Vlissingen rolls out new waste separation system to cut costs and boost recycling
Residents of Vlissingen are switching to a new waste collection system, requiring better separation at home. This change aims to reduce residual waste, save money, and help the environment by reusing more materials. Check if your neighborhood is next.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| System Name | Reverse waste collection |
| Implementation Start | September 30, 2021 (municipal council approval) |
| Current Neighborhoods | Paauwenburg, Lammerenburg, Oost-Souburg, Ritthem (including Edisonpark) |
| Waste Types Covered | PMD, glass, diapers, small electrical appliances, paper, cardboard |
| Tools Provided | Wheeled containers, recycling points, 'Afvalwijzer' app |
| Municipality | Vlissingen, Zeeland |
The municipality of Vlissingen is responsible for local waste management and environmental policies. This initiative aligns with national and EU goals to reduce landfill waste and increase recycling rates through community participation.
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Reverse waste collection introduced step by step
On September 30, 2021, the municipal council voted in favor of a proposal to introduce a new waste collection system: 'reverse waste collection'. Reverse waste collection means you separate your waste as much as possible before disposing of it. This way, a large portion of the waste can be reused, leaving only a small amount of residual waste. This saves costs and is better for the environment.
Neighborhood by neighborhood
The new waste collection system is being introduced neighborhood by neighborhood in the municipality of Vlissingen. Recycling points are being set up, and you will receive, for example, wheeled containers for PMD waste. This makes it easier for you to separate your waste. Do you have, for example, glass, (incontinence) diapers, small electrical appliances, or paper and cardboard? Then you will soon be able to take these to a recycling point in your neighborhood.
Schedule
This new waste collection system has already been introduced in the Paauwenburg and Lammerenburg neighborhoods. Since early 2026, it has been implemented in Oost-Souburg and Ritthem (including Edisonpark, Kenniswerf, and the rural areas).
More information
Would you like to know more about the new waste collection system and the implementation schedule? Or do you want to know how to best separate your waste in the municipality of Vlissingen? Then visit our waste pages or download the 'Afvalwijzer Middelburg-Vlissingen' app ’.