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.
Pass it on: make someone else happy
Usable items don't belong in residual waste. Give them to someone else or donate them. You can take furniture, dishes, toys, books, and household items to the thrift store or the Kringloopplein (Recycling Center). Clothing, shoes, coats, bags, sheets, towels, curtains, and even stuffed animals belong in the neighborhood textile container. Worn or damaged 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 local charity shop or give-away corner. This way, you prevent waste and help others. 2. Repair, exchange, or sell
Repair, exchange or sell
Many items can get a second life with a small effort. Fix a loose chair leg, replace a zipper, or have an appliance checked at a workshop or repair café. Items that are still in good condition but you no longer use can be traded or sold. Think of clothing, toys, or appliances that can quickly find a new owner through a swap afternoon, a local giveaway group, or an online platform. This way, you prevent waste and make someone else happy.
To the recycling center: always welcome
Does something not fit in the container or is it truly no longer usable? Take it to the recycling center. You're always welcome with your recycling pass and can come as often as you like. For most waste streams, you never pay anything, even after multiple visits. Think of electrical appliances, mattresses, textiles, paper and cardboard, glass, polystyrene (EPS), metals, cooking oil, diapers, small chemical waste (small chemical waste), gas bottles, and flat glass.
Only a few types of waste incur a fee. Bulky garden waste, rubble, clean wood, pressure-treated wood, plaster/aerated concrete, bitumen (roofing felt), and bulky household waste can be brought free of charge three times a year. From the fourth visit onward, you'll pay a small fee. You can pay this directly by card to our staff member at the gate.
Residents of the municipality of Vijfheerenlanden do not pay to bring items to the recycling centers.
Borrow a trailer for free
Got a lot to take away? Borrow a trailer for free from Waardlanden. You can use the trailer for up to two hours, and you can easily arrange this yourself via waardlanden.nl/zelfregelenThis makes cleaning up and taking it to the recycling center a lot easier.
Helpful tip: Many items are made of different materials. Disassemble them at home whenever possible. This way, you can recycle more items for free, and raw materials are reused more effectively. This is better for the environment and saves money. Load your car or trailer smartly. Group similar materials together. This way, you can unload more quickly at the recycling center and get back on the road quickly.
Smart sorting before you leave
Make it easy on yourself by pre-sorting. Put items into three piles: what you can pass on, what you can repair or sell, and what absolutely needs to go to the recycling center. Return textiles clean and dry, in a sealed bag. And always flatten and compress paper and cardboard boxes. This saves space and prevents them from clogging the containers.
Together through the seasons
By giving things a second life and preventing residual waste, you contribute to a cleaner environment and less waste. And if you really can't use them anymore, you can dispose of them properly. This way, we're working together towards a waste-free future. Step by step, we'll navigate the seasons together.
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