Paying the waste collection charge

You must pay the waste collection charge (afvalstoffenheffing) for the collection and processing of your household waste. The waste collection charge is part of the municipal taxes (gemeentelijke belastingen) and is billed by your municipality.

Municipalities calculate the amount of the waste collection charge in different ways. Some municipalities calculate the amount of the waste collection charge based of the size of your household. The larger your household, the more you pay. Other municipalities calculate the charge based on the amount of waste collected.

The waste collection charge is included in the municipal tax bill. This is usually sent out in the first 2 weeks of February.

Apply for an exemption on paying municipal taxes

Are you unable to pay your municipal taxes? Then ask your municipality for an exemption. You can be granted an exemption from paying part of the taxes, or all of the taxes. The municipality decides for which taxes you can be exempt from paying. It also determines whether you are eligible for an exemption.

This is how it works for you

Your (future) place of residence falls under:

Municipality of Deventer

Here is some information from your municipality.

Paying the waste collection charge

You only pay afvalstoffenheffing (waste disposal charges) if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.

You pay the following waste collection charge in the municipality of Deventer. You pay a fixed rate and a variable rate.

Fixed rate

The basic rate for 2024 is € 204,12 per year. If you have a container of 240 liters or an extra container, a surcharge of € 36 applies. On the 2024 assessment you will find the settlement of the number of offers in 2023.

Variable rate

You also pay a variable rate. This amount depends on the number of times you dispose of waste or have it collected.

Variable rates per offer (rates 2021)

Underground container, 25 liters € 1,67
Underground container, 50 liters € 3,35
140 liter container € 9,37
240 liter container € 16,07

Waste collection charge letter

The Regionale belastingsamenwerking will send you a letter, stating how much you have to pay for waste disposal. It will also state how and by what date you must pay.