Sometimes waste remains in the container after emptying. This is annoying because it leaves you with less space - just when you need the container again. During emptying, each container is shaken several times so that the waste is well removed. Yet this does not always succeed - for example, if the waste is too tightly pressed and stuck. This can happen with the contents of all types of containers, but with vegetable, fruit and garden waste and food waste (VGF) it is just a little more common. GFT is often wet and sticky. As a result, it sticks to the walls more easily or gets stuck at the bottom. Fortunately, you can do a lot yourself to prevent this.
With a few simple adjustments, you can ensure that your container is emptied properly.
Tip 1. Build up GFT in layers
Place a page of old newspaper or some straw at the bottom of the GFT container. This will prevent caked-on food residues at the bottom. Then throw kitchen and garden waste loosely on top. Alternate wet food waste with dry material, such as leaves or twigs. This keeps the waste airier and makes it easier to empty.
Tip 2. Drain or dry wet waste
Drain wet food scraps well before throwing them in the bins. This will prevent them from sticking. Even freshly cut grass is often very wet. Do not throw it directly in the organic waste container, but let it dry for a day first. This prevents it from clumping together or getting stuck at the bottom.
Tip 3. Do not press waste
Do not press waste, however tempting it may be to save space. Waste that has not been pushed on comes loose easier when emptied than a compressed mass. This applies not only to your GFT container, but also to your other containers. And always make large materials small so nothing gets stuck.
Tip 4. Unplug waste
Waste gets stuck faster than you think. Especially if it is damp or has been in the bin for a while. So before emptying the bin, gently poke it loose with a stick or shovel. This will prevent any waste from being left behind.
Tip 5. Put the container in a cool and dry place
Heat and humidity make waste stick faster. Therefore, put your GFT container in a shady and cool place if possible. This way, the waste stays drier and comes off easier.
Tip 6. Clean the container regularly
A clean container prevents waste from sticking to the walls. Therefore, clean the container regularly with water and possibly a little green soap. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as chlorine, which are harmful to the environment.
Will you help? With a few small actions, you can make a big difference. Together, we will make sure that containers can be emptied properly and your waste is processed neatly.
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