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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.

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.

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.

Take out what is inside and throw away empty packaging

Haal eruit wat erin zit en gooi verpakkingen leeg weg

Throw packaging in the PMD bin, but only if it is really empty. Only then can we recycle and re-use the material properly. With the national campaign "As long as it goes empty! - from 25 August to 7 September, we are drawing extra attention to the proper disposal of packaging.

Litter picker Corrie Strong in limelight

Zwerfafvalpakker Corrie Sterk in het zonnetje

In the Haar neighbourhood in Gorinchem, Corrie Sterk has been involved in a clean neighbourhood since she was young. The love for a clean living environment was instilled in her from home. Read her inspiring story here.

Enjoy a waste-free barbecue this summer!

Geniet deze zomer van een barbecue zonder afval!

Now that summer is here and temperatures are rising, it is time for cosy barbecues and outdoor picnics. Unfortunately, these fun activities can also create a lot of waste. Fortunately, you can avoid this with these simple tips and still enjoy yourself to the full.

Almost holidays? Avoid container stress

Bijna vakantie? Voorkom containerstress

Is your home waste well organised too? With a few smart steps, you can avoid full bins, unpleasant smells and angry neighbours. So you can leave with peace of mind and come home refreshed.

Almost holiday? Here's how to reduce waste at your holiday destination too

Bijna vakantie? Zo zorgt u ook op uw vakantieadres voor minder afval

Do you have a holiday and will be taking a break soon? Then this is a great time to relax and do something good for the environment. With a few smart choices, you can also reduce your waste while on holiday. Have a nice summer!

Primary school children donate a whale from litter

Basisschoolkinderen schenken een walvis van zwerfafval

A crazy project by group 5B of De Schakel primary school. Pupils went into the neighbourhood, investigated litter and collected bags full of it. From their finds, they made colourful whale. On 15 July, they handed over their work of art to us. A strong symbol for awareness and a cleaner environment.

Leftovers? Here's what you can do with it

Spullen over? Dit kunt u ermee doen

A broken chair, an old cabinet or a discarded table. These are things and materials that should not or do not fit in the residual waste container. And certainly don't belong on the street. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to dispose of these items properly. Much easier than you might think.

Electrical waste, battery or accumulator? Do it separately!

Elektrisch afval, batterij of accu? Doe maar apart!

Did you know that all electrical appliances (with and without batteries), loose batteries and accumulators should always be returned separately? Help out and return your electrical waste, batteries and accumulators separately!

Together for a tobacco-free region: join in with Peukmeuk 2025!

Samen voor een peukvrije regio: doe mee met Peukmeuk 2025!

Fags on the street? You really can't. Join the region's big cigarette butts clean-up campaign on 5 July and, together with Waardlanden and ABR Activation, send a clear message: butts don't belong in the environment.

Using summer gear sustainably: tips for reusing, borrowing and buying

Zomerspullen duurzaam gebruiken: tips voor hergebruiken, lenen en kopen

Summer is here. Time for sunshine, being outside a lot and enjoying nature. During the holiday season, we often pull out all kinds of summer stuff or buy it new. Find out how to reuse, borrow or buy more consciously to make summer just as fun, but much more sustainable!

How to avoid unpleasant odours, fruit flies and maggots in the organic kitchen waste container

Zo voorkomt u nare geurtjes, fruitvliegjes en maden in de gft-container

Would you like to separate your fruit, vegetable, garden and food waste (VGF) without having to deal with unpleasant odours? With a few simple tips, you can keep your GFT container clean and avoid nuisance.

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.