Ridderkerk: Waste separation in Heerenveen brings financial advantages!

Ridderkerk: Waste separation in Heerenveen brings financial advantages!

In a surprising step, the municipality of Ridderkerk decided to optimize residual waste management! Instead of collecting the PMD waste (plastic, beverage cartons and cans) separately, it is transported together with the residual waste to the waste recycling system in Heerenveen, Friesland. This decision that was made a few years ago aims to increase the efficiency of waste separation.

The waste processors from Omrin in Heerenveen use the latest technologies to filter out the PMD from the residual waste. This method has proven to be extremely effective, since Omrin extracts a significantly higher proportion of PMD from the garbage than other companies. In addition, the PMD collected is processed on site, which shortens the transport routes and protects the environment. The trucks of Omrin also drive with biogas - another plus for the environment!

financial advantages and outlook

The financial prospects are also promising! According to the answers to inquiries from the Echt voor Ridderkerk party, a positive financial yield from waste management is expected for 2025. The total costs amount to 6.9 million euros, while the income is estimated at an impressive 7.8 million euros. This shows that the community is not only environmentally conscious, but also benefits financially from this strategy.