How to dispose of your waste?

You can dispose of your residual waste, paper/cardboard and glass in the waste containers in front of the building. 

• Put your residual and plastic waste in the container marked: ’restafval’.
• Throw your paper and cardboard in the container marked: ‘papier’. Tear your cardboard boxes small before throwing them in. Cardboard boxes are never bulky waste.
• Only glass used for food and drinks packaging may be put in the container marked: ‘glas’.
• Is the container full or broken? Walk to another container to dispose of your waste.
• If you place your waste next to the container, you risk a fine of at least €100
• Glass, paper & plastics are collected in special containers throughout the city.
• Used batteries are collected in all supermarkets. Ask the helpdesk at the entrance for the whereabouts.

In Amsterdam, it is common to separate your waste by utilizing the different recycling options, in order to work towards greener environmental solutions. 

Bulky waste

Bulky waste includes large items that don't fit in the container, such as appliances and furniture. Please note: large cardboard boxes are never bulky waste and belong in the container marked ‘papier’.

This is how you dispose of your bulky waste:

1. The City will collect it: Call 14 020 to make an appointment free of charge.
2. Take your items to a Waste Collection Point (‘Afvalpunt’): The Waste Collection Point for your neighbourhood is Rozenburglaan 1.