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Join PeukMeuk 2024 and make a difference

Doe mee met PeukMeuk 2024 en maak een verschil

On Saturday, July 6, we will join Enjoycleaningup to trek through the four municipalities to clean up cigarette butts. Bits on the street and in the pit are super harmful to the environment and our health. You will help too, won't you?

Hand in disposable nappies free of charge at the waste disposal site

Wegwerpluiers gratis inleveren bij de milieustraat

A sustainable nappy season? Choose smart and save with washable baby nappies or dispose of disposable nappies separately at our environmental centres. Use the special disposal bag for baby nappies.

New appliance? Hand in the old one!

Nieuw apparaat? Lever het oude in!

Every day, we use many electrical appliances that make our lives easier. But what do you do with appliances you no longer use? Recycle them! That's how you help the environment.

Join our summer clean-up campaign!

Doe mee aan onze zomerse opruimactie!

Do you have inflatable items you can no longer use? Don't throw it away with the residual waste! From July to October, you can once again hand in your summer inflatables free of charge at our environmental centres using your environmental pass.

Fixed delivery points for paper containers in Nieuw-Lekkerland

Vaste aanbiedplaatsen voor papiercontainers in Nieuw-Lekkerland

The paper delivery point will change in a number of streets in Nieuw-Lekkerland. Residents of these streets will be sent a letter informing them of this change by post on 13 June.

Gft: Here's how to avoid nasty smells, fruit flies and maggots!

Gft: Zo voorkomt u nare geurtjes, fruitvliegjes en maden!

Do you want to separate your fruit, vegetable and garden waste and food scraps without suffering from nasty smells, fruit flies and maggots? Discover here four handy tips to ensure your GFT container stays clean and fresh.

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!

Batteries: not in the dustbin, but in the collection bin

Batterijen: niet in de vuilnisbak, maar in de inzamelbak

Batteries have become an integral part of our daily lives. But did you know that batteries can be dangerous if not properly returned for recycling? Handle them carefully and find out why it is important to collect batteries separately to prevent fire and damage.

New collection day for paper in part Haarwijk-Oost Gorinchem

Nieuwe inzameldag voor papier in deel Haarwijk-Oost Gorinchem

The collection day for paper will change in a large part of Haarwijk-Oost in Gorinchem. We will send these residents a letter by post on 11 June informing them of this change.

New container sticker should contribute to clean neighbourhood without waste

Nieuwe containersticker moet bijdragen aan schone buurt zonder afval

Ton van Maanen, board member of Waardlanden, placed the first sticker on the collection container for residual waste on the Markt in Leerdam on Thursday 30 May. The sticker gives access to information on how we can together keep the neighbourhood tidy, clean and safe.

Sharing and borrowing: A sustainable way to reduce waste

Delen en lenen: Een duurzame manier om afval te verminderen

In a world where consumption is rampant, it is very important that we take care of less waste. Discover tips for a more sustainable lifestyle.

Electrical waste collection for businesses and schools

Inzameling van elektrisch afval voor bedrijven en scholen

As a company or school, do you have old electrical appliances, batteries or bulbs that you can no longer use? Don't throw it away but hand it in!

It's Waste-Free Week. Will you participate?

Het is de week Zonder Afval. Doe u mee?

The Week Without Waste has begun! From Saturday 25 May to Friday 31 May, we will prevent unnecessary waste and separate it as best we can for reuse and recycling. With these tips, you can help!

Gft: Collect it directly in the kitchen

Gft: Verzamel het direct in de keuken

Do you like to cook, but get stressed by those fruit, vegetable and food scraps while cooking? Put a handy kitchen bin on your kitchen counter to get rid of all that organic waste. Afterwards, you can just throw it away for free.

Time to work in the garden? Garden waste tips!

Tijd om in de tuin te werken? Tuinafval tips!

Want to give your garden waste a second life? We list 5 handy tips for you!

Litter picker Ricardo Stuurman in the spotlight

Zwerfafvalpakker Ricardo Stuurman in het zonnetje

In our region, there are people who really do something for a cleaner environment. Ricardo Stuurman is a good example. He cleans up litter in Gorinchem and the surrounding area. In this way, Ricardo contributes to a cleaner neighbourhood for all of us.

Which glass belongs where?

Welk glas hoort waar?

Did you know that not all glass belongs in the same place? We put together a handy overview for glass recycling for you.

Looking back on an extraordinary year

Terugblik op een bijzonder jaar

We are proud to present our 2023 digital annual magazine. In this magazine, we would like to take you through the events and results of a special year full of challenges, highlights, but unfortunately also with difficult moments and sadness.

It's Second-hand Textile Week

Het is de Week van Tweedehands Textiel

From 20 April to 27 April, it is Second-hand Textile Week. Did you know that the textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world? Together, we can make a difference.

Responsible recycling: Return your e-cigarette or vape

Verantwoord recyclen: Lever je e-sigaret of vape in

It is important to know that e-cigarettes and vapes do not belong in the residual waste. These devices contain batteries that can cause fires. Fortunately, there are several ways to dispose of them responsibly.

Keep your GFT container clean and fresh with these handy tips

Houd uw gft-container schoon en fris met deze handige tips

Do you want to separate your fruit, vegetable and garden waste and food scraps without any unpleasant odours? Discover six handy tips to ensure your GFT container stays clean and fresh.

Sustainable and inexpensive: clothing swap market on 19 April

Duurzaam en voordelig: kledingruilmarkt op 19 april

In the run-up to the Week of Second-hand Textiles, together with The Lemonade Brigade, we are organising a special clothing exchange market for children aged 0 to 4. Has your child's clothing become too small and do you need other clothes? Then join the clothing exchange!

IKC Merwede from Hardinxveld-Giessendam wins E-waste Race 2024

IKC Merwede uit Hardinxveld-Giessendam wint E-waste Race 2024

Schools rescue 17,424 appliances from residual waste for reuse and recycling. With 2,773 appliances collected, IKC Merwede from Hardinxveld-Giessendam won first place in the E-waste Race 2024.

Need to replace your mattress? Get it recycled!

Uw matras toe aan vervanging? Laat het recyclen!

Do you have an old mattress or topper you want to get rid of? No worries! Bring it to the recycling centre for free.