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Paper

Paper bin at each household

Each household is offered a seperate bin for collection of paper. This bin is for all types of recyclable paper: newspapers, magazines, circulars, letters, envelopes etc. The paper bin is emptied once a month.

50% more paper collected

Collecting paper directly from the household ensures a very high collection rate. Our statistics show that 51% more paper was collected in 2004 where paper was collected directly from the household, compared to 2002 with the former system of collection of paper via bring banks around the city.