Municipality of Westerkwartier: 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 the following waste collection charge in the municipality of Westerkwartier:
Fixed + variable rate
You pay a fixed rate and a variable rate.
Flat rate
You pay a fixed rate per property: € 179.00
Variable rate
You can also pay a variable rate. This amount depends on the number of kilograms of waste. The more waste that you dispose of or the more often you dispose of it, the higher the variable rate.
- Green container: € 0.25 per kilo
- Grey container € 0.45 per kilo
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 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. This is called compensation. Whether you are entitled to compensation depends on your personal situation. You can apply for compensation via:
- Online: Regelingen voor mensen met een laag inkomen
- Email: info@westerkwartier.nl
- Post: P.O. Box 100, 9350
Questions about this topic?
Contact the Municipality of Westerkwartier