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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.

Litter picker Bram van der Wal in the spotlight

Zwerfafvalpakker Bram van der Wal in het zonnetje

Captain of The Plastic Geurrilla Bram van der Wal is determined and passionate about tackling pollution in our and our children's and grandchildren's future environment.

Spring is coming: time to refresh your wardrobe

De lente komt eraan: tijd om uw kledingkast op te frissen

Today begins spring, time to make your outfits lighter and airier. Get rid of those thick jumpers and hello clothes that suit spring. But how do you do that in an eco-friendly way? We offer some tips.

Test your knowledge with the Waste Separation Quiz

Test uw kennis met de Afval Scheiden Quiz

Today we celebrate International Recycling Day. Time to redouble our efforts and separate even better. Take the quiz and find out what you already know about separating waste.

Overview Week of Waste Heroes 2024

Overzicht Week van de AfvalHelden 2024

The Week of Waste Heroes is over. We organised all kinds of activities for our employees and to get residents positively involved in our important work. In our aftermovie, we look back on this wonderful week. Watch it with us?

Coffee pods and tea bags can be disposed of in organic waste

Koffiepads en theezakjes mogen bij het gft

Did you know that almost all the tea bags and coffee pads we use in the Netherlands are compostable? So throw them away with your vegetable, fruit and garden (VGF) waste.

23 March - National Clean-up Day

23 maart - Landelijke Opschoondag

On this day, people all over the country pick up litter and of course residents, associations and companies in the municipalities where Waardlanden operates also take part. Won't you join us too?

Pupils battle electronic waste at E-waste Race 2024

Leerlingen strijden tegen elektronisch afval tijdens E-waste Race 2024

Until 4 April, 10 primary schools will compete to collect as much electronic waste as possible, which can be reused or recycled. Will you help too?

Week of Waste Heroes 2024

Week van de AfvalHelden 2024

In wind and rain, at night and on holidays, in times of crisis: the work of the Waste Heroes always goes on. And we should be proud of that! That is why we are once again taking part in the Week of Waste Heroes from 4 to 10 March. Will you join us?

Where do sand, soil and (garden) earth belong?

Waar horen zand, grond en (tuin)aarde?

It may seem logical: sand, soil and (garden) earth are natural materials, so why worry about how we dispose of them? Yet it is important to dispose of these materials properly.

Discover a new perspective on waste

Ontdek een nieuwe kijk op afval

Using raw materials and products more economically and smartly requires something from all of us. It is important to reduce and even eliminate waste. That is why we are organising company visits from 11 to 15 March, the Week of the Circular Economy.

New role division of board members Waardlanden

Nieuwe rolverdeling bestuursleden Waardlanden

In Hardinxveld-Giessendam municipality, alderman Jan Nederveen will take over the seat on the board from alderman Arjan Meerkerk. This completes the new composition of the board. The roles on the board have also been redistributed.

We are looking for a waste and resources policy supervisor

Wij zoeken een toezichthouder Afval- en grondstoffenbeleid

We are looking for a driven, stress-resistant and service-oriented supervisor. Interested?

Waste separation guide, now available for download

Afvalscheidingswijzer, nu beschikbaar als download

Do you ever wonder which bin a product or material belongs in? Our waste sorting guide helps! You can view it in our handy app or download it. If you like, you can print it out and put it in a handy place at home. Then you will always know which bin to put your raw materials in.