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Tip against waste? Eat your plate empty!

Bjorn is a collection employee, or garbage collector. 'Separating waste is not difficult! It's a matter of doing it. The better we separate waste together, the more materials get a second life as raw materials for new products and packaging.' 

As an ex-firefighter, Bjorn is aware of his surroundings at all times, safety for himself and others. 'It happens regularly that someone tries to pass under the arm of the garbage truck. Just recently, a young girl cycled under it like that. That's really life-threatening! People don't seem to realize that. What you do have to do when the garbage truck is in our way and you can't pass? Be patient for a moment. What we do is important and must be done precisely. We work as fast as we can.' 

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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