Municipality of Amsterdam: paying the waste collection charge
You pay the following waste collection charge
Fixed rate
You pay a fixed rate based on the number of people in your household:
- € 352 for single-person households.
- € 469 for multi-person households (two or more people, including babies and children).
Waste collection charge letter
The municipality 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.
Waiver
You can ask the municipality whether you are entitled to an exemption for paying part of the charge. That expemtion 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 Amsterdam
Last updated on 6 December 2023