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Sixty percent less waste in our region! How? By preventing unnecessary waste. If waste does arise, we separate it for reuse or recycling. This way, we don't waste resources and deplete the planet. We can only achieve this together. You can help too!

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Keep your container fresh and easy to empty

Keep your container fresh and easy to empty
A clean and easy-to-empty container prevents a lot of hassle. Waste can sometimes stick or smell, especially in the organic waste container. With a few simple habits, you can prevent a lot of inconvenience.
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Doing some DIY or renovating? Watch out for asbestos!

Doing some DIY or renovating? Watch out for asbestos!
Are you planning a renovation or remodeling project and do you own a house or shed built before 1994? Be extra vigilant. Asbestos may be present. Find out how to handle asbestos safely.
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Leftovers after Easter? Make something delicious with them.

Leftovers after Easter? Make something delicious with them.
After a cozy Easter weekend, there's often plenty left over: a boiled egg, a slice of stollen, salad, or some bread. Don't throw it away; repurpose it. Give Easter leftovers a second life!
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Where do sand, soil and (garden) soil belong?

Where do sand, soil and (garden) soil belong?
Soil, sand, and garden soil may seem like natural materials, but they don't belong in organic waste and can't be recycled. They disrupt the composting process and can render an entire batch of organic waste unusable. This article explains what is and isn't allowed, and how to safely dispose of larger quantities.
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Garden waste: what goes where and why

Garden waste: what goes where and why
Properly disposing of garden waste seems simple, but sometimes things still go wrong. This causes problems during collection and processing. By disposing of garden waste correctly, we all keep our resources clean.
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Safely clean up and dispose of ash from the wood stove

Safely clean up and dispose of ash from the wood stove
A crackling fire creates warmth and coziness in your home. But what do you do with the remaining ashes?
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Prevent your container from freezing

Prevent your container from freezing
As the days get shorter, freezing temperatures can occur. This can quickly become a problem, especially in the organic waste (GFT) container, because vegetable, fruit, garden, and food waste (GFT) are damp. These tips will help you prevent problems when it freezes, and we can empty your container properly.
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Safely clean up fireworks debris

Safely clean up fireworks debris
After a festive New Year's Eve celebration, a lot of fireworks debris often remains. Not only is it unsightly, but fireworks debris is also dangerous for people, animals, and the environment. Fortunately, you can do something about it. Discover how to safely and quickly clean up fireworks debris and make your street neat again.
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Baking oliebollen? Here's how to cleverly use oil.

Baking oliebollen? Here's how to cleverly use oil.
What do you do with the oil after frying oliebollen? Avoid blockages and choose a sustainable solution: Return it!
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Dealing with waste smartly after the holidays

Dealing with waste smartly after the holidays
The lights are on, the Christmas tree is sparkling... but what if a bauble breaks or the lights stop working? Don't panic! Discover our handy tips for sorting Christmas waste smartly and sustainably.
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Last-minute purchases and leftovers: prevent waste 

Last-minute purchases and leftovers: prevent waste 
After a lavish Christmas dinner, you're often left with delicious leftovers. Don't throw them away! Use them to create surprising dishes or freeze them. This way, you can enjoy the festive spirit even longer and contribute to less food waste.
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What will you do with your packaging materials after Black Friday? Use them sustainably and smartly!

What will you do with your packaging materials after Black Friday? Use them sustainably and smartly!
Black Friday is the perfect time to buy new products. But what do you do with all that packaging and cardboard? Instead of throwing it away, you can reuse it in a smart and sustainable way. This way, you help the environment and give the material a second life.
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Want to get the Christmas spirit in your home? Discover sustainable alternatives to the traditional tree.

Want to get the Christmas spirit in your home? Discover sustainable alternatives to the traditional tree.
A real Christmas tree creates a cozy, warm atmosphere and is, for many, the ultimate symbol of the holidays. However, there are plenty of other sustainable alternatives that are just as festive as a real tree.
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Tips for a creative and green Sinterklaas surprise

Tips for a creative and green Sinterklaas surprise
Celebrating Sinterklaas sustainably? It's possible! Discover how to make a beautiful and eco-friendly surprise using simple, recycled materials.
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Smart handling of gifts and packaging

Smart handling of gifts and packaging
The festive season is upon us: a time of joy, delicious food, and gifts. Unfortunately, this often also results in extra waste. With a few smart choices, you can fully enjoy the holidays – without unnecessary waste.
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Prepared for storms and strong winds️

Prepared for storms and strong winds️
A strong gust of wind or a storm can easily blow a container over. Then litter blows across the street, into the ditch, or into nature. This creates a mess and is dangerous. With a few simple preparations, you can keep your container and waste in place – all year round.
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Environmentally conscious gardening: making your own compost

Environmentally conscious gardening: making your own compost
Discover how to transform your garden waste into nutritious compost, right from your own garden. Learn practical tips for environmentally conscious gardening and save money while contributing to a cleaner environment. Start your sustainable gardening adventure today!
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Fall clearance: how to give things a second chance

Fall clearance: how to give things a second chance
Autumn is a great time to declutter your home. Having fewer things creates a sense of calm and reduces waste. Don't throw things away too quickly, but choose what's appropriate: pass them on, repair them, trade them, sell them, or—if absolutely necessary—take them to the recycling center.
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Cleaning up the garden: how to prepare your garden for autumn

Cleaning up the garden: how to prepare your garden for autumn
Autumn is a great time to get started in your garden. The leaves are falling and the wind is picking up. Many residents use this time to tidy up their gardens and prepare them for the coming months. With a few smart choices, you can keep your garden tidy and help reduce waste.
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Enjoy a waste-free barbecue

Enjoy a waste-free barbecue
Now that summer is here and temperatures are rising, it's time for cozy outdoor barbecues and picnics. Unfortunately, these fun activities can also generate a lot of waste. Fortunately, you can prevent this with these simple tips and still enjoy yourself to the fullest. 
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Going on vacation? Organize your waste before you leave.

Going on vacation? Organize your waste before you leave.
Is your waste properly managed at home? With a few smart steps, you can prevent overflowing bins, unpleasant odors, and angry neighbors. This way, you can leave with peace of mind and come home refreshed.
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Vacation coming up? Here's how to reduce waste at your holiday destination.

Vacation coming up? Here's how to reduce waste at your holiday destination.
Are you on vacation and planning a getaway soon? 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 vacation destination. Have a great summer!
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Electrical waste, batteries, or accumulators? Please separate them!

Electrical waste, batteries, or accumulators? Please separate them!
Did you know that all electrical appliances (with and without batteries), loose batteries, and accumulators must always be disposed of separately? Help us by disposing of your electrical waste, batteries, and accumulators separately! 
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Using summer items sustainably: tips for reusing, borrowing and buying

Using summer items sustainably: tips for reusing, borrowing and buying
It's summer. Time for sunshine, lots of outdoor time, and enjoying nature. During the holiday season, we often bring out all sorts of summery items or buy new ones. Discover how you can reuse, borrow, or buy more consciously to make summer just as enjoyable, but much more sustainable! 
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Something broken? See if you can fix it first!

Something broken? See if you can fix it first!
A jacket with a broken zipper. A lamp that suddenly stops working. A toaster acting up. Sound familiar? See if you can fix it first! We've listed a few helpful websites for you.
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Where do you dispose of your glass waste? Here's how to make the right choice!

Where do you dispose of your glass waste? Here's how to make the right choice!
Did you know that not all glass belongs in the bottle bank? Many people are unsure where to dispose of their glass waste, especially broken drinking glasses, vases, or teacups. We explain what is and isn't allowed in the bottle bank, and why properly separating glass is so important.
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Smart and conscious shopping

Smart and conscious shopping
During Plastic Free May, we're taking a closer look at our daily choices. Groceries are a perfect starting point for reducing waste. By shopping smart and consciously, you avoid unnecessary waste and help the environment. These tips will help you reduce the amount of packaging in your shopping cart.
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Start spring clean together: become a litter picker

Start spring clean together: become a litter picker
Do you enjoy walking and want to contribute to a cleaner neighborhood? Join the growing group of litter pickers.
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Celebrate King's Day with an orange heart and a green conscience

Celebrate King's Day with an orange heart and a green conscience
King's Day is the perfect time to hunt for gems at flea markets, or to clear out the attic and give things a second life. It's good for both your home and the environment. Because what you no longer need might be just what someone else is looking for.
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Sustainable cleaning: Alternatives to scouring pads

Sustainable cleaning: Alternatives to scouring pads
Scourers: Handy, right? But did you know they're harmful to the environment? Discover sustainable alternatives that work just as well and are better for the environment.
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Conscious Christmas shopping: Celebrate with an eye to the future

Conscious Christmas shopping: Celebrate with an eye to the future
Festive and sustainable! Make your Christmas shopping greener with these practical tips for conscious shopping.
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What to do when the paper container is full?

What to do when the paper container is full?
Is your paper recycling bin full and you don't know where to take it? Don't worry! Read here what you can do.
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Celebrating Sinterklaas soon? Discover the best way to use your wrapping paper!

Celebrating Sinterklaas soon? Discover the best way to use your wrapping paper!
What do you do with all that wrapping paper after a cozy Sinterklaas evening? Not everything can simply be recycled. We're sharing some clever tips for recycling and reusing paper sustainably.
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Eco-friendly cleaning recipes for your home

Eco-friendly cleaning recipes for your home
Most kitchen cupboards are often full of chemical and expensive cleaning products. With these eco-friendly recipes, you can make your house sparkling clean.
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Tips for a smart Saint

Tips for a smart Saint
Discover clever tips for celebrating Sinterklaas consciously and affordably this year. From giving experiences to sustainable packaging: make Sinterklaas a fun-filled celebration, without unnecessary packaging.
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Make a difference: Separate your organic waste!

Make a difference: Separate your organic waste!
Did you know that over 40% of our residual waste consists of food scraps, vegetable, fruit, and garden waste? Good news! If you collect your organic waste separately, you'll have significantly less residual waste. Good for the environment and your wallet. Discover helpful tips and make a difference!
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A sustainable makeover: paint or wallpaper?

A sustainable makeover: paint or wallpaper?
Fall has arrived, and that means we're spending more time indoors. This is a great time to make your home more inviting. Are you considering a freshening up with paint or wallpaper? Both options have their pros and cons. But which choice is best for the environment and your home?
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Sustainable reading: Do you choose paper or digital?

Sustainable reading: Do you choose paper or digital?
Reading is the best way for many people to relax. But have you ever considered which option is better for the environment: a paper book or an e-book?
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The best storage tips for your freezer to prevent waste

The best storage tips for your freezer to prevent waste
Products stored correctly last longer, especially if you keep them in the freezer. Prevent waste and discover how to make the most of your freezer with helpful storage tips.
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Learn to cook waste-free with star chef René Tichelaar

Learn to cook waste-free with star chef René Tichelaar
Curious how to cook a delicious meal at home without wasting food? Our environmental coach Nelleke will take you to Michelin-starred restaurant De Gieser Wildeman, where René Tichelaar shows you how to create a delicious meal using an ingredient most people throw away.
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Return medicines safely to the pharmacy or recycling center

Return medicines safely to the pharmacy or recycling center
What should you do with medications you no longer need? Never throw medications in the trash or flush them down the toilet or sink. This can have serious consequences for people and the environment. Dispose of them safely and responsibly. 
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The best storage tips for your refrigerator to prevent waste

The best storage tips for your refrigerator to prevent waste
Properly stored products will keep them fresh for much longer. Prevent waste and discover how to best store and preserve products with our storage tips.
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Moving? Here's how to properly manage your waste!

Moving? Here's how to properly manage your waste!
Moving can be quite exciting and stressful. You have a lot to arrange for your new place. But before you leave, you want to leave your old home clean and tidy. We're happy to help you with tips on how to deal with items and materials you don't want to move.
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Tips for a green paw print

Tips for a green paw print
A cat in the house almost certainly means a litter box. But did you know it's important to dispose of everything from the litter box, even eco-friendly litter, with the general waste? Find out why.
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Travel smart: how to prevent waste during your trips

Travel smart: how to prevent waste during your trips
At home, on the go, or at work: we use a lot of disposable packaging everywhere without even realizing it. By changing small habits, we can all reduce waste. Even during a day out or an outing. With these tips, you can easily reduce waste and hassle on the go.
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Enjoy a sustainable holiday

Enjoy a sustainable holiday
Summer is here, and for many people, that means vacation time. Whether you're planning a trip close to home or further afield, we're happy to help you make your vacation as sustainable as possible. These tips will help you enjoy a sustainable vacation while also protecting the environment.  
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Get more out of your residual waste!

Get more out of your residual waste!
What can you still recover from your residual waste? Here are some simple tips to help you separate your waste more effectively and contribute to a waste-free and clean region.
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Return disposable diapers for free to the recycling center

Return disposable diapers for free to the recycling center
A sustainable diaper season? Choose wisely and save with washable baby diapers, or dispose of disposable diapers separately at our recycling centers. Use the special disposal bag for baby diapers.
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New device? Turn in your old one!

New device? Turn in your old one!
We use many electrical appliances every day that make our lives easier. But what do you do with appliances you no longer use? Recycle them! That way, you help the environment.
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Batteries: not in the garbage bin, but in the collection bin

Batteries: not in the garbage bin, but in the collection bin
Batteries have become an indispensable part of our daily lives. But did you know that batteries can be dangerous if not recycled properly? Handle them carefully and discover why it's important to collect batteries separately to prevent fire and damage.
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Sharing and borrowing: A sustainable way to reduce waste

Sharing and borrowing: A sustainable way to reduce waste
In a world where consumption is rampant, it's crucial that we reduce waste. Discover tips for a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Organic waste: Collect it directly in the kitchen

Organic waste: Collect it directly in the kitchen
Do you enjoy cooking, but are those vegetable, fruit, and other food scraps stressing you out? Keep a handy kitchen bin on your countertop and you'll quickly get rid of that organic waste. Afterward, you can simply dispose of your organic waste for free.  
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Time to work in the garden? Garden waste tips!

Time to work in the garden? Garden waste tips!
Want to give your garden waste a second life? We've compiled 5 handy tips for you!
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Which glass belongs where?

Which glass belongs where?
Did you know that not all glass belongs in the same place? We've compiled a handy overview of glass recycling for you.
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Responsible recycling: Return your e-cigarette or vape

Responsible recycling: Return your e-cigarette or vape
It's important to know that e-cigarettes and vapes don't belong in the residual waste. These devices contain batteries that can cause fires. Fortunately, there are several ways to dispose of them responsibly. 
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Is your mattress in need of replacement? Have it recycled!

Is your mattress in need of replacement? Have it recycled!
Do you have an old mattress or mattress topper you want to get rid of? No worries! Take it to the recycling center for free.  
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Coffee pads and tea bags can be disposed of with the organic waste.

Coffee pads and tea bags can be disposed of with the organic waste.
Did you know that almost all tea bags and coffee pods used in the Netherlands are compostable? Therefore, dispose of them as organic waste (GFT).
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Small change, big impact! Here's how to easily separate organic waste at home.

Small change, big impact! Here's how to easily separate organic waste at home.
Want to keep your vegetable, fruit, and garden waste, as well as food scraps, separated without any hassle? Use a handy organic waste bin with compostable bags on your countertop. You can dispose of the full bags free of charge in the organic waste container.
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Find out how to handle mercury safely

Find out how to handle mercury safely
Mercury is not only toxic but also difficult to clean up. Prevent health risks and high costs by disposing of your mercury meter safely!
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Five tips to prevent litter

Five tips to prevent litter
Say no to litter! Together we can reduce litter. We've compiled the 5 most important tips! 
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Preventing waste is even better than separating waste

Preventing waste is even better than separating waste
Prevention is always better than cure. This also applies to waste. But how do you do that? Discover how you can focus on waste prevention instead of separating waste.
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Waste separation starts in the kitchen and bathroom: handy tips! 

Waste separation starts in the kitchen and bathroom: handy tips! 
By separating waste properly, you'll have less residual waste. But how can you easily do this? Did you know you can start doing this in your kitchen and bathroom?
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Tips against food waste

Tips against food waste
Did you know that in the Netherlands, we never eat a quarter of all our food? All that food is grown, processed, transported, cooled, and heated. We put a lot of energy into it. It's a shame when we waste energy and resources by throwing away unnecessary food. You too can help prevent food waste!
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Fat: Recycle it!

Fat: Recycle it!
Frying fat, cooking oil, and fatty gravy are recycled if they are collected separately. You can take them to one of our recycling centers. Some supermarkets, hardware stores, thrift shops, and (sports) clubs also have a special collection bin for frying fat and cooking oil.
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