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 for a replacement environmental pass in case of loss or damage.
Why this change?
Replacing an environmental pass costs money: for creating, processing, sending and handling by our staff. Therefore, from 1 July you will pay a €15 fee if your pass is lost or broken. This keeps the system fair and keeps costs manageable for all residents. Only those who need a new pass will pay for it. At the same time, we want to use this measure to encourage residents to use their pass carefully.
The pass is important: you need it to open the collection containers for residual waste and VGF waste and for access to the environmental centres. So keep it well, like other important passes.
Keep the environmental pass safe
Your environmental pass is an important one. The pass is linked to your residential address and is for your household only.
A few storage tips:
- Keep the pass in a fixed place in the house.
- Keep the pass away from magnets.
- Do not lend the pass to anyone.
- Do not make a hole in the pass, the pass will no longer work.
The environmental pass belongs to the house and stays there when you move.
The environmental passes comply with the national standard for waste passes and registration systems, STOSAG. Unfortunately, misuse remains possible. It is therefore important that you make sure your environmental card does not end up in the wrong hands. You don't just hand over your house key or PIN card either. So handle your environmental card carefully and don't give others the chance to misuse it. Someone who misuses the environmental card is punishable by law.
Have you lost your pass or suspect fraud? Then report it and apply for a new pass. We will block your old pass immediately. Visit contact on our customer contact centre: 0183 68 11 11. We will be happy to help you.
Moving house and no pass in the house?
Have you moved house and there is no environmental pass in your new home? If so, you may be entitled to a new free environmental pass. Call our customer contact centre on 0183 68 11 11 during office hours. We will be happy to help you.
Requesting a replacement pass
From 1 July 2025, apply for a replacement environmental pass via our website or Waardlanden app. Payment is via iDEAL.