Municipality of Nieuwegein: 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.

The municipality of Nieuwegein has its taxes collected by the BghU. Here you can directly arrange your municipal and/or water board tax matters via the digital counter.

In the municipality of Nieuwegein you pay a fixed rate. This rate is based on the number of people in your household:

single-person households, from € 240.68;
multi-person households, from € 343.82.

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.

Pay on time

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

Relief

You can ask the municipality 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. You can apply for an exemption via:

Online: BGHU.nl

Telephone: 088-064 02 00

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