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
Here is some information from your municipality.
Paying the waste collection charge
Please note. You only pay afvalstoffenheffing (waste disposal charges) if you live in the Netherlands and are registered with a municipality.
You pay a fixed amount (standing charge). This also applies if you do not offer household waste, because the garbage truck is obliged to come by.
You will receive a tax assessment from us. This states the amount that you have to pay.
If you leave the municipality or if you are going to live at an address for which waste levy is already paid, you will receive an exemption. You will then be refunded the amount of the remaining full months. It is important to report a move quickly (in Dutch), so that we can take this into account.
Amount per container offer
In addition to the standing charge, you pay an amount each time you present your container. The settlement for this is done afterwards. This means that you will receive a separate assessment notice for the number of times you have put the container on the road.
You pay a fixed amount (standing charge). This also applies if you do not offer household waste, because the garbage truck is obliged to come by. You will receive a tax assessment from us. This states the amount that you have to pay.
Check the current rates (in Dutch) on our website.
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Heerde