You can reserve and borrow a trailer at the waste disposal site in Vianen.
- Intro text: Soil, sand and garden soil seem to be natural materials, but they do not belong with the VGF waste and cannot go to the recycling centre. They disrupt the composting process and can make an entire load of VGF waste unusable. This article tells you what is allowed, what is not allowed and how to dispose of larger quantities safely.
Are you working in the garden or changing a sandbox? Don't throw soil, sand and garden soil in the kitchen and garden waste container or take them to the recycling centre. It may seem logical because they are natural materials, but they interfere with the composting process. As a result, an entire load of VGF can be rejected and not processed into compost or green gas. Also, your own container may remain on the collection day because contaminated VGF waste cannot be emptied. It is therefore important to dispose of these materials properly.
What is allowed in the GFT container?
Small quantities only:
- soil from a flower pot
- a little soil when weeding weeds
- a bit of soil from transplanting a bush.
You can often reuse clean sand in your own garden, for example to fill in a hole or aerate the soil. This way, you avoid waste and reuse materials in a smart way.
What should not go in the GFT container and not to the recycling centre?
Larger quantities. Think of:
- the contents of a sandbox
- soil from a garden project or renovation
- bucket or wheelbarrow full of sand, earth or garden soil
Why not?
Unfortunately, we cannot take in larger quantities of soil or sand. This has to do with the so-called clean soil declaration: we are only allowed to process soil if we are sure that it is clean. Without such a declaration, these materials may not be handed in at our waste disposal centres. Nor do they belong in the residual waste. This is how we protect the soil together and prevent pollution.
How do you dispose of larger quantities properly?
Do you have more sand or soil, such as the contents of a sandbox or during a garden renovation? Then there are two possibilities:
- Are you having the garden done by a landscaper? If so, ask them to dispose of the soil and materials.
- Do you do it yourself? Then take it to a specialised company, such as Korevaar, Weverwijk and Kok Lexmond or another earthmoving company in your area. Or have it collected. They take in larger quantities of soil and sand, check it and make it suitable for reuse. Together, we keep the soil clean and prevent pollution.
Together through the seasons
Whether you move plants in spring, replace sand in summer or clean up the garden in autumn and winter: by separating materials properly, we work together to create a cleaner and greener world. This way, we contribute to a clean region and waste-free future for ourselves and the generations to come. With each other and for each other.
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- Intro text: Did you know that in the Netherlands, we never eat a quarter of all our food? All that food is grown, processed, transported, cooled and warmed. We put a lot of energy into it. It is a shame if we waste energy and raw materials by throwing away food unnecessarily. You too can help prevent food waste!
- Intro text: Deep-frying fat, cooking oil and fatty gravy are recycled if they are handed in separately. You can hand it in at one of our environmental centres. Some supermarkets, DIY shops, recycling shops and (sports) clubs also have special collection containers for deep-frying fat and cooking oil.
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- Location name: Environmental street Vianen
- Street + no: Sportlaan 4
- Postal code: 4131 NN
- Place: Vianen
- Phone: 0183 - 68 11 11
- Monday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Tuesday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Wednesday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Thursday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Friday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Saturday: 08.30 - 16.00
- Sunday: Closed
- Note opening hours: In case of extreme crowds, we may close the queue half an hour before closing time.
Going to the waste disposal site? Don't forget the environmental pass.
You are welcome at the Vianen environmental street with the Waardlanden environmental pass. You will not be able to visit the waste disposal site without a pass.
More information on the environmental pass
What you can bring away here
- Waste
Are broken items beyond repair or use? Or do you have items that do not belong or fit in the container? Then you can bring these to the environmental centre as often as you like using your environmental pass. Read more here. - Small chemical waste (kca)
Small chemical waste (MSW) is waste containing substances that are hazardous to health and the environment. This includes chemicals that are toxic, flammable or otherwise harmful. Check out the offer conditions and tips here.
What you can't take away from here
- Soil and sand
- Small amounts of potting and garden soil can be safely disposed of with the kitchen and garden waste.
- For larger quantities of sand, soil and (garden) earth, there are special companies that take these materials, inspect and purify them for reuse.
Trailer
Find out more about the options and conditions to borrow a trailer
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- Location name: Leerdam waste disposal site
- Street + no: Handelstraat 15
- Postal code: 4143 HT
- Place: Leerdam
- Phone: 0183 - 68 11 11
- Monday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Tuesday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Wednesday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Thursday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Friday: 08.30 - 17.00
- Saturday: 08.30 - 16.00
- Sunday: Closed
- Note opening hours: In case of extreme crowds, we may close the queue half an hour before closing time.
Going to the waste disposal site? Don't forget the environmental pass.
You are welcome at the Leerdam environmental street with the Waardlanden environmental pass. Without a pass, you cannot visit the waste disposal site.
More information on the environmental pass
What you can bring away here
- Waste
Are broken items beyond repair or use? Or do you have items that do not belong or fit in the container? Then you can bring these to the environmental centre as often as you like using your environmental pass. Read more here. - Small chemical waste (kca): every second and fourth Saturday of the month from 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Small chemical waste (MSW) is waste containing substances that are hazardous to health and the environment. This includes chemicals that are toxic, flammable or otherwise harmful. Check out the offer conditions and tips here.
What you can't take away from here
- Soil and sand
- Small amounts of potting and garden soil can be safely disposed of with the kitchen and garden waste.
- For larger quantities of sand, soil and (garden) earth, there are special companies that take these materials, inspect and purify them for reuse.
Trailer
You can reserve and borrow a trailer at the Leerdam waste disposal site.
Find out more about the options and conditions to borrow a trailer
