Packed your things, put the plants at the neighbors', and ready to go. But is your home's trash properly organized? If left undisturbed for too long, it can start to smell or attract vermin. 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.
Tidy up a bit
The anticipation of the holidays is a great time to declutter your home. Items you no longer use? Take them to the recycling center, the Kringloopplein (Recycling Center), or a thrift store. This way, you'll leave with a clean feeling and give your belongings a second life.
Do not leave full trash bins
Especially in summer, waste can quickly start to smell.
- Before leaving, empty all trash bins in the house, especially the organic waste bin.
- Don't leave garbage bags in the hallway or shed. This prevents odors and pests when you return home.
Be careful what you put in the container
Don't just throw waste together to fill the container. Separate it properly, even just before you leave. This keeps raw materials clean and allows us to reuse them. This also prevents your container from being left behind on collection day, as contaminated containers won't be emptied.
Use the right bags
Always put waste in the correct bag:
- PMD and residual waste:transparent pockets and securely buttoned.
- Gft: special compostable bags with the OK compost logo or the Seedling logo
Do not place loose bags next to the container, we will not take them.
Have your container emptied on time
Check the Waardlanden app or on waardlanden.nl when your container is emptied.
- Place your container outside before 7:30 am on collection day
- Remove the container from the street the same day to prevent inconvenience.
- Please note: do not put the container outside earlier than necessary.
Ask someone to help
Not home on collection day? Ask a neighbor or friend to put your container out and—just as importantly—collect it again. It's a small effort, but a huge convenience.
This way, you can leave without worries and come home refreshed. Have a great summer!
For more tips, visit waardlanden.nl/tips