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Closure of environmental centres, Kringloop square and office

During the holidays, all waste recycling centres, Kringloopplein in Nieuw-Lekkerland and the Waardlanden office will be closed on:

Closed from 2.30pm on Thursday 18 December. The customer contact centre will be available by phone until 3pm.
Closed from 4pm on Wednesday 24 December.
Closed all day Thursday 25 December.
Friday 26 December closed all day.
Closed from 4pm on Wednesday 31 December.
Closed all day Thursday 1 January.

Christmas tree collection: join in and earn 50 cents per tree

Kerstbomeninzameling: doe mee en verdien 50 cent per boom

Each discarded Christmas tree earns 50 cents. You can hand in your Christmas tree at collection points in your neighbourhood, or between 27 December and 10 January at the environmental street or Kringloopplein using your environmental pass. Read all about the collection campaign here.

What do you do with your packaging materials after Black Friday? Handle it sustainably and smartly!

Wat doet u met uw verpakkingsmateriaal na Black Friday? Ga er duurzaam en slim mee om!

Black Friday is the time to buy new products. But what do you do with all the packaging material and cardboard? Instead of throwing it away, you can reuse it in a smart and sustainable way. This way, you help the environment as well as giving the material a second life.

We are looking for new colleagues!

Wij zoeken nieuwe collega's!

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

Prevent your container from freezing solid this winter

Voorkom dat uw container vastvriest deze winter

During the winter months it can freeze quite hard. Especially in the kitchen and garden waste container, nuisance then quickly arises because vegetable, fruit, garden and food waste (VGF) is damp. With these tips, you can avoid problems when it freezes and we can empty your container properly.

Christmas atmosphere at home? Discover sustainable alternatives to the traditional tree

Kerstsfeer in huis? Ontdek duurzame alternatieven voor de traditionele boom

A real Christmas tree creates a cosy, warm atmosphere and is for many people the symbol of the holiday season. Yet there are plenty of other sustainable alternatives that are just as attractive as a real Christmas tree.

Tips for a creative and green Sinterklaas surprise

Tips voor een creatieve en groene Sinterklaas-surprise

Celebrating Sinterklaas sustainably? You can! Find out how to make a beautiful and eco-friendly surprise using simple, recycled materials.

Being smart about gifts and packaging

Slim omgaan met cadeaus en verpakkingen

The festive season is coming: a cosy time with good food and presents. Unfortunately, this also often results in extra waste. With a few smart choices, you can enjoy the festive season to the full - without unnecessary waste.

Litter picker Janneke de Bruin in the spotlight

Zwerfafvalpakker Janneke de Bruin in het zonnetje

Janneke de Bruin cleans up litter in her municipality. What started as a personal action quickly grew into a beautiful neighbourhood initiative: the HaGi Waste Pickers. Read her inspiring story here.

Note: November 4 paper collection in Hardinxveld-Giessendam

Let op: 4 november papierinzameling in Hardinxveld-Giessendam

In Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Waardlanden has been collecting waste paper and cardboard in the evening with the help of church volunteers for years. As Wednesday 5 November is Thanksgiving Day, no paper will be collected that evening. Your paper and cardboard will therefore be collected a day earlier, on Tuesday evening 4 November.

Smart start to Sinterklaas: toy exchange on 11 and 13 November

Slimme start van Sinterklaas: speelgoed ruilen op 11 en 13 november

Celebrate Sinterklaas sustainably with our toy swap markets! In the run-up to Sinterklaas, we organise toy swap markets in the region together with local partners. Bring your unused toys and swap them for something new!

Prepared for storms and strong winds️

Voorbereid op storm en harde wind️

A strong gust of wind or an autumn storm can blow over a container in no time. Litter then blows through the street, into the ditch or into nature. This is messy and dangerous. With a few simple preparations, you can keep your container and waste in place - all year round.

Meet Waste Hero John

Maak kennis met AfvalHeld John

Every day, our Waste Heroes work extremely hard to keep the region clean, tidy and safe. One of them is driver John. He drives the crane truck through our region every day to empty the underground collection containers. Curious what his working day looks like? In this video, he gives an insight into his work.

Environmentally conscious gardening: making your own compost

Milieubewust tuinieren: zelf compost maken

Find out how to turn your garden waste into nutritious compost, all from your own garden. Learn practical tips for eco-conscious gardening and save money while contributing to a cleaner environment. Start your sustainable gardening adventure today!

Mobile environmental street in Leerdam on Wednesday, November 5

Mobiele milieustraat in Leerdam op woensdag 5 november

The mobile environmental street is coming to Leerdam-West as a trial. On Wednesday 5 November, between 8.30 and 15.00, hand in small quantities of raw materials at the Europaplein car park, near the bandstand and supermarket PLUS. Easy, free and without appointment. However, you will need your environmental card.

Autumn clearance: this is how to give things a second chance

Herfstopruiming: zo geeft u spullen een tweede kans

Autumn is a great time to tidy up your home. Less stuff means peace and quiet at home and saves waste. Don't throw things away too quickly, but choose what fits: pass them on, repair them, swap them, sell them or - if there is no other way - take them to the recycling centre.

Getting your container emptied properly, safely and quickly

Uw container goed, veilig en snel laten legen

It is Safety Week. Therefore, there is an extra focus on container presentation rules to ensure safe and smooth waste collection. You can help by putting your container on the road in the right way.

Branch route in October

Takkenroute in oktober

The end of October is the time of the branch route! You can register by phone to have up to 2 m³ of bulky garden waste collected free of charge. But be quick, because full is full!

Autumn has begun - time for a fresh wardrobe

De herfst is begonnen - tijd voor een frisse kledingkast

Autumn has begun. Time to put away your breezy summer clothes and grab the warm jumpers and scarves. But what about the clothes you never wear anymore? These three steps will help you organise your wardrobe and give the clothes you no longer wear a second life.

Meet Waste Hero Kees

Maak kennis met AfvalHeld Kees

Every day, our Waste Heroes work extremely hard to keep the region clean, tidy and safe. Often in the background, but always indispensable. One of them is supervisor Kees. He is on the road every day to keep our region tidy and clean. Curious about his work? Watch the video.

Organise your stock for less food waste

Organiseer uw voorraad voor minder voedselverspilling

Managing your stock in the kitchen or pantry is important to avoid waste and cook smarter. We would like to help you get started with some handy tips that you can easily apply.

Leftovers? Turn them into something delicious

Restjes over? Maak er iets lekkers van

It's Waste-Free Week, and that means: get more out of what you already have. What do you do with that half a courgette, that leftover pasta or that last slice of cheese? With a little creativity, you can put something new on the table with it.

Avoid waste: know the difference between THT and TGT

Voorkom verspilling: ken het verschil tussen THT en TGT

It's Waste-Free Week! You are joining in, aren't you? In the Netherlands, we waste much more food than we think. On average, as much as 33 kilos per person per year! Time to do something about it. Therefore, from 8 to 14 September, take part in the Wastefree Week.

Children's mayor Lieke calls for: take action against litter!

Kinderburgemeester Lieke roept op: kom in actie tegen zwerfafval!

Friday 20 September is World Clean-up Day, the world's biggest clean-up campaign. People everywhere will take to the streets to clean up litter. Lieke calls on people to help too. Adults, children, neighbours and friends: together we make the neighbourhood cleaner!

Litter picker Tim (15) keeps his neighbourhood clean

Zwerfafvalraper Tim (15) houdt zijn wijk schoon

In a new edition of "Litter picker in the spotlight", we introduce Tim to you. Tim is 15 years old and helps keep his neighbourhood clean. "For a few years now, I have been making regular rounds through my neighbourhood to pick up litter," Tim says enthusiastically.