Planning on gardening or cleaning a sandbox? Don't throw soil, sand, and garden soil in the organic waste bin, and don't take them to the recycling center either. It might seem logical, since they're natural materials, but they disrupt the composting process. As a result, an entire load of organic waste can be rejected and no longer processed into compost or green gas. Your own container might also be left behind on collection day, as contaminated organic waste can't be emptied. Therefore, it's important to dispose of these materials correctly.
What is allowed in the organic waste container?
Small quantities only:
- soil from a flower pot
- a little bit of soil when weeding
- a little soil from transplanting a shrub.
You can often reuse clean sand in your own garden, for example, to fill a hole or loosen the soil. This prevents waste and allows you to reuse materials efficiently.
What is not allowed in the organic waste container and not allowed at the recycling center?
Larger quantities. Consider:
- the contents of a sandbox
- soil from a garden project or renovation
- bucket or wheelbarrow full of sand, soil or garden soil
Why not?
Unfortunately, we cannot accept larger quantities of soil or sand. This is due to the so-called clean soil declaration: we are only allowed to process soil if we are certain it is clean. Without such a declaration, these materials cannot be disposed of at our recycling centers. They also do not belong in residual waste. This way, we protect the soil together and prevent pollution.
How do you dispose of larger quantities properly?
Do you have more sand or soil, such as the contents of a sandbox or from a garden renovation? Then there are two options:
- Are you having a landscaper do your landscaping? Ask them to remove the soil and materials.
- Are you doing it yourself? Then take it to a specialized company, such as Korevaar, Weverwijk, and Kok Lexmond, or another earthmoving company in your area. Or have it collected. They collect larger quantities of soil and sand, inspect it, and prepare it for reuse. This way, we keep the soil clean and prevent pollution together.
Together through the seasons
Whether you're moving plants in the spring, replacing sand in the summer, or tidying the garden in the fall and winter, by properly separating materials, we work together towards a cleaner and greener world. This way, we contribute to a clean region and a waste-free future for ourselves and future generations. Together and for each other.
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