Commercial Waste Collection

Commercial waste is waste generated by companies, institutions, and organizations. Unlike household waste, commercial waste is not collected by the municipality. As a business owner, you are responsible for arranging the collection and processing of your own waste through a licensed waste collector.

You must enter into a contract with a recognized waste collector (erkende afvalinzamelaar) for the collection and processing of your commercial waste. This obligation is set out in the municipal Waste Management Ordinance (Afvalstoffenverordening). The costs are borne by the business. Municipalities may also require you to separate certain waste streams such as paper, glass, and organic waste.

Requirements

  • Contract obligation: Enter into a contract with a recognized waste collector
  • Separate collection: Commercial waste must be offered separately where possible (paper, cardboard, plastic, residual waste)
  • Administration: Keep proof of waste contracts and disposal
  • Duty of care: You are responsible for correct processing of your commercial waste

Procedure

  • Choose waste collector: Select a recognized waste collector in your region
  • Sign contract: Sign a contract for the collection of your commercial waste
  • Determine waste streams: Determine which waste streams you have and how they can be separated
  • Contact municipality: Contact the municipality by email or phone if you have questions

Restrictions

  • No municipal collection: The municipality only collects private waste, not commercial waste
  • Costs for business: All costs of waste collection and processing are borne by the business
  • Enforcement: The municipality can enforce if commercial waste is not disposed of correctly