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Get more out of your residual waste!

In 2023, each person in our region threw away an average of 186 kilos of residual waste. But less than 30 kilos of that is actually residual waste. This means we can recycle much more and reduce our waste mountain. 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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Organic waste: 44% in residual waste

Food scraps, vegetable, fruit, and garden waste (organic waste) make up over 40% of our residual waste. Dispose of this for free with your recycling pass in the organic waste collection bin or in your home organic waste bin. If you want to use bags, only use compostable bags with the Seedling logo or OK Compost logo. This allows us to make compost, which benefits our gardens and agriculture.

PMD: 8% in residual waste*

Plastic packaging, metal packaging, and beverage cartons (PMD) make up 8% of our residual waste. Dispose of these separately in the PMD container. This ensures that these materials can be properly recycled.

*Note: How you dispose of your PMD depends on where you live. Residents of high-rise and low-rise buildings without a PMD container may dispose of PMD and residual waste together in a local residual waste container. This waste is collected separately and later sorted by machines.

Appliances: 1% in residual waste

Only 1% of appliances still end up in residual waste. This could be better! Return anything with a plug or battery for free to your recycling center, hardware store, or the store where you buy a new appliance. These appliances can often be repaired or recycled, saving valuable resources.

Glass: 4% in residual waste

About 4% of our residual waste consists of glass. Make sure that glass containers, such as bottles and jars, with caps or lids, are placed in the bottle bank. Glass is infinitely recyclable and never needs to end up in residual waste.

Paper: 5% in residual waste

Paper and cardboard still make up 5% of our residual waste. Make sure clean and dry paper and cardboard are placed in the recycling bin. Paper is highly recyclable, meaning fewer trees need to be cut down.

Baby diapers: 6% in residual waste

Baby diapers make up 6% of our residual waste. You can return used diapers for free to your local recycling center using special diaper bags available there. Even better is using washable diapers, which are not only more environmentally friendly but also cost-effective.

Textiles: 4% in residual waste

Textiles also make up 4% of residual waste. Clean, dry, in good condition, worn, or damaged textiles should be neatly packaged in the textile container. This ensures that the textiles can be reused or recycled.

Other reusable: 12% in residual waste

A whopping 12% of residual waste consists of reusable raw materials such as small chemical waste, hard plastics, metal, polystyrene, and cooking oil. Use your recycling pass to dispose of these items separately and free of charge at the recycling center to facilitate recycling.

Residual waste: 16% in the residual waste container

Separate your waste and raw materials properly, and you'll have minimal residual waste. This is better for the environment and your wallet.

Are you unsure where your waste belongs? 

Use the separation guide on the website or in the Waardlanden appOr download the handy separation guide:

By properly separating and recycling our waste, we make our region cleaner and more sustainable. Join us and get even more out of your residual waste. Good for the environment and your wallet!

For more tips, visit waardlanden.nl/tips