Get out what's in it! Tips to recycle and dispose of plastic, cans and drinking cartons (PBD) even better

Much plastic packaging waste, cans and drinking cartons (PBD) is already well (empty) disposed of. Currently, in the Netherlands, 88% of packaging can already be successfully recycled. Well done! Yet we still leave a lot of valuable raw materials lying around. Will you help? Together we crush, squeeze and slurp until every packaging is thrown away empty. And everything can be recycled properly.

Did you know...

Only empty containers can be properly recycled? Indeed, with one non-empty package, you ruin the contents of the whole bag. Then you have separated your waste for nothing AND the whole bag is not recycled. Eternal waste. So squeeze everything out of that tube of mayo, slurp the last drop out of that pack and throw your empty container in the proper bin or bag. No need to rinse clean. Check out all the instructions below.

Offer PBD at the right time to avoid nuisance!

Please put the bags of PBD waste outside only on the collection day and in the months of July and August before 7 am! At www.mijnafvalwijzer.nl you can see when the bags will be collected on your street.

My PBD waste was not taken

Has the PBD waste not been taken out? Then - within 2 working days - make a report via the web form at www.cure-afvalbeheer.nl or - within 2 working days - contact Cure Afvalbeheer customer service: 040 - 2500 130

Get out what's in it

Packaging is incredibly valuable. At least, if you empty them properly before throwing them away. The better we do this, the greater the chance that we can recycle the packaging properly. We can then make new products from the remaining raw materials. So really take everything out, and throw away your packaging empty.

Packaging instructions

To dispose of the waste properly, it is important to put the packaging waste in the bag empty.

  • Health that packages are empty. No need to rinse clean.
  • Caps and lids may remain on the containers.
  • For canning jars, bend the lids inward.
  • Drink containers can be folded flat and the cap screwed back on.
  • Separate plastic from other packaging materials, such as paper.
  • Do not put packages inside another package. In fact, this is difficult to separate during processing.

What waste is allowed where?

 Wondering where to dispose of your waste? Then check the Weggooiwijzer label on the packaging. Sometimes a package consists of several parts made of different materials - again, this is indicated with Weggooiwijzer logos.

What does/doesn't belong in the PBD waste?

Well:

Plastic

  • Plastic containers of cheese, meat and fish
  • (Squeeze) fl esses, fl acons and tubes
  • Plastic bags and pouches.
  • Bread, pasta and candy packaging
  • Butter tubs, sauce containers, salad containers
  • Lids of jars (peanut butter, chocolate spread)
  • Vials of washing and cleaning agents
  • Plant pots
  • Foils around magazines

Tin

  • Canning
  • Beer and soft drink cans
  • Ranjablikken
  • Aluminum bowls and lids

Drinking Packs

  • Packaging of (soft) drink, dairy or wine
  • Sauce or soup packs
  • Ice cream and milkshake cups

Not:

  • Packaging with contents
  • Hard plastic utensils (toys, videotapes, buckets and watering cans)
  • Packaging of chemical waste (nail polish (remover), white spirit and sealant tubes)
  • Styrofoam (fast food packaging, meat trays)
  • Medical waste/home care (plastic gloves, hypodermic needles and infusion tubes)
  • Agricultural plastic
  • Push-through strips of medication and chewing gum
  • Chips bags
  • Paper to plastic containers
  • Empty spray cans