Waste sorting

Twenty projects are in the pipeline. However, the widespread use of this collection method is not on the agenda for a number of reasons:

• the quality of sorting from underground containers is still subject to improvement (studies previously carried out by Fost on the underground systems of various inter-municipal companies show a lower quality of sorting than for door-to-door collection)
• it does not solve the problem of public cleanliness (illegal dumping is very frequently observed around underground containers)
• it's not always possible, or desirable, to bury containers in the ground, for reasons of clutter or preservation of the Brussels subsoil and public space.

Disposable nappies are non-recyclable household residual waste items that must go in the white bags. In order to minimise smells, disposable nappies can be stored in a closed rigid container before being thrown away in the white bags.

The use of washable nappies is an alternative that generates less waste than disposable nappies. Various municipalities in the Brussels Region offer bonuses for the purchase or rental of washable nappies.  Contact your municipality directly to find out if it offers these bonuses. Brussels Environment has also gathered together a lot of useful information about washable nappies. 

• What waste is covered by special collections?
• I would like information on the cost of collection - more information on page:
  - French: Législation, 2) Prévention et gestion des déchets.
  - Dutch: Wetgeving, 2) Afvalpreventie en -beheer
• What are the practical details I need to know?
• I want to make an appointment, I call 0800/981 81. Information and appointments can only be made by phone (no appointments can be made by internet).
  
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Contact Bruxelles-Propreté on 0800/981 81 or by e-mail via info@arp-gan.be.