After April 11th, the individual collection of paper and cardboard in Gorinchem city center will cease. Instead, 15 locations with collection containers for paper and cardboard will be created. This means that paper and cardboard can be disposed of locally at any time. Together with the municipality of Gorinchem, we are taking a major step towards a cleaner and more organized city center. Do you have any questions about this change? Feel free to ask our environmental coach Nelleke during the weekly market in Gorinchem.
What does this mean?
On Friday, April 11, we will collect loose paper and cardboard for the last time. Underground paper containers are already available on Boerenstraat, Groenmarkt, Heerenlaantje, Nonnenveld, Struisvogelstraat, Rond de Watertoren, and Varkenmarkt. Eight more locations will be added. Residents can dispose of paper and cardboard for free at any time after April 11 at 15 locations in the area. The environmental pass is not required.
Residents with a paper recycling bin can continue using it. However, the collection day will change: from now on, we'll empty it every first Tuesday of the month during the day, starting on May 6th. Anyone who doesn't have a bin at home and would like one can request one free of charge.
Return or request paper container
Do you have a paper container at your home? You can continue using this. The collection day will change: from now on, we will empty the paper container
Every first Tuesday of the month during the day. The first collection is on Tuesday, May 6th. Please place your container at the collection point before 7:30 AM.
Would you like to request a paper container? Do you not yet have a paper container at your home, but would you like one? Send an email to info@waardlanden.nland
We'll deliver it to your home free of charge. The paper container will then be emptied during the day on the first Tuesday of each month.
Do you no longer want your paper container? Would you rather use the new collection containers in your area? Have your container collected for free.
by making an appointment via info@waardlanden.nl.
Why this change?
Many residents are increasingly separating their waste and raw materials. This reduces residual waste, allowing some underground residual waste containers to be used for paper and cardboard. Using (collection) containers is better for the environment. It prevents paper and cardboard from getting wet or blowing around the neighborhood as litter. Dry and clean materials can be recycled up to seven times. Collection after 6:00 PM in the city center can also be difficult due to the many parked cars.
Where are the containers?
The 15 locations are spread out in such a way that there is always a container within walking distance.