Tips

Help and tips

Sixty per cent less waste in our region by 2025! How? By preventing unnecessary waste. If waste does arise, we separate it for reuse or recycling. This way, we do not waste raw materials and do not deplete the earth. We can only achieve this together. You can help too!

Looking for inspiration to avoid wasting resources? These practical tips will help you.

Verantwoord recyclen: Lever je e-sigaret of vape in

Responsible recycling: Return your e-cigarette or vape

It is important to know that e-cigarettes and vapes do not belong in the residual waste. These devices contain batteries that can cause fires. Fortunately, there are several ways to dispose of them responsibly.

Houd uw gft-container schoon en fris met deze handige tips

Keep your GFT container clean and fresh with these handy tips

Want to separate your fruit, vegetable, garden and food waste (VGF) without any unpleasant odours? Our environmental coaches share six handy tips to ensure your GFT container stays clean and fresh.

Which glass belongs where?

Did you know that not all glass belongs in the same place? We put together a handy overview for glass recycling for you.

Uw matras toe aan vervanging? Laat het recyclen!

Need to replace your mattress? Get it recycled!

Do you have an old mattress or topper you want to get rid of? No worries! Bring it to the recycling centre for free.

Koffiepads en theezakjes mogen bij het groente-, fruit- en tuinafval

Coffee pods and tea bags can be disposed of with fruit, vegetable and garden waste

Did you know that almost all the tea bags and coffee pads we use in the Netherlands are compostable? So throw them away with your vegetable, fruit and garden (VGF) waste.

Where do sand, soil and (garden) earth belong?

It may seem logical: sand, soil and (garden) earth are natural materials, so why worry about how we dispose of them? Yet it is important to dispose of these materials properly. Otherwise, they can have a big impact on our environment.

Kleine verandering, groot effect! Zo kunt u eenvoudig gft scheiden in huis

Small change, big effect! How to easily separate GFT at home

Want to keep your fruit, vegetable, garden and food waste (GFT) separate without any effort? Then use a handy VGF container with compostable bags on your kitchen counter. You can dispose of the full bags free of charge in the VGF container.

5 tips to prevent littering

Say no to litter! Together, we can reduce litter. We list the 5 most important tips!

Prevent your container from freezing

In the winter months, the mercury sometimes drops well below zero. This can cause problems when emptying your container. In this article, you will find tips to reduce the risk of freezing.