waste management
Sustainable living and environmental responsibility are integral to the West Flemish way of life. As you settle in your new home, it is important to understand the local practices for waste management and recycling.
Following the global transition into a Circular Economy by 2025, there are several rules when it comes to waste sorting and recycling in Belgium.
For more information concerning waste sorting rules and methods, please visit THIS PAGE.
Tips & tricks
Curbside Waste Collection
Curbside waste collection is organised by the municipalities. You need to use customised color-coded waste bags, which can be bought at local supermarkets, DIY shops, et cetera. If you have sorting doubts, check the Fost Plus website.
In general, residual waste is collected every week, whereas paper & cardboard and PMD packaging are collected every two weeks. But make sure to check your city's website for the calendar:
Recycle! app is a collaboration with the intermunicipal waste company. The app for all your waste related questions in Belgium: an overview of all waste collections in your street, all collection points in your neighbourhood and a sorting guide to help you sort your waste correctly.
Thrift Shops
You can donate gently used clothing and reusable small furniture, household goods, books et cetera to a thrift shop. Check the Kringwinkel website to find a shop in your neighbourhood.
This is not only a great way to avoid reusable goods ending up on the landfill, but it also promotes social employment. And, who knows, maybe you can find some truly special vintage items at the thrift shop to furnish your new home!
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Moving to West Flanders
All you need to know about finding and setting up a new home in West Flanders.
