Collection staff

'Separating well keeps costs down'

Gerjan is a familiar face to the residents of Dronten, Biddinghuizen and Swifterbant. He drives a different route almost every day: from new housing developments, old core to outlying areas and from north to south.

'I once started as an international driver, but made the switch three years ago to employee collection and driver in Dronten. The polder landscape feels familiar.'

'Separating waste is important to me. It's good for the environment and ultimately it benefits the resident. If there is a lot of residual waste in the PBD, for example, the large containers are rejected. Instead of getting money for our waste, we then have to pay for it. Not fun, and not necessary! Proper separation keeps costs down.'

'There are still people who think we end up dumping the waste in one big pile anyway. Not true! PBD, organic waste and paper each have their own depot, where recycling can begin. Residual waste cannot be recycled. It is incinerated. So that's why we want as little residual waste as possible.'

Tips from our staff collection

Tip from Edwin

'Cut or tear large cardboard boxes into pieces before throwing them in the paper bin. Put cardboard neatly upright. If you don't make a box flat, it blocks the entrance to the container, so you can dispose of less.'

Tip from Bjorn

'My tip against waste is simple: eat your plate well, haha! That's a joke, of course, but there's something to it: buy only what you use. Freeze leftovers, or bring a plate of food to an elderly or sick neighbor.'

Tip from Renate

'I often carry extra PBD bags. Just in case someone would like to try them and doesn't already have them. Should you run into me on my rounds, feel free to ask me for a container bag, advice or tips for separating your waste. You'll find that if you separate your trash better, you're less likely to have an overflowing container.'

Tip from Gerjan

'Sometimes it is difficult to decide which bin to choose. When in doubt, you can use the Waste Sorting Guide-app consult or this website. Je can also create your own garbage man or -wife for advice!

Tip from Henk

'PBD is mainly about household packaging material. So the plastic of meat products, the bread bag and the plastic packaging of vegetables.'

Tip from Jelle

'Buy a trash can with three or four different compartments. For food waste (VGF), plastic, can and drink containers (PBD), residual waste and paper.'

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'Separating well keeps costs down'

Tips from our staff collection

Tip from Edwin

Tip from Bjorn

Tip from Renate

Tip from Gerjan

Tip from Henk

Tip from Jelle

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