Conscious separation helps: less pollution and prevention of higher costs

To help residents separate their waste, Avri went out in Beneden-Leeuwen last Wednesday (April 23). During this preliminary round, they checked the containers for plastic, metal, and beverage cartons (PMD) and provided residents with additional information if necessary.

Contaminated waste

Waste becomes contaminated when it contains items that do not belong there, such as electronic devices or hard plastic. These items do not belong in PMD waste, but at the recycling center.

During the preliminary round, Avri inspected various PMD containers. If there was anything in them that did not belong in PMD waste, residents received a label on the container. They then found a white or red card in their mailbox with tips and explanations. Some residents also came to see what Avri was doing, which led to good conversations. Alderman Evert Jan Slootweg, who helped with the preliminary round, said: "We notice that people are doing their best, but sometimes they don't know exactly what belongs in the PMD waste. By engaging in conversation, we can provide explanations and raise awareness."
Some residents indicated that this campaign made it clearer to them how best to separate their waste.

Waste guide: a useful tool

Proper waste separation is not always easy. That is why Avri has developed the Mini Waste Guide. A handy overview that helps with waste separation. The Waste Guide can be found on the Avri website.

Divorce to avoid higher costs

Proper waste separation is not only good for the environment, but also for your wallet. If there is too much incorrect waste in the PMD container, it cannot be recycled. The waste is then rejected, which incurs additional costs. Costs that residents ultimately see reflected in their waste collection fees. When residents separate their waste properly, it helps Avri to limit costs. In addition, the waste can be reused for new products.