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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Waar horen zand, grond en (tuin)aarde?

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.

Prevent misuse of your environmental card

Voorkom misbruik van uw milieupas

Handle the environmental card carefully and do not give others a chance to misuse it. Anyone who misuses the environmental pass is liable to punishment. Have you lost your pass or do you suspect fraud? Then report it and apply for a new pass. We will block your old pass immediately.

Litter picker Rob de Wit in the spotlight

Zwerfafvalpakker Rob de Wit in het zonnetje

A chance encounter led to the formation of The Lekprikkers. One of the initiators of this enthusiastic group of litter pickers is Rob de Wit from Ameide.

Small change, big effect! How to easily separate GFT at home

Kleine verandering, groot effect! Zo kunt u eenvoudig gft scheiden in huis

Want to keep your fruit, vegetable, garden and food waste (GFT) separate without any effort? Then use a handy VGF container with compostable bags on your kitchen counter. You can dispose of the full bags free of charge in the VGF container.

Find out how to handle mercury safely

Ontdek hoe u veilig met kwik kan omgaan

Mercury is not only toxic but also difficult to clean up. Avoid health risks and high costs by safely disposing of your mercury meter!

Five tips to prevent littering

Vijf tips om zwerfafval te voorkomen

Say no to litter! Together, we can reduce litter. We list the 5 most important tips!

Litter pickers Nel, Alex and Huig in the spotlight

Zwerfafvalpakkers Nel, Alex en Huig in het zonnetje

In the municipalities of Gorinchem, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Molenlanden and Vijfheerenlanden, many people pick up litter. We are proud and grateful for all the work these litter pickers do in the region. That is why we put some zappers in the spotlight in a special video.

Going to the waste disposal site? Don't forget the environmental pass!

Naar de milieustraat? Vergeet de milieupas niet!

From 1 December 2023, you are welcome at all our waste disposal points with the environment pass. Do you live in the countryside or on the outskirts of your municipality? Then keep an eye on your letterbox this week. We will send you the environmental pass this week.

Waste prevention is even better than waste separation

Afval voorkomen is nog beter dan afval scheiden

Prevention is always better than cure. The same goes for waste. But how do you do it? Find out how, instead of separating waste, you can focus on waste prevention.

From waste to new raw materials: why separating waste is so important!

Van afval naar nieuwe grondstoffen: waarom afval scheiden zo belangrijk is!

Have you ever wondered what happens to our waste and separated raw materials after we throw them away? Find out how "waste" can be turned into new raw materials for new products.

Separating waste starts in the kitchen and bathroom: handy tips!

Afval scheiden begint al in de keuken en badkamer: handige tips!

By separating waste properly, you will keep less residual waste. But how can you do this easily? Did you know that you can start doing so in the kitchen and bathroom?