Recypark
Before coming to the Recypark, it is essential to sort the waste you bring with you.
Our Recypark are open 7/7, with the exception of the public holidays listed below.
The Recypark Demets and Woluwe-Saint-Pierre are never open on Sundays and Mondays.
The residents of Drogenbos have access to the following Recypark:
- Sud: Accessible to cars. Access is prohibited for vehicles higher than 1.85 m and for trailers.
- Humanité: Only accessible to vehicles higher than 1.85 m and for trailers.
Are you a professional? Go to:
Please sort your waste in advance according to the categories listed below.
As a reminder, household waste will not be accepted!
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
As a reminder, household waste will not be accepted!
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Can't you see this map? https://tinyurl.com/Recypark
Practical information
Recypark Buda
For all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
Recypark Buda
For all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
| Practical details of the Recypark Buda |
Attention! Some waste has to be paid for. See the rates below.
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Terms and payment
- You must be domiciled in the Brussels Region and present your identity card.
- Payment may only be made by bank card (no cash).
Waste sorting and disposal
- The volume of waste accepted, whether free or paid, is limited to 3 m³ per day. Please note that above this volume, a flat rate of €121 including VAT will apply.
- To facilitate processing, please sort your waste in advance according to the categories listed below.
- It is recommended to clearly present your sorted waste by category for quick verification.
- Access will be refused to vehicles containing unsorted or refused waste.
- To ensure efficient service, we kindly ask you to unload your waste yourself and place it in the appropriate containers.
- We remind you that the recovery of objects or waste is prohibited.
- In case of doubt about the origin of the waste or in case of a possible dispute, our staff is authorised to record the relevant data on your identity card.
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- City vehicles with trailers and vehicles over 1.85 metres high must go to Recypark Demets or Humanité.
- Vehicles over 1.85 metres high and with trailers must go exclusively to Recypark Humanité.
- Pedestrians are allowed as long as they are not motorists who leave their vehicle in the queue or in the visible surroundings to enter the Recypark on foot.
- You must use a vehicle with a total ground weight < 3.5t.
- Cyclists are allowed.
Behavior
- To ensure that everyone feels welcome, we ask that you be courteous during your visit. In the event of insults or threats (verbal or physical), Bruxelles-Propreté reserves the right to refuse your waste and to take legal action.
- In order to keep the site clean for everyone, you are asked not to clean your vehicle on the site after unloading.
Organising my visit
Remember to organise your boot according to the order of the containers:
(click on the map to enlarge)
| Opening hours |
- Monday: from 2.00 pm to 8.15 pm
- Tuesday: from 9.00 am to 8.15 pm
- Wednesday: from 9.00 am to 8.15 pm
- Thursday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Friday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Saturday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Sunday: from 2.00 pm to 8.15 pm
Tip: The least crowded days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Real-time traffic.
Real-time traffic.
| Exceptional closures |
Our Recypark are open every day of the year, except:
- January 1st
- 3rd Sunday of september
- November 1st and 11th
- December 24th and 31st
→ closing at 6pm
If one of these two dates falls on a thursday, friday or saturday:
→ closing at 3pm - December 25th
| Address |
avenue Antoon Van Oss 6, 1120 Brussels (near the Buda bridge)
Recypark Demets
NEWFor all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
Recypark Demets
NEW
For all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
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| Practical details of the Recypark Demets |
Attention! Some waste has to be paid for. See the rates below.
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Please note: if you have a double-axle trailer, please use the Recypark Humanité for easier access.
Terms and payment
- You must be domiciled in the Brussels Region and present your identity card.
- Payment may only be made by bank card (no cash).
Waste sorting and disposal
- The volume of waste accepted, whether free or paid, is limited to 3 m³ per day. Please note that above this volume, a flat rate of €121 including VAT will apply.
- To facilitate processing, please sort your waste in advance according to the categories listed below.
- It is recommended to clearly present your sorted waste by category for quick verification.
- Access will be refused to vehicles containing unsorted or refused waste.
- To ensure efficient service, we kindly ask you to unload your waste yourself and place it in the appropriate containers.
- We remind you that the recovery of objects or waste is prohibited.
- In case of doubt about the origin of the waste or in case of a possible dispute, our staff is authorised to record the relevant data on your identity card.
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- Vehicles over 1.85 m high and with trailers must go exclusively to the Recypark Humanité.
- Pedestrians are allowed as long as they are not motorists who leave their vehicle in the queue or in the visible surroundings to enter the Recypark on foot.
- You must use a vehicle with a total ground weight < 3.5t.
- Cyclists are allowed.
Behavior
- To ensure that everyone feels welcome, we ask that you be courteous during your visit. In the event of insults or threats (verbal or physical), Bruxelles-Propreté reserves the right to refuse your waste and to take legal action.
- In order to keep the site clean for everyone, you are asked not to clean your vehicle on the site after unloading.
Organising my visit
Remember to organise your boot according to the order of the containers:
(click on the map to enlarge)
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| Opening hours |
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: from 9.00 am to 1.45 pm
- Wednesday: from 9.00 am to 1.45 pm
- Thursday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Friday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Saturday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Sunday: Closed
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| Exceptional closures |
- January 1st
- 3rd Sunday of september
- November 1st and 11th
- December 24th and 31st
If one of these two dates falls on a thursday, friday or saturday:
→ closing at 3pm - December 25th
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| Address |
Quai Fernand Demets 22, 1070 Anderlecht
Recypark Humanité
For all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
Recypark Humanité
For all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
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| Practical details of the Recypark Humanité |
Attention! Some waste has to be paid for. See the rates below.
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Terms and payment
- You must be domiciled in the Brussels Region and present your identity card.
- Payment may only be made by bank card (no cash).
Waste sorting and disposal
- The volume of waste accepted, whether free or paid, is limited to 3 m³ per day. Please note that above this volume, a flat rate of €121 including VAT will apply.
- To facilitate processing, please sort your waste in advance according to the categories listed below.
- It is recommended to clearly present your sorted waste by category for quick verification.
- Access will be refused to vehicles containing unsorted or refused waste.
- To ensure efficient service, we kindly ask you to unload your waste yourself and place it in the appropriate containers.
- We remind you that the recovery of objects or waste is prohibited.
- In case of doubt about the origin of the waste or in case of a possible dispute, our staff is authorised to record the relevant data on your identity card.
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- City vehicles with trailers and vehicles over 1.85 metres high can also go to Recypark Demets.
- Pedestrians are allowed as long as they are not motorists who leave their vehicle in the queue or in the visible surroundings to enter the Recypark on foot.
- You must use a vehicle with a total ground weight < 3.5t.
- Cyclists are allowed.
Behavior
- To ensure that everyone feels welcome, we ask that you be courteous during your visit. In the event of insults or threats (verbal or physical), Bruxelles-Propreté reserves the right to refuse your waste and to take legal action.
- In order to keep the site clean for everyone, you are asked not to clean your vehicle on the site after unloading.
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| Opening hours |
- Monday: from 2.00 pm to 8.15 pm
- Tuesday: from 9.00 am to 8.15 pm
- Wednesday: from 9.00 am to 8.15 pm
- Thursday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Friday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Saturday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Sunday: from 2.00 pm to 8.15 pm
Tip: The least crowded days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
Real-time traffic.
Real-time traffic.
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| Exceptional closures |
Our Recypark are open every day of the year, except:
- January 1st
- 3rd Sunday of september
- November 1st and 11th
- December 24th and 31st
→ closing at 6pm
If one of these two dates falls on a thursday, friday or saturday:
→ closing at 3pm - December 25th
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| Address |
Boulevard de l’Humanité 350, 1190 Forest
Recypark Sud
For all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
Recypark Sud
For all Brussels residents.
Accessible to professionals.
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| Practical details of the Recypark Sud |
Attention! Some waste has to be paid for. See the rates below.
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Terms and payment
- You must be domiciled in the Brussels Region and present your identity card.
- Payment may only be made by bank card (no cash).
Waste sorting and disposal
- The volume of waste accepted, whether free or paid, is limited to 3 m³ per day. Please note that above this volume, a flat rate of €121 including VAT will apply.
- To facilitate processing, please sort your waste in advance according to the categories listed below.
- It is recommended to clearly present your sorted waste by category for quick verification.
- Access will be refused to vehicles containing unsorted or refused waste.
- To ensure efficient service, we kindly ask you to unload your waste yourself and place it in the appropriate containers.
- We remind you that the recovery of objects or waste is prohibited.
- In case of doubt about the origin of the waste or in case of a possible dispute, our staff is authorised to record the relevant data on your identity card.
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- City vehicles with trailers and vehicles over 1.85 metres high must go to Recypark Demets or Humanité.
- Vehicles over 1.85 metres high and with trailers must go exclusively to Recypark Humanité.
- Pedestrians are allowed as long as they are not motorists who leave their vehicle in the queue or in the visible surroundings to enter the Recypark on foot.
- You must use a vehicle with a total ground weight < 3.5t.
- Cyclists are allowed.
Behavior
- To ensure that everyone feels welcome, we ask that you be courteous during your visit. In the event of insults or threats (verbal or physical), Bruxelles-Propreté reserves the right to refuse your waste and to take legal action.
- In order to keep the site clean for everyone, you are asked not to clean your vehicle on the site after unloading.
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| Opening hours |
- Monday: from 2.00 pm to 8.15 pm
- Tuesday: from 9.00 am to 8.15 pm
- Wednesday: from 9.00 am to 8.15 pm
- Thursday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Friday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Saturday: from 9.00 am to 4.15 pm
- Sunday: from 2.00 pm to 8.15 pm
Tip: The least crowded days are Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Thursday between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
Real-time traffic.
Real-time traffic.
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| Exceptional closures |
Our Recypark are open every day of the year, except:
- January 1st
- 3rd Sunday of september
- November 1st and 11th
- December 24th and 31st
→ closing at 6pm
If one of these two dates falls on a thursday, friday or saturday:
→ closing at 3pm - December 25th
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| Address |
Boulevard de la Deuxième Armée Britannique 676 (opposite 671), 1190 Forest
Our Recypark Auderghem
Access: Be domiciled in the communes of Auderghem, Ixelles, Etterbeek or Watermael-Boitsfort or have a second residence there.
Access is authorised to private individuals only.
Our Recypark Auderghem
Access: Be domiciled in the communes of Auderghem, Ixelles, Etterbeek or Watermael-Boitsfort or have a second residence there.
Access is authorised to private individuals only.
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| Practical details of the Recypark Auderghem |
Attention! Some waste has to be paid for. See the rates below.
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Terms and payment
- Be domiciled in the communes of Auderghem, Ixelles, Etterbeek or Watermael-Boitsfort or have a second residence there.
- Present your identity card.
- Access is authorised to private individuals only.
- Payment may only be made by bank card (no cash).
Waste sorting and disposal
- The volume of waste accepted, whether free or paid, is limited to 2 m³ per day.
- To facilitate processing, please sort your waste in advance according to the categories listed below.
- It is recommended to clearly present your sorted waste by category for quick verification.
- Access will be refused to vehicles containing unsorted or refused waste.
- To ensure efficient service, we kindly ask you to unload your waste yourself and place it in the appropriate containers.
- We remind you that the recovery of objects or waste is prohibited.
- In case of doubt about the origin of the waste or in case of a possible dispute, our staff is authorised to record the relevant data on your identity card.
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- Pedestrians are allowed as long as they are not motorists who leave their vehicle in the queue or in the visible surroundings to enter the Recypark on foot.
- You must use a vehicle with a total ground weight < 3.5t.
- Cyclists are allowed.
Behavior
- To ensure that everyone feels welcome, we ask that you be courteous during your visit. In the event of insults or threats (verbal or physical), Bruxelles-Propreté reserves the right to refuse your waste and to take legal action.
- In order to keep the site clean for everyone, you are asked not to clean your vehicle on the site after unloading.
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| Opening hours |
- Monday: from 2.00 PM to 8.15 PM
- Tuesday: from 9.00 AM to 8.15 PM
- Wednesday: from 9.00 AM to 8.15 PM
- Thursday: from 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM
- Friday: from 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM
- Saturday: from 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM
- Sunday: from 2.00 PM to 8.15 PM
Tip: The least crowded days are Tuesday, Wednesday.
Real-time traffic.
Real-time traffic.
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| Exceptional closures |
Our Recypark are open every day of the year, except:
- 1 January
- Third Sunday of september
- 1 and 11 November
- December 24th and 31st
→ closing at 6pm
If one of these two dates falls on a thursday, friday or saturday:
→ closing at 3pm - 25 December
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| Address |
Access Auderghem: Be domiciled in the communes of Auderghem, Ixelles, Etterbeek or Watermael-Boitsfort or have a second residence there.
Access is authorised to private individuals only.
1860 Chaussée de Wavre - 1160 Auderghem (after the Soignes Forest Sports Centre)
Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Access: Be domiciled in the communes of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre or Woluwe-Saint-Lambert or have a second residence there.
Access is authorised to private individuals only.
Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre
Access: Be domiciled in the communes of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre or Woluwe-Saint-Lambert or have a second residence there.
Access is authorised to private individuals only.
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| Practical details of the Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre |
Attention! Some waste has to be paid for. See the rates below.
In case of large crowds, the last admission to the Recypark will be 30 minutes before the usual closing time. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Terms and payment
- Be domiciled in the communes of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre or Woluwe-Saint-Lambert or have a second residence there.
- Present your identity card.
- Access is authorised to private individuals only.
- Payment may only be made by bank card (no cash).
Waste sorting and disposal
- The volume of waste accepted, whether free or paid, is limited to 2 m³ per day.
- To facilitate processing, please sort your waste in advance according to the categories listed below.
- It is recommended to clearly present your sorted waste by category for quick verification.
- Access will be refused to vehicles containing unsorted or refused waste.
- To ensure efficient service, we kindly ask you to unload your waste yourself and place it in the appropriate containers.
- We remind you that the recovery of objects or waste is prohibited.
- In case of doubt about the origin of the waste or in case of a possible dispute, our staff is authorised to record the relevant data on your identity card.
Vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians
- Pedestrians are allowed as long as they are not motorists who leave their vehicle in the queue or in the visible surroundings to enter the Recypark on foot.
- You must use a vehicle with a total ground weight < 3.5t.
- Cyclists are allowed.
Behavior
- To ensure that everyone feels welcome, we ask that you be courteous during your visit. In the event of insults or threats (verbal or physical), Bruxelles-Propreté reserves the right to refuse your waste and to take legal action.
- In order to keep the site clean for everyone, you are asked not to clean your vehicle on the site after unloading.
| Drop off your items in good condition to give them a second life! Please note that Les Petits Riens centre closes at 4pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. |
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| Opening hours |
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: from 9.00 AM to 6.45 PM
- Wednesday: from 9.00 AM to 6.45 PM
- Thursday: from 9.00 AM to 3.45 PM
- Friday: from 9.00 AM to 3.45 PM
- Saturday: from 9.00 AM to 3.45 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Tip: The least crowded days are Wednesday from 3:00 pm and all-day Thursday.
Real-time traffic.
Real-time traffic.
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| Exceptional closures |
- Closed on public holidays
- Third Sunday of september
- 24 and 31 December:
→ closing at 3pm.
If one of these two dates falls on a tuesday or wednesday:
→ closing at 6pm
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| Address |
Access Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: Be domiciled in the communes of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and Woluwe-Saint-Lambert or have a second residence there.
Access is authorised to private individuals only.
Address: Val des Seigneurs, 146 - 1150 Bruxelles
Rates
Rates
Per vehicle/per day:
- The volume of waste accepted, whether free or paid, is limited to 3 m³ per day. Please note that above this volume, a flat rate of €121 including VAT will apply.
Please note: Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and Auderghem - entry refused above 2m³ of waste.
Free sorted waste
| Bulky household items | Free |
| Small and large household appliances | Free |
| Paper | Free |
| Cardboard | Free |
| PMD packaging | Free |
| Glass bottles, jars and flasks | Free |
| Corks | Free |
| Hard plastic, e.g. flowerpots | Free |
| Non-food styrofoam packaging | Free |
| Garden waste | Free |
| Ferrous and non-ferrous metals | Free |
| Batteries | Free |
| Tyres without rims | Max. 5 items |
| Paints | Max. 30 litres (volume of container) |
| Other household chemical waste | Max. 5 litres (volume of container) |
| Neon lights | Max. 10 items |
| Vegetable oils | Max. 10 litres (volume of container) |
Sorted waste for which payment is required
| Bathroom fittings (toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc.) | €3.03 incl. VAT /item |
| Frames | €3.03 incl. VAT /item Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: Free |
| Doors | €3.03 incl. VAT /item Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: Free |
| Construction wood | €3.03 incl. VAT /item Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: Free |
| Garden wood | €3.03 incl. VAT /item Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and Auderghem: Free |
| Beams | €3.03 incl. VAT /item Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: Free |
| Shutters | €3.03 incl. VAT /item |
| Insulation | €3.03 incl. VAT /item |
| PVC panelling, corrugated panels, etc. | €3.03 incl. VAT /item |
| Marble slabs | €3.03 incl. VAT /item |
| Pallets | €3.03 incl. VAT /item Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre and Auderghem: Free |
| Construction glass | €3.03 incl. VAT /item Recypark Woluwe-Saint-Pierre: Free |
| €3.03 incl. VAT / bag
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Safety instructions
Safety instructions
For your own safety and for that of our staff, please observe the following instructions!
As an alternative to bringing them to the Recypark, you can put your sharp objects in the white bag, well wrapped in newspaper so as not to injure our workers.
Make sure that the lids of cans are placed fully within the cans. Put them in the blue bag.
Put syringes and/or needles in a special container available from your pharmacist. Drop them off at any PROXY CHIMIK or Recypark.
Close and correctly label the container containing household chemical waste before dropping it off at a PROXY CHIMIK or Recypark.
Tips
Tips
You can also bring your small household chemical waste to PROXY CHIMIK. Small electrical and electronic appliances are also accepted at your PROXY CHIMIK.
You can find information about PROXY CHIMIK here.
And to be a champion waste sorter, don't forget our Sorting Memo:
Sorting rules to be respected
Light bulbs
Light bulbs
Instructions
- Bring energy-saving bulbs in a bag
Accepted
- Energy-saving bulbs and tubs max. 10 items
- Led
Refused
- Incandescent bulbs, halogen lamps → white bag (well wrapped)
Wood
Wood
Instructions
The different types of wood (simple wood, treated wood) must be sorted separately into specific containers at the Recypark.
Accepted
- Boards, doors, beams, etc.
- Furniture (disassembled)
- Chipboard, veneer wood (even covered with plastic)
- Wooden frames and shutters
- MDF, laminate flooring
- Treated wood: garden furniture, varnished wood
Refused
- Rotten wood → category Bulky items
Nitrous oxide cylinders
Nitrous oxide cylinders
Instructions
- The cylinders must be well emptied
- Above all, they must not end up in building containers, rubbish bags or public litter bins.
Accepted
- Nitrous oxide cylinders
Refused
- Gas cylinders, gas cartridges and LPG tanks, helium cylinders → see list of refused waste
Corks
Corks
Accepted
- all clean and dry corks: wine, champagne, cider, etc.
Refused
- Metal or plastic caps and lids → blue bag
- Other caps → white bag
Bricks and brick fragments
Bricks and brick fragments
Instructions
- Check the list of paid sorted waste
- Please sort your waste so that it is presented without other waste such as wood, plastic or metal. Example:
- The toilet must be presented without its seat or plastic flush.
- The sink must be presented without its taps.
Accepted
- Rubble, gravel, pebbles, bricks, stones
- Tiles, slabs, etc.
- Concrete, cement
- Earthenware
Refused
- Bag of powdered plaster (soiled and unsoiled), soiled plasterboard in pieces → category Bulky items
- Plasterboard (Gyproc type), unsoiled plasterboard in pieces → category Plasterboard
- Cellular concrete → category Bulky items
Food waste
Food waste
Accepted
- Leftovers, fruit and vegetable peelings, coffee grounds, paper towels, expired food...
Refused
- Garden waste → Garden waste category
- Eggshells, nutshells, mussel shells... → white bag
Household chemical waste
Household chemical waste
Instructions
- Maximum 5 litres (container volume) regardless of the waste
- In a closed and identified package (full or empty)
- Syringes in a special container available in pharmacies
Accepted
- Cleaning, DIY, gardening, car products, etc.
- Fire alarms, fire extinguishers, lighters, printing products, x-rays, syringes, thermometers
Garden waste
Garden waste
Instructions
Green waste is accepted in bulky at Recyparks under the following conditions:
- Branches must be brought in bundles.
- It is prohibited to bring a trailer full of dead leaves or grass clippings without packaging.
- Hedge trimmings, grass clippings and dead leaves must be brought in manageable bags to facilitate transport and emptying into the containers (due to their size, big bags are not accepted). These bags cannot be disposed of with green waste in non-biodegradable green bags stamped Bruxelles-Propreté.
Accepted
- Branches, dead leaves, wilted flowers, weeds, plants
- Hedge and shrub trimmings, grass clippings
Refused
- Trunk diameter > 20 cm → see list of refused waste
- Gravel, pebbles, bricks, brick fragments → Bricks and brick fragments category
- Soil → see list of refused waste
PMD packaging
PMD packaging
Instructions
- Well emptied, drained or scraped out
Accepted
- Plastic packaging
- Metal packaging
- Drinks cartons
Refused
Packaging:
- For insecticide, herbicide, antifoam, rat poison, etc.
- For motor oil, paint, lacquer or varnish
- With child safety cap
- With at least one of the following pictograms:
→ category Household chemical waste or PROXY CHIMIK
Bulky items
Bulky items
Accepted
- Furniture and decorative items (tables, armchairs, dismantled wardrobes, carpets, etc.)
- Cellular concrete
- Bags of powdered plaster (soiled and unsoiled), soiled plasterboard in pieces
- Other items (plastic window frames and shutters, Pyrex, glass-ceramic, open fire glass, bicycle tyres without rims, rotten wood, etc.)
Refused
- Chemical waste → category Household chemical waste or PROXY CHIMIK
- Empty paint cans → category Paints or PROXY CHIMIK
Styrofoam
Styrofoam
Instructions
- Without cardboard, without plastic film
Accepted
- Styrofoam packaging
Refused
- Polystyrene food trays and dishes → blue bag
Engine oil
Engine oil
Instructions
- Maximum 5 litres (container volume)
- In a closed and identified package (full or empty)
Accepted
- Engine oil
Vegetable and animal oils and fats
Vegetable and animal oils and fats
Instructions
- If possible in their original packaging
- Maximum 10 litres (container volume)
- In a closed and identified package
Accepted
- Edible oils: cooking oils and fats, olive oil, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, etc.
- Cosmetic oils: jojoba, sweet almond, etc.
Mattresses
Mattresses
Instructions
- Very dry
Accepted
- Foam mattresses
- Spring mattresses
- Latex mattresses
Refused
- Heavily damaged mattresses → category Bulky items
Metal
Metal
Accepted
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
- Metal frames and shutters
- Metal gutters and pipes
- Bicycle frames and tyres with rims
Refused
- LPG tanks, gas cylinders, internal combustion engines → see list of refused waste
- Bicycle tyres without rims → category Bulky items
Pallets
Pallets
Instructions
- Without cardboard, without plastic film
Accepted
- Wooden pallets
Refused
- Plastic pallets → category Hard plastics
Paper - Cardboard
Paper - Cardboard
Instructions
- Clean and dry
- Binders: separate paper from binder
Accepted
- Newspapers, magazines and leaflets
- Books
- Letter and printer paper
- Paper bags
- Cardboard boxes
Refused
- Empty binders → white bag
- Wallpaper → white bag
- Plastic film, bags and sacks → blue bag
Small and large household electrical appliances
Small and large household electrical appliances
Instructions
- Appliances must not contain batteries or bulbs
- Fridges and freezers must be empty
- Fryers must be free from fat or oil
Accepted
- Vacuum cleaners, toasters, coffee machines, hair dryers, waffle makers, blenders, light fixtures, fryers, etc.
- Washing machines, dishwashers, tumble-dryers, extractor hoods, ovens, microwave ovens, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, etc.
Refused
- Commercial appliances → see list of refused waste
- Plastic film → blue bag (less than 1m²). See the instructions for sorting PMC
Batteries
Batteries
Instructions
- Bring your batteries in a small bag (not in bulky items)
Accepted
- Batteries, accumulators, car batteries
Plasterboard
Plasterboard
Instructions
- Check the list of paid sorted waste
Accepted
- Plasterboard (Gyproc type)
- Unsoiled plasterboard in pieces
Refused
- Cellular concrete → category: Bulky items
- Bag of powdered plaster (soiled and unsoiled), soiled plasterboard in pieces → category: Bulky items
Hard plastics
Hard plastics
Accepted
- Toys, garden furniture
- Flower pots
- Plastic pallets
- PVC gutters, pipes and panelling
Refused
- PMD packaging → blue bag
- Car parts → see list of refused waste
Textiles
Textiles
Accepted
- Clothes
- Shoes (paired!)
- Leather
- Other textiles (curtains, bath towels, tablecloths, bedsheets, etc.)
Refused
- Dirty, wet and/or damaged textiles → white bag
Food glass
Food glass
Accepted
- Bottles, jars, flasks
Refused
- Mirrors, panes, laminated glass (windscreens) → category flat glass
- pyrex → category Bulky items or white bag (well packaged)
Refused waste in your Recypark
Refused waste in your Recypark
The following waste is refused in your Recypark
Household waste | → White bag |
Medicines | → Pharmacy |
Beer kegs | → Return to the supplier |
Asbestos waste | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Cylinders, gas cartridges and LPG tanks, helium cylinders | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Fireworks and other explosives, ammunition | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Laboratory products | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Radioactive substances | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Internal combustion engines | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Car parts | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Roof covering materials (roofing felt / Derbigum) | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Soil, sand, coal and soot | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Stumps and trunks (trunk diameter > 20cm) | → Return to the supplier or contact Brussels Environment on 02/775.75.75 |
Truck tyres | www.recytyre.be |
Commercial electrical appliances | www.recupel.be |