Resource Policy Plan
Towards a circular economy: our new Raw Materials Policy
The municipality of Tytsjerksteradiel is working towards a future with less waste and more reuse of raw materials. In the new Raw Materials Policy, we are taking important steps towards a circular economy. On this page, you can read about what we have already achieved, what goals we still want to achieve, and what measures are involved.
The Raw Materials Policy Plan
In 2020, we launched an ambitious plan: the Raw Materials Policy 2020-2025. Our goal was clear: less waste, better separation, and as little incineration as possible. Because waste is not an end point. Waste is a raw material. On nei in sirkulêre ekonomy!
What have we achieved?
We have made great strides together in recent years. A big compliment to all our residents!
- Residual waste fell from 136 kilograms per inhabitant in 2018 to 97.8 kilograms today.
- Residents are sorting their waste more effectively. Our municipality is even setting an example for other municipalities in the Netherlands.
- The introduction of Frequency Controlled Separation went well, even during the coronavirus pandemic.
Where are we now?
We have already achieved a lot together with our residents, but we are not there yet. The recycling bin still contains a lot of waste that does not belong there, such as:
- biowaste;
- paper and cardboard;
- textiles;
- glass;
- other waste streams that can be taken to the recycling center.
The national targets are also ambitious:
- towards 30 kilograms of residual waste per resident;
- 90% waste separation;
- 65% recycling by 2035.
In addition, the council has decided that the collection of waste paper will remain with the local associations in the coming years. This is in line with our community spirit, but also entails risks and costs. These are listed in Appendix 4 of the policy plan.
New policy from 2026
On December 18, 2025, the council adopted a new Raw Materials Policy for 2026 and beyond. This policy will help us move even closer to a circular economy.
Important measures include:
- Fewer extra sorting bins for households with fewer than 4 people.
- Weekly collection of organic waste will be extended until December.
The step forward
We have laid a solid foundation. Now it is time for the next step. Not only to achieve the national targets, but also to realize our own ambition: a sustainable municipality where waste increasingly becomes a raw material.
We want to remain a municipality that:
- leads the way in sustainability;
- helps residents to separate waste properly, with clear guidelines;
- working towards a circular future.
With this policy, we remain on track towards 2035: a municipality where waste no longer exists and where raw materials are the norm.
How do we proceed?
The Raw Materials Policy will take effect in 2026. To ensure effective management, it is important that we, as a municipality, regularly monitor the results. We will be looking at, among other things:
- how well residents separate their waste;
- how recycling is developing;
- how much residual waste remains;
- what new opportunities, bottlenecks, or changes arise.
The entire Raw Materials Policy will be evaluated in 2030. Based on this evaluation, the policy will be resubmitted to the city council for decision-making. If necessary, we will adjust the policy in the interim. This will keep us on track to achieve our goals for 2035.