Separating paper and cardboard helps protect the environment by reducing the need for scarce virgin materials. Paper fibres can be reused six to seven times on average. Currently, around 75% of all paper and cardboard used in the Netherlands is collected and recycled. With your help, we can reach the remaining 25%.
What happens to my paper and cardboard after separation?
Simple. Used paper and cardboard are the main raw materials for new paper and cardboard. That’s why proper separation is so important.
Accepted
Paper (dry, clean and uncontaminated)
Cardboard (dry, clean and uncontaminated)
Newspapers
Magazines
Advertising print materials
Books
Paper bags
Copy paper
Files
Envelopes
Cardboard boxes
Receipts
Not accepted
Wet, dirty or contaminated paper and cardboard (e.g. with food residues (pizza boxes), paint or oil)
Fire-hazardous paper/cardboard
Laminated or plastic-coated paper and cardboard (such as laminated paper, dairy and beverage cartons, stickers)
Sanitary paper, disposable nappies, tissues, kitchen roll, toilet paper
Wallpaper and vinyl
Lever arch files and ring binders
Carbon paper
Burnt or partially burnt paper and cardboard contaminated with extinguishing agents
Photographs
Batteries and accumulators
Hazardous waste
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