations in the region. They will be present at Wijkinloop de Peulen in Hardinxveld-Giessendam.

• Date: 24-06-2026
• Time of: 10.00
• Time until: 11.30
• Intro text: Meet our environmental coaches at the Sustainability Desk of Bibliotheek Aanzet in Hardinxveld-Giessendam and ask your questions about reducing waste and separating raw materials.
• Local authority: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Street and house number: Pietersweer 34
• City: Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Do you have questions about how to reduce waste at home, sort recyclable materials properly, or dispose of them separately? Feel free to ask our environmental coaches Nelleke and Sjors. You can meet them at various locations in the region. They will be present at the Sustainability Desk at Bibliotheek Aanzet in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. 

• Date: 21-03-2026
• Time of: 09.30
• Time until: 12:00
• Intro text: During National Cleanup Day, we'll all be taking action against litter. By cleaning up together, we'll create a clean and pleasant living environment. Will you join us?
• Local authority: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Street and house number: Nassaustraat 6
• City: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Location: Party center 't Hart

During National Cleanup Day, we'll all take action against litter. By cleaning up together, we'll create a clean and pleasant living environment.

On Saturday, March 21st, we're rolling up our sleeves. Will you join us? We'll meet at 9:30 AM at Party Center 't Hart in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. After a cup of coffee or tea, we'll break out in small groups and clean up the surrounding area, beaches, and floodplains together. Between 11:30 AM and 12:00 PM, we'll finish the morning with a delicious bowl of soup at Party Center 't Hart.

Will we see you there?Register quickly via www.waardlanden.nl/21maart

• Date: 11-11-2025
• Time of: 19.15
• Time until: 20.00
• Intro text: Swapping toys instead of buying them: a smart choice for Sinterklaas. Give toys a new life during the swap meet on November 11th.
• Local authority: Gorinchem
• Street and house number: Dukatenplein 2
• City: Gorinchem
• Location: Community center Rozenobel

With Sinterklaas fast approaching, we're organizing the Recyclesint toy swap market at the Rozenobel Community Center in Gorinchem on Tuesday, November 11th, in collaboration with the Lemonade Brigade. It's a great opportunity to give unused toys a new life and celebrate Sinterklaas affordably and in an environmentally friendly way.

With this toy swap, we're making the Sinterklaas celebration not only more affordable but also more sustainable. Many households have toys lying around unused, even though they're still in good condition. By exchanging these toys, other children can be happy and fewer new items need to be purchased. This reduces waste, packaging, the use of new raw materials, time, and purchasing stress.

How does it work?

Only clean, complete, and tidy toys will be accepted. This way, everyone can take home something special. Bring toys that are still in good condition and usable during one of the drop-off times and find other toys at the swap meet.

You can return good, clean and complete toys to Wijkcentrum Rozenobel in Gorinchem at:

• Friday, November 7, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Haarwijk Inspiration Spot) 
• Tuesday, November 11, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 PM (just before the swap meet)

Please note: books and cuddly toys will not be accepted or exchanged.

For every toy you donate, you'll receive gift certificates. These can be used to choose other toys during the swap party on November 11th, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Even if you just want to donate without swapping, you're more than welcome to join.

Together for less waste 

Our environmental coach, Nelleke Gouw, explains: "By exchanging good toys, fewer new items need to be purchased. This prevents waste and packaging, and conserves resources. This frees up space in the house and allows us to celebrate a greener Sinterklaas celebration together."

A celebration of sharing

Leftover toys go to the Toy Bank. This way, every toy gets a new purpose, and together we can make as many children as possible happy with a wonderful Sinterklaas gift.

• Date: 13-11-2025
• Time of: 19.30
• Time until: 20.30
• Intro text: Swapping toys instead of buying them: a smart choice for Sinterklaas. Give toys a new life during the swap meet on November 13th.
• Local authority: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Street and house number: Pietersweer 34
• City: Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Location: Library AanZet

With Sinterklaas fast approaching, we're organizing the Sinterklaas Toy Swap Market in collaboration with AanZet Library on Thursday, November 13th, at the AanZet Library in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. This is a great opportunity to give unused toys a new life and celebrate Sinterklaas affordably and in an environmentally friendly way.

With this toy swap, we're making the Sinterklaas celebration not only more affordable but also more sustainable. Many households have toys lying around unused, even though they're still in good condition. By exchanging these toys, other children can be happy and fewer new items need to be purchased. This reduces waste, packaging, the use of new raw materials, time, and purchasing stress.

How does it work?

Only clean, complete, and tidy toys will be accepted. This way, everyone can take home something special. Bring toys that are still in good condition and usable during one of the drop-off times and find other toys at the swap meet.

You can return good, clean and complete toys to Bbliotheek AanZet in Hardinxveld-Giessendam:

• Monday, November 10 (1:00 PM - 5:00 PM) 

• Tuesday, November 11 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM) 

• Wednesday, November 12 (9:30 AM - 5:00 PM) 

• Thursday, November 13 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

Please note: books and cuddly toys will not be accepted or exchanged.

For every toy you donate, you'll receive gift certificates. These can be used to choose other toys during the swap party on November 13th, from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Even if you just want to donate without swapping, you're more than welcome to join.

Together for less waste 

Our environmental coach, Nelleke Gouw, explains: "By exchanging good toys, fewer new items need to be purchased. This prevents waste and packaging, and conserves resources. This frees up space in the house and allows us to celebrate a greener Sinterklaas celebration together."

A celebration of sharing

Leftover toys go to the Toy Bank. This way, every toy gets a new purpose, and together we can make as many children as possible happy with a wonderful Sinterklaas gift.

• Date: 08-11-2025
• Time of: 11:00
• Time until: 13:00
• Intro text: Help clean up the Linge during the Canal Cleanup – clean water starts with ourselves
• Local authority: River area

Saturday, November 8th is the day: the Canal Cleanup along the Linge River. Join us and help rid the river of litter! The Sustainable Innovation Foundation is organizing this major cleanup in collaboration with Recycle Valley, the municipalities of Gorinchem and West Betuwe, the Rivierenland Water Board, and the Rivierenland Fund.

From Gorinchem to Doornenburg, dozens of volunteers help to clean up plastic, cans and other litter from and along the river.
The entire route is 100 kilometers long and divided into short routes of 2 to 4 kilometers. This means everyone can participate: young and old, alone or with the whole family. In less than two hours, you can make a difference!

The Canal Cleanup is part of a larger, national initiative called "From the Dunes to Germany." The goal is clear: working together to create cleaner rivers and reduce damage to nature, animals, and water. A lot of waste still ends up in the water every year. Together, we can change that!

Sign up your here sign up and join in!