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Tijdelijke sluiting milieustraat Leerdam op 27 september

Temporary closure environmental street Leerdam on September 27

On Wednesday 27 September, the Leerdam waste disposal site will be temporarily closed due to maintenance work on the boardwalk. From Thursday, September 28, the environmental street will reopen from 8.30am as per normal opening hours.

Het is herfst: tijd om uw kledingkast weer op te ruimen

It's autumn: time to clear out your wardrobe again

Do you have textiles you no longer wear and use yourself? Then don't throw it in the rubbish. But give it a new life. Find out what you can do with your discarded textiles.

De 5 meestgestelde vragen over de veranderingen in Molenlanden

The 5 most frequently asked questions about the changes in Molenlanden

Do you have questions about the changes around waste collection in Molenlanden? That's understandable. We list the 5 most frequently asked questions for you.

Veranderingen rond afvalinzameling in Vijfheerenlanden

Changes around waste collection in Vijfheerenlanden

Do you live in the built-up area of Vijfheerenlanden municipality? If so, we will send you a letter in September explaining why and when we will make the changes.

Join the Waste-Free Week

Did you know that in the Netherlands, we never eat a quarter of all our food? You too can help prevent food waste. From 11 to 17 September it is Wastefree Week. Will you join us?

Noodgreep afvalsector: milieustraten openen deuren voor illegale lachgascilinders

Emergency waste sector: environmental centres open doors to illegal nitrous oxide cylinders

At our environmental centres, you can hand in nitrous oxide cylinders free of charge. Never throw them on the street or with the residual waste. By exploding in collection trucks and waste incinerators, they cause major damage and serious safety risks.

Afval scheiden begint al in de keuken en badkamer: handige tips!

Separating waste starts in the kitchen and bathroom: handy tips!

By separating waste properly, you will keep less residual waste. But how can you do this easily? Did you know that you can start doing so in the kitchen and bathroom?

Environmental coaches on tour in September

In September, you can meet our environmental coaches Meet Ingrid and Nelleke and ask your questions at various locations around the region.

Molenlanden residents: keep an eye on your mailbox!

Starting this week, all residents in the built-up area of Molenlanden municipality will receive an environmental pass per household. After that, the collection containers for residual waste will be closed in the cores. The containers can then only be opened with the environmental pass.

Grote opruimactie 'Samen Schoon on tour' op zaterdag 19 augustus

Big clean-up action 'Together Clean on tour' on Saturday 19 August

Waardlanden and EnjoyCleaningUp organise big clean-up action 'Samen Schoon on tour'. Make a difference and join in on Saturday 19 August!

August 2: Earth Overshoot Day!

Today, worldwide, we have already used up all the raw materials that the earth can sustainably produce in one year. As of today, the earth's supply of food and natural resources is diminishing. Find out how you can make a difference.

Veranderingen rond afvalinzameling in Molenlanden

Changes around waste collection in Molenlanden

There will be changes around waste collection in the coming period. We will implement the changes per municipality step by step. After Hardinxveld-Giessendam and Gorinchem, we will also start in Molenlanden.

Privacy statement Household waste

Waardlanden takes care of waste and raw materials collection for the municipalities of Gorinchem, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Molenlanden and Vijfheerenlanden. In carrying out these tasks, personal data are also processed. The manner in which the municipalities and Waardlanden deal with this personal data is laid down in the Household Waste Privacy Statement.

Geef uw zomerse opblaasartikelen een tweede leven!

Give your summer inflatables a second life!

What do you do with used inflatables that are broken or leaky? From 1 July 2023, you can hand them in separately at one of our environmental centres during the months of July, August and September. This will give the inflatable articles a second life as raw material for a new product.

Kwaliteitscontroles op inhoud pmd- en gft-containers

Quality checks on contents of PMD and GFT containers

Many residents already separate their waste very well. To improve the quality of the separated raw materials in the containers at low-rise houses for vegetable, fruit and garden waste (VGF) and plastic packaging, metal packaging and drink cartons (pmd) even further, we will check the contents from 3 July 2023.

Wat is het verschil tussen bronscheiding en nascheiding?

What is the difference between source separation and post-separation?

Find out in our blog how you can contribute to effective waste separation and why you should, or should not, separate waste at home! Learn more about the benefits of source and post-separation and how these methods help us towards a more sustainable future. Together, we can make our region even cleaner.

Invoering milieupassen in Vijfheerenlanden vertraagd

Introduction of environmental cards in Vijfheerenlanden delayed

The introduction of environmental cards in Vijfheerenlanden municipality has been moved to the end of October/beginning of November 2023. We are sending residents of Vijfheerenlanden municipality a letter this week with an explanation and the adjusted schedule.

Van lege aansteker tot etensresten: wat hoort waar?

From empty lighter to food scraps: what belongs where?

When you recycle waste, you help create a clean and beautiful environment, for yourself and future generations. But separating waste can be challenging. That is why in this blog we explain how to find out which bin a particular product goes in, and give useful tips on how to separate waste a lot easier.

Separating waste properly. How do you do it?

Find out how to separate waste even better! Learn useful tips and tricks to make a difference in our region. From smart recycling suggestions to creative reuse ideas. Read it now in our blog and let's build a cleaner and more sustainable environment for all of us together!

Veranderingen rond de afvalinzameling. Hoe zit dat nou?

Changes around waste collection. What about it?

Many residents have questions about the new waste and resources policy and the changes around waste collection. This is understandable. We list the five most frequently asked questions for you.

Fines for persistent waste dumping

After an intensive period of street monitoring, informing and warning, our supervisors will issue administrative fines from 12 June if residents' presentation behaviour does not improve.

Per ongeluk iets weggegooid in een verzamelcontainer?

Accidentally discarded something in a collection container?

About 10 times a month, Waardlanden helps residents who have accidentally discarded personal items or something valuable in a collection container. From 1 July, there will be a charge for this service.

It's Waste-Free Week. Will you participate?

In the Week Without Waste, we all take up the challenge of throwing away as little waste as possible. You will join in (again), won't you? This week is the Week Without Waste. You can help with these tips.

'Nice and tidy' campaign launched

Today, the campaign Nice and tidy launched. This campaign alerts residents to the need to reduce residual waste. And encourages you to separate your own waste and important raw materials even better at home. Because less residual waste is important for the environment and your wallet.

Inwoners Gorinchem-Oost krijgen vanaf deze week een milieupas

Residents of Gorinchem-Oost will get an environmental pass from this week onwards

Residents of Gorinchem-Oost will receive an environmental pass in their letterbox from this week. From 15 May, Waardlanden will close the collection containers for residual waste. The containers can then only be opened with the environmental pass.