Waste, waste paper, and cardboard

What is it?

Waste paper is collected by the municipality via the paper bins in your neighborhood or it is collected at a fixed time. You can also take your waste paper to a municipal collection point.

What should I do?

On Milieucentraal.nl, you can see what is considered waste paper.

Additional information

If you want to collect waste paper yourself, for example for an association, you will need a permit. Apply for this at the municipality and provide the following information:

  • name and address of the association
  • reason for the collection
  • place, date, and time of collection
  • the way you want to collect waste paper
  • the route you want to take to collect the waste paper