A strong gust of wind or an autumn 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.
Place your container outside safely
By placing your container correctly at the collection point, you help our drivers and prevent waste from blowing away:
- Place your container outside just before 7:30 a.m. on collection day. This way, it will be along the street for as little time as possible.
- Make sure the lid is closed. This way, nothing blows out.
- Don't leave anything next to the container. It's not allowed, and it might blow into the neighborhood during storms.
- After emptying, remove the container from the street as quickly as possible. This will prevent it from blowing over and clear the street.
- Are you unsure about the collection day? Check the waste calendar.
Prevent waste from blowing away
Loose materials or a light plastic bag can easily blow away during a storm when the container is emptied. For safety reasons, our drivers can't always get out and clear loose materials. Please help:
Always put your trash in a tightly tied garbage bag. This keeps everything contained and prevents loose or light trash from blowing into the street.
- For PMD, use a transparent bag that you tie securely. This allows our raw materials inspectors to immediately see whether your waste has been properly separated.
- For organic waste, use compostable bags with the Seedling Logo or OK Compost Logo. Only these bags may be disposed of with organic waste.
Together through the seasons
With these simple preparations, you'll be ready for storms and strong winds. Together, we'll reduce waste, maintain a clean neighborhood, and create a pleasant living environment. This way, we'll navigate the seasons together, step by step, toward a waste-free future.
More useful offer rules can be found at waardlanden.nl/aanbiedregels.