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 Maastricht

Here is some information from your municipality.

Paying the waste collection charge

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

You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality

Waste collection charges by letter

You will receive a letter from Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen (BsGW) that outlines how much you need to pay in waste collection fees. The letter will also provide instructions on how to make your payment, and the deadline for payment.

Paying on time

It's important to pay on time to avoid any late payment penalties.

Waiver

If you're unable to pay a portion of the afvalstoffenheffing, you can request a waiver from BsGW. Whether you're eligible for a waiver depends on your personal circumstances. You can submit a waiver request through the MijnBsGW portal (using your DigiD).