As of February 1, 2024, residents of Avalex municipalities can visit recycling centres for free* up to twelve times a year. The number of visits is registered at the resident's address via the (digital) Avalex pass. From the thirteenth visit, a fixed rate per visit applies. For 2024, the rate has been set at €16.90. You can only pay this amount at the recycling centre with PIN.
The vast majority of residents visits the recycling centres less than twelve times a year. This means that most visitors will not notice the introduction of this measure. The measure is being introduced to prevent improper use of non-household waste and excessive use of the recycling centres.
Preventing improper use
Just over 1 percent of visitors are responsible for almost 20 percent of the total number of visits to the recycling centres on an annual basis. It's not allowed to visit the recycling centres with industrial waste. However, after further investigation, it is suspected that some of the frequent users visit the recycling centre to dispose of industrial waste. If someone comes with a van full of waste and is in possession of an Avalex pass, it is difficult to check whether it is industrial waste. For example, someone may have a large garden or be renovating at home. By maximizing the number of free visits, Avalex wants to prevent as much improper use as possible.
Rate
The rate that will be charged to the visitor from the thirteenth visit is €16.90. This amount is based on the actual costs and visitor numbers of the recycling centres in a year. The rate is determined annually by the Avalex board. This is the cover for management, maintenance, personnel costs and transport of waste and raw materials. The municipalities pay this rate for every visit by a resident to an Avalex recycling center. These costs are passed on to all residents in the waste tax. In the new situation, a municipality pays a maximum of 12 visits per resident per year and from the thirteenth visit a visitor pays the rate himself. In addition, the municipality pays separately for the processing costs of the waste submitted.
* Excluding any costs for bringing paid flows: list of charges.
