At the request of the municipalities of Gorinchem, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Molenlanden and Vijfheerenlanden, a sticker has been developed for the residual waste collection containers. The sticker provides access to information on how we can together keep the neighbourhood tidy, clean and safe. Ton van Maanen, board member of Waardlanden, placed the first sticker on the residual waste collection container on the Markt in Leerdam on Thursday 30 May.
QR code for practical information and help
Thanks to many residents and the efforts of environmental coaches and neighbourhood supervisors, the region is already much cleaner in many places. Yet sometimes there is still ambiguity about what is and is not 
collection containers is allowed. And some residents do not know that waste next to a collection container is not allowed. Board member Van Maanen: 'If you take the QR code on the sticker scans then you can find more information on various topics on Waardlanden's website. The information can be automatically translated into other languages, such as English, Ukrainian, Polish, Romanian and Turkish.' Residents discover more:
- How to prevent and separate waste at home.
- What you can do if the collection container is full or has a malfunction.
- Where you can go with stuff that should not or does not fit in the container.
- What you can do if the environmental card doesn't work.
- How to make a bulky waste appointment.
- How we keep the neighbourhood clean together by putting rubbish ín the collection containers and not putting anything next to them.
Preventing secondary placements
Putting rubbish next to a collection container is prohibited. Besides the high clean-up costs for this offence, collection containers can be difficult or sometimes not even emptied. Side deposits give a messy streetscape and are bad for the safety and public health of a neighbourhood. They create litter, pests and dangerous situations. Moreover, they lead to loss of resources. Van Maanen: 'To prevent byplacements, it is important that the collection containers work properly, that the surroundings are clean and tidy and that residents know what is expected of them.'
Nice and tidy
With the campaign Nice and tidy we pay a lot of attention to preventing waste and separating waste and raw materials even better at home, so that less residual waste remains. Waardlanden and the municipalities are continuing their efforts to reduce waste. On the Waardlanden website smart tips, blogs, videos and a handy separation guide on how to separate raw materials even better at home and avoid residual waste. There is also a fun quiz To determine what type of waste separator you are. And you can get tailored tips.