Is there a fine for dumping waste on the street? - Non-compliance with waste collection rules

Verified 05 juin 2026 - Public Service / Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

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Depositing your waste in containers, trash cans, dumpsters, locations or at the feet of them without respecting the right containers, days and times of collection, sorting instructions is sanctioned by a lump sum fine. This fine does not apply to textiles (clothing, footwear, ...).

If you pay immediately or within 45 days of the report of infringement (or sending the offense notice), the fine is €68.

If you pay after this 45-day period, the fine goes to €180.

If you do not pay the lump sum fine or if you contest it, the judge of police court is seized. In particular, it may decide to impose a fine of€450 maximum.

Please note

If you leave a container or a garbage bin permanently on the street, you risk a fine of €750 maximum.

To find out about the collection rules, you must contact your town hall.

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