Municipality of Stadskanaal: paying the waste collection charge

You pay the following waste collection charge in the municipality of Stadskanaal:

Fixed + variable rate

You pay a fixed rate and a variable rate.

Fixed rate

You pay a fixed rate per household:

• Basic amount per household per six months (fixed charge): €80,00 (2024)

Variable rate

You also pay a variable rate. You pay for each time you have your waste collected. The following rates apply:

• grey container large (240 litres): €7,85;
• grey container small (140 litres): €5,45;
• green container large (240 litres): €4,20;
• green container small (140 litres): €3,00;
• Per usage of the underground container: €2,05.

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 het Noordelijk Belastingkantoor (Northern tax office).

If you don't agree with a decision the municipality has made, you can submit a complaint via the Digitale Belastingbalie (digital tax office). This service requires DigiD or eHerkenning. 

You can also submit your objection in writing. Send a letter to the tax officer:  Postbus 140, 9500 AC Stadskanaal. 

Please ensure that you submit your complaint within six weeks after the date of the decision. Otherwise we will be unable to process your complaint.