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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

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Here is some information from your municipality.

Municipality of Gennep: Paying the waste collection charge

In the municipality of Gennep, you pay a fixed rate based on the size of your parcel. You can also pay a variable rate. In addition, you pay a variable rate for emptying the containers each time. This rate depends on the size and type of container. If you do not have your own containers, you only pay a (higher) fixed amount, based on the number of people in your household.

Waste collection charge letter

Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen (BsGW) 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.

Pay on time

Make sure that you pay on time. Otherwise you will have to pay a fine.

Relief

You can ask BsGW whether you are entitled to an exemption for paying part of the charge. That exemption is referred to as kwijtschelding. Whether you are entitled to an exemption depends on your personal situation.

Questions about this topic?

Contact the Municipality of Gennep

Last updated on 22 September 2022