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'Don't secretly hide residual waste'

Old newspapers and magazines, envelopes, cardboard boxes: it can all go in the waste paper bin. Old paper can easily be recycled into new paper, unless the paper container is contaminated with waste that does not belong here, such as plastic or organic waste.' Garbage collector Edwin still encounters it too often.

'I not only drive through the streets of Dronten and the surrounding area, but I can also regularly be found in a long, heavy truck with two axles. With that I drive the residual waste to Alkmaar, where the incinerator is located.' Paper waste is not burned but recycled.

'Unfortunately, we regularly see residual waste being "hidden" in the paper. Don't do that! Chances are a shipment will be rejected and this will cost money.

'Did you know that cardboard drinking cartons don't belong in the paper container? Which they prefer at thePBD. After all, they have an aluminum layer in them. Is there plastic around advertising flyers? Remember to take that off first! A little bit of plastic with paper, think of a window envelope, is no big deal.'

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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