Waste bags
For the collection of residual waste, organic waste (gft) and plastic, metal and metal carton (pmd), you need to purchase specific bags.
Where to buy?
- In most supermarkets in Leuven
- In the city office, without appointment
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You can pay with a bank card (preferred) or cash.
Prices
Brown bags (residual waste)
- Roll of 10 large bags (60 litres per bag): € 29
- Roll of 10 small bags (30 litres per bag): € 14,5
Blue bags (PMD: plastic packaging, metal packaging, drink cartons)
- Roll of 20 bags (60 litres per bag): € 3
- Roll of 20 bags (90 litres per bag): € 4
Light green bags (gft: vegetable, fruit and garden)
- Roll of 10 large biodegradable bags (40 liters): € 9
- Roll of 20 small biodegradable bags (20 liters): € 9
There bags are only for the center of Leuven. In the surrounding municipalities, we collect organic waste in a container.
Bag broken
You can exchange a broken bag at the city office.
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Free waste bags
Are you entitled to increased health insurance benefits? Or have you had a child, adopted a child or taken a child into foster care? If so, under certain conditions you can receive free waste bags. Contact us.
Do you have a question?
Contact us. We are happy to help you.
