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Locations collection containers for residual waste former municipality of Vianen

Locaties verzamelcontainers voor restafval vroegere gemeente Vianen

New underground collection containers for residual waste have been installed in the former municipality of Vianen. So there is always a collection container within walking distance.

New GFT collection containers get stickers

Nieuwe verzamelcontainers voor gft krijgen stickers

Since last summer, we have been installing new GFT collection containers at high-rise buildings. This will soon allow residents of flats, flats and upstairs flats to separate their GFT.

Residents of former Vianen municipality to collect pmd differently

Inwoners van de vroegere gemeente Vianen gaan pmd anders inzamelen

Residents in the former municipality of Vianen still kept their plastic, metal and drink cartons (pmd) separated in special pmd bags. Since April 2023, the special pmd bags have disappeared.

Waardlanden reduces CO2 emissions from vehicle fleet

Waardlanden verlaagt CO2-uitstoot van wagenpark

From 1 February, all diesel vehicles of Waardlanden will run on HVO100. HVO100 is a sustainable cleaner diesel variant made from processed vegetable and animal residual waste, such as oils and fats. The fuel reduces CO2 emissions and improves air quality. It is also better for the engines of

Placing and adjusting collection containers

Plaatsen en aanpassen verzamelcontainers

In all our municipalities, we are adapting the throw-in openings of the underground collection containers for residual waste and PMD. The container openings go from 80 litres to 60 litres. We also place GFT collection containers at flats and apartment complexes.

Prevent your container from freezing

Voorkom vastvriezen van uw container

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.

Tips against food waste

Tips tegen voedselverspilling

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!

Everything at hand with the Waardlanden app

Met de Waardlanden-app alles bij de hand

Download our handy app. This way, you always have all waste information to hand. And you know exactly when your container is due at the road and where what type of waste is allowed.

Fat: recycle it!

Vet: recycle het!

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.