Collecting in bags

Where to get hold of your plastic bags ?

Only the bags branded « Bruxelles-Propreté » can be used. You can purchase them :

  • In supermarkets
  • In most DIY shops and convenience stores

As a shop owner, you may want to add the official rolls of bags in your store. In this case, please contact one of the approved companies on this page.

Please abide by the following rules :

FOR THE COLLECTIONS

  • Your bag must be 15 kg or lighter
  • Sharp waste (ex: broken glass) must be well wrapped to avoid any injury to yourself or our team members.
  • Please respect the days to put out your bags
  • The bags must be placed in front of the private property (not at the foot of trees, nor at the foot of public litter bins, nor in height). 
  • Strict use of "Bruxelles-Propreté” compliant bags. 
  • The bags must be closed properly. 
  • Bags must be placed by flow/colour.

Please put out your bags :

  • Some of the waste in good condition can be taken directly to social economy companies.
  • Electrical and electronic waste in poor condition can be brought back to a store when buying a similar type of device.
  • Please bring back you old medicines to your chemist.

HEAVY FINES LIKELY IN CASE OF WASTE DUMPING

Paper and cardboard

Yellow

Yellow bag

  • Fraction: Paper and cardboard
  • Capacity: 30 L. It is also possible to put the paper and cartons in a pile with a strong tie.
  • Maximum weight: 15 kg
  • Roll of: 15 bags
  • Recommended price (roll): 1€50

PMD packaging

Blue

Blue bag

  • Fraction: PMD packaging 
  • Capacity: 50, 100 L
  • Maximum weight: 15 kg
  • Roll of: 15 bags
  • Recommended price (roll): 
    • 50 L: 1€50
    • 100 L: 3€

Food waste

Orange

Orange bag 

  • Fraction: Food
  • Capacity: 30 L
  • Maximum weight: 15 kg
  • Roll of: 15 bags
  • Recommended price (roll): 1€25

Green or garden waste

Green

Green bag

  • Fraction: Green waste
  • Capacity: 60 L
  • Maximum weight: 15 kg
  • Roll of: 10 bags
  • Recommended price (roll): 2€50

Residual waste

White

White bag

  • Fraction: Residual waste
  • Capacity: 30 and 60 L
  • Maximum weight : 15 kg
  • Roll of: 15 bags
  • Recommended price (roll): 
    • 30 L: 1€50
    • 60 L: 2€50