Municipality of Wijk bij Duurstede: paying the waste collection charge

You pay the following waste collection charge in the municipality:

Fixed + variable rate

You pay a fixed rate and a variable rate.

Fixed rate

You pay a fixed rate is € 256.

Variable rate

You also pay a variable rate. This amount depends on the number of times you throw away waste or have it collected. The more often you dispose of waste, the higher the variable rate.

• € 8.00 each time the large wheelie bin (240 L) is collected.
• € 5.50 each time the small wheelie bin (140 L) is collected. 
• € 1,50 each time you dispose of your waste in the underground container.

If you want to know all the rates, check out the verordening Reinigingsheffingen 2023. 

Waste collection charge letter

You will receive a letter Belastingsamenwerking Rivierenland (BSR) telling you how much waste levy you have to pay. The letter also states how you must pay. And before which date you must do so.

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 expemtion 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: MyBSR
• or by calling +31 344 704 704.

For more information, contact the municipality.