Messages

Overview Current

Replacement environmental pass costs €15 in case of loss or damage

Vervangende milieupas kost € 15,- bij verlies of schade

Residents of the municipalities of Gorinchem, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Molenlanden and Vijfheerenlanden have an environmental pass per household. This pass belongs to the home. From 1 July 2025, it will cost €15.00 to apply for a replacement environmental pass if the pass is lost or broken.

Meet Waste Hero Erik

Maak kennis met AfvalHeld Erik

Every day, our Waste Heroes work hard to keep the region clean, tidy and safe. Often in the background, but always indispensable. One of them is our waste site manager Erik. Wondering how he makes sure everything runs smoothly and safely at the waste disposal site? Watch his video.

Something broken? See if you can fix it first!

Iets stuk? Kijk eerst of u het kunt repareren!

A coat with a broken zip. A lamp that suddenly stops working. A toaster with kinks. Recognisable? See if you can fix it first! We list a few useful websites for you.

Prevent waste from being left in your container

Voorkom dat afval achterblijft in uw container

Does waste ever get left behind in your container after emptying it? That is a waste of space. Especially wet or compacted waste - such as kitchen and garden waste - can be difficult to empty. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your container does empty completely.

It's Waste-Free Week. Are you participating?

Het is de week Zonder Afval. Doet u mee?

The Week Without Waste has begun! From 19 to 25 May, we will prevent unnecessary waste and separate it as best we can for reuse and recycling. With these tips, you can help!

We are looking for new colleagues!

Wij zoeken nieuwe collega's!

We have several great vacancies! Will you be our new communications consultant, waste and raw materials policy supervisor or senior administrator/accountant? Find out more.

Art in the fight against litter in Vianen: pimp your bin!

Kunst in de strijd tegen zwerfafval in Vianen: pimp je prullenbak!

Pupils, artists and local residents turn littering into a party! The waste bins at Ursulinenhof in Vianen are getting a colourful makeover. No more standard grey, but real works of art.

Where to dispose of waste glass? Here's how to make the right choice!

Waar laat u glasafval? Zo maakt u de juiste keuze!

Did you know that not all glass belongs in the bottle bank? Many people are unsure where to dispose of their glass waste. Especially with broken drinking glasses, vases or teacups. We explain what should and should not go in the bottle bank, and why separating glass properly is so important.

Waardlanden municipalities make environmental gains with waste and resources strategy

Waardlanden-gemeenten boeken milieuwinst met afval- en grondstoffenstrategie

Evaluation Strategy Note 2021-2025: results visible, goal not yet achieved. The goal of the waste and resources strategy is to achieve a maximum of 100 kilograms of residual waste per inhabitant by 2025.

Smart and aware shopping

Slim en bewust boodschappen doen

During May Plastic-Free, we give extra thought to our daily choices. Daily shopping is a perfect starting point to produce less waste. By shopping smartly and consciously, you avoid unnecessary waste and help the environment. Use these tips to reduce the amount of packaging in your shopping basket.

Litter picker Barry van Baalen in the spotlight

Zwerfafvalpakker Barry van Baalen in het zonnetje

In Laag Dalem in Gorinchem, Barry van Baalen regularly goes out with his grabber and rubbish bag to keep the neighbourhood clean. Sometimes alone, sometimes with others. Find out Barry's story and golden tip.

Leftovers after Easter? Turn them into something delicious

Restjes over na Pasen? Maak er iets lekkers van

After an enjoyable Easter weekend, there is often plenty left over: a boiled egg, a slice of stollen, salad or some bread. Don't throw it away but turn it into something new. Give Easter leftovers a second life!

Second-hand Textile Week is coming up

De Week van Tweedehands Textiel komt eraan

Did you know that the textile industry is one of the most polluting in the world? Making clothes requires a lot of raw materials, water and energy. By reusing textiles or returning them separately, there is no need to make new ones. This is better for the environment and for our future.

Celebrate King's Day with an orange heart and a green conscience

Vier Koningsdag met een oranje hart én een groen geweten

King's Day is the time to look for gems at the flea market, or to clear out the attic and give things a second life. Good for space at home and for the environment. Because what you no longer need may be just what someone else is looking for.

Change paper collection downtown Gorinchem

Verandering papierinzameling binnenstad Gorinchem

After 11 April, the separate collection of paper and cardboard in Gorinchem city centre will stop. Instead, there will be 15 locations with collection containers where you can dispose of your paper and cardboard for free without having to use your environmental card.

21,684 appliances get second life thanks to E-waste Race

21.684 apparaten krijgen tweede leven dankzij E-waste Race

The E-waste Race 2025 was a great success! Ten primary schools from Gorinchem, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Molenlanden and Vijfheerenlanden collected no less than 21,684 appliances together. And the winner is?

Prizewinners win campaign Week of Waste Heroes announced

Prijswinnaars winactie Week van de AfvalHelden bekend

During the Week of Waste Heroes, many children enthusiastically took part in our competition. They surprised our Waste Heroes with beautiful crafts and drawings. See who won.

Collect broken and unused appliances and support students in the E-waste Race

Verzamel kapotte en ongebruikte apparaten en steun leerlingen in de E-waste Race

From 10 March to 2 April 2025, primary school pupils from Gorinchem, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Molenlanden and Vijfheerenlanden will compete to collect as much electronic waste as possible. Help the pupils by offering broken or unused appliances.

Visiting Opnieuw & Co: Waste Heroes with a Mission

Op bezoek bij Opnieuw & Co: AfvalHelden met een missie

Many discarded items can still be put to good use. At charity shop Opnieuw & Co, discarded items are given a second chance. We took a look behind the scenes and discovered how these Waste Heroes contribute to a more sustainable world. Watch the video.

Meet Waste Hero Jeremy

Maak kennis met AfvalHeld Jeremy

Every day, our Waste Heroes work hard to keep the region clean, tidy and safe. Often in the background, but always indispensable. One of them is our mechanic Jeremy. Wondering how he makes sure collection containers keep working properly? Watch his video.

Week of Waste Heroes 2025

Week van de AfvalHelden 2025

In wind and rain, at night and on holidays, in times of crisis: the work of the Waste Heroes always goes on. And we should be proud of that! That is why we are participating in the Week of Waste Heroes again this week. Will you join in too?

How did we decorate our homes this Christmas?

Hoe versierden we onze huizen deze kerstdagen?

The holidays are over and the Christmas trees have been cleared away again. Every year, fewer and fewer trees are handed in. We were curious to know why. Therefore, in our newsletter, we asked how you decorated your homes and what happened to the trees after the holidays.

Together for less textiles in residual waste

Samen voor minder textiel in het restafval

Together with the four municipalities, we are working to keep textiles out of residual waste. By 2024, more has already been collected than in 2023, but still almost half is thrown away. That can be done differently!

From old appliances to unusual lamps: Sven's story

Van oude apparaten naar bijzondere lampen: Het verhaal van Sven

Sven is 12 years old and has a special hobby: he makes lamps from old appliances. With his creative projects, he wants to show that you can make something new and beautiful out of old stuff. He also hopes to inspire people to be more environmentally aware and not just throw everything away.