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In Amsterdamwe bin to winwww.amsterdam.nl/en/waste-recycling

Waste guide OostThe City of Amsterdam wants to sort as much waste as possible, to recover

raw materials for reuse. We need your help with this. Waste contains many

example, is made from recycled paper. This waste guide informs you how

to sort your waste properly, so that we can make good use of it.

In Amsterdam we bin to winwww.amsterdam.nl/en/waste-recycling

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Waste Collection CentreMost of the waste can be placed in waste containers (of the underground or above-ground type) close to your home or be disposed of at bulky-waste disposal sites. Of course, you can also take it to one of the city�s six Waste Collection Centers (�Afvalpunten�). This waste can be disposed of separately, as: construction waste, demolition waste, household hazardous waste, electrical appliances, glass, wood, iron, recyclable items, plastics, mattresses, furniture, non-ferrous metals, paper and cardboard, polystyrene, rubber, textiles, garden waste.

There are six Waste Collection Centres in Amsterdam:

• Cruquiusweg 90 (Oost district)• Rozenburglaan 1 (Oost district)• Struisgrasstraat 33a (Noord district)

• Seineweg 1 (Nieuw West district)• Henk Sneevlietweg 22 (Nieuw West district) • Meerkerkdreef 31 (Zuidoost district)

We are open from Mondays to Saturdays, from 08:00 to 17:00. Amsterdam residents can dispose of their waste here, free of charge. Take a valid ID or proof of your home address.

to sort your waste properly, so that we can make good use of it.

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GlassDo�s

Glass for packaging

(with cap or lid) such as:

• food containers for pasta sauce or vegetables, for example

•olive oil bottles and spice jars

•beverage bottles such as fruit juice bottles, and wine bottles,

•small bottles containing cosmetics

•perfume pots and cream jars

Don�ts

All other types of glass:

• oven-proof glass, such as oven dishes and tea glasses = non-recyclable waste

• drinking glasses (and crystal glasses), window glass, vases, mirrors = non-recyclable waste

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tubes = household

hazardous waste

Non-recyclable wasteDo�s

Non-recyclable waste is the part of household waste that is left over after you have sorted and disposed of everything that can be reused.

Don�ts

• construction waste and demolition waste

• garden waste• asbestos• electrical appliances

Page 7 gives information on how to dispose of this waste.

Bulky wasteWhat if your waste is too large for the container? Put it out on the

for your neighbourhood. The city district collects bulky waste free of

information about the disposal of bulky waste on the following page.

Household hazardous waste• batteries (all sizes)• paint pots• turpentine and thinner• nail polish and make-up bottles• medicines•

• engine oil

You can return household hazar-dous waste to the shop, or take it to a Waste Collection Centre. You are not allowed to dispose of it in the street.

Tip: More and more shops in Amsterdam have containers where you can dispose of old batteries, lightbulbs, cartridges and so on.

How do I dispose of my waste?Waste should be disposed of in the right container. Not next to it. If it is too

contains information about what you should do with bulky waste.

Plastic and drinks packagingDo�s

Plastic packaging materials such as:

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•meat and cheese packaging•drinks packaging for juice, milk,

soup, sauce•bottles for soft drinks, sauces,

detergent, shampoo•butter tubs, yoghurt tubs•tubes for toothpaste, cream,

lotion•pots for hair gel, vitamins

Don�ts

• packaging containing chemicals such as turpentine, make-up and medicines = household hazardous

waste

• polystyrene packaging = non-recyclable waste

• packaging including aluminum foil, e.g. crisps and coffee = non-recyclable waste

Paper and cardboardDo�s

Clean and dry, such as:

•newspapers and magazines•

plastic cover) •photocopier paper•envelopes•cardboard boxes and

packaging•egg boxes

Don�ts

Wet and dirty, such as:

• = fruit and

vegetable waste

• wet wipes = non-recyclable

waste

• diapers = non-recyclable

waste

containing plastic or other

materials, such as:

• wallpaper, binders and folders = non-recyclable

waste

•bubble-wrap envelopes, plasticized packaging = non-recyclable waste

TextilesDo�s

Reasonably clean textiles

such as:

•clothing•towels •dishcloths •tablecloths•curtains•lengths of fabric •cuddly toys•shoes, bags, belts •scarves, hats

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textiles = non-recyclable

waste

• textiles stained with paint or chemicals = non-recyclable waste

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Disposing of bulky wasteBe sure to dispose of your bulky waste before 07:00 on the bulky waste collection day. You can put it out the evening before, but no earlier than 21:00. Please put it where the bulky-waste collection vehicle can reach it easily. Don�t put it on the waste container�s plate, as that will mean it cannot be emptied. Wherever possible, try to tie individual items � such as shelving � into bundles.

From spring 2018 onwards bulky waste in Watergraafsmeer will only be collected by appointment. Residents will be informed

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Remaining wasteIt is important to us that you sort this waste. This is because we can reuse some raw materials, or extract valuable materials from them. Asbestos can cause cancer, so it must always be well packaged and disposed of separately.

Asbestos

Asbestos is hazardous. You are not allowed to just leave it in the street. You have to take it to a Waste Collection Centre. If you want to dispose of asbestos, it must be double-packed. This

released into the air when the waste is dropped into a container. You can get packaging material for asbestos from the Waste Collection Centre, free of charge. Different rules apply for companies that need to dispose of asbestos.

Tip: you can also have this waste collected

by a specialized company. They will charge

approved companies at www.ascert.nl.

Construction waste and demolition waste

Construction waste and demolition waste are not usually collected in Amsterdam. You have to take it to one of the City�s six Waste Collection Centres yourself. For further information please see amsterdam.nl/afval.

Fruit and vegetable waste

In some neighbourhoods, fruit and vegetable waste is collected separately. Otherwise it must be disposed of as non-recyclable waste.

Tip: what can you do if fruit and

vegetable waste is not collected in your

neighbourhood and you want to dispose

of it sustainably? There are various ways

of turning fruit and vegetable waste into

compost at home. Google �composting at

home� and read about the options.

Frying fat

Used frying fat and cooking oil can make great biofuel. So dispose of it separately. You can do so at the Waste Collection Centre.

Industrial waste

Different rules apply to the disposal of industrial waste. Go to www.amsterdam.nl/afval.

White goods and brown goods

When you buy a new washing machine, oven or refrigerator, the shop you buy it from will usually dispose of the old one for you. Otherwise, it must be treated as bulky waste. Other electrical appliances, such as radios, televisions and computers, can also be disposed of as bulky waste.

Wood and pruning waste

Wood waste such as boards and wooden furniture is bulky waste. Tie individual shelves together. Make sure there are no protruding nails or sharp edges. At the Waste Collection Centres, wood is separated from the rest of the waste and reused. You are allowed to dispose of small amounts of pruning waste in the non-recyclable waste container.

Are you � like I am � prepared to make an

effort to keep the street clean? Then adopt

a waste container in your neighbourhood.

Together with your city district, you can

contribute to a clean area around the

waste container. Further information:

www.amsterdam.nl/afval.

Holidays

Bulky waste will not be collected on holidays. Instead, you can dispose of your bulky waste on the next collection day. Or you can take it to one of the city�s Waste Collection Centres (see page 8).

Fixed bulky waste collection days

From spring 2018 onwards bulky waste in Watergraafsmeer will only be collected by appointment.

Monday and Friday • Dapperbuurt• Oostpoort• Transvaalbuurt• Oosterparkbuurt• Indische Buurt

Tuesday and Thursday

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Tuesday

•Haveneiland and Rieteiland

Wednesday •Cruquiusbuurt•Zeeburgereiland and Steigereiland

Thursday •Java-eiland and KNSM-eiland•

•Sporenburg•Borneo-eiland

Only by appointment •Van der Kunbuurt/Omval•Don Bosco•Jeruzalem•Middenmeer 1•Julianapark•Middenmeer 2•Park de Meer•Science Park•Amsteldorp•Betondorp•Weespertrekvaart en Amstelkwartier