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Get a reduction in waste disposal fees

Application for a reduction in waste collection fees, e.g., for home composting or single-person households with the minimum bin size.

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Damit wir Get a reduction in waste disposal fees mit dem zuständigen Abfallbehörde in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 3 weeksSuccess rate: 70.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 150 € je nach Leistung

Find the responsible authority

How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit an application to the waste management authority

    Please provide a justification and, if necessary, supporting documentation.

  2. 2

    Wait for the decision

    If approved, the fee notices will be adjusted.

  3. 3

    Antrag einreichen

    Persönlich, postalisch oder online beim zuständigen Amt einreichen und Bearbeitungsbestätigung aufbewahren.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Households that compost at home or face exceptional hardship, subject to local waste management regulations.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 weeks

Success rate

approx. 70.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Proof of home composting (e.g., a photo of the composter) is missing
  • Unterlagen nicht vollständig – vor Abgabe Checkliste prüfen

Common reasons for rejection

  • Requirements of the Waste Management Ordinance not met

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Abfallgebühren ermäßigen lassen?

In der Regel ca. 21 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
BMWSB
Data quality
100 %

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