Collection staff

'This is how to prevent maggots in your GFT container!'

'If you collect separately, valuable materials can be reused. That means fewer raw materials, energy and money are needed to make new materials," Henk explains. 'So we really do collect separately! '

'Today I am responsible for emptying the underground containers, with the crane. But tomorrow my day looks completely different. The variety and sociability with colleagues, both inside and outside the cab, make the work beautiful.'

There are also less beautiful things. 'Maggots, not my favorite,' says Henk. 'Especially on hot, summer days. Then, to check, you pull the lid off a VGF container and yes, hundreds of wriggling maggots smile at you. To prevent maggots and other pests, it is better to put meat and fish in a biodegradable GFT bag, or roll them in newspaper. Or hang a sprig of ivy (hedera) in the container, which is toxic to maggots. Also rinse the container after it is emptied. You can do that with the garden hose or a bucket of hot water.

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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'This is how to prevent maggots in your GFT container!'

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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