Household waste must be deposited in the press containers located in the courtyard behind the flat.
After depositing, press the start button.
Container full? Press the start button. Still full? Check the other container. Also full? Call De Key!
- Only use official garbage bags (not plastic bags)
- Garbage bags must be closed when disposed
- Please do not leave any garbage anywhere else
- Accessible garbage feeds all kinds of animals you do not want to be around!
Paper/cardboard, glass and textiles
The containers for paper/cardboard, glass and textiles can be found at Jodenbreestraat 176, near Albert Heijn and Jumbo.
- 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.
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:
- The City will collect it: Call 14 020 to make an appointment free of charge.
- Take your items to a Waste Collection Point (‘Afvalpunt’): The Waste Collection Point for your neighbourhood is Rozenburglaan 1.
For more information see amsterdam.nl/waste.