We are switching to Diftar+ What does this mean for you?

The municipality collects your garbage. You pay waste disposal charges for this. In Opsterland we have been using the 'Diftar' system for years. You pay partly a fixed amount and partly per time that you put the container on the road. This is called 'pay according to use'. Municipalities such as Leeuwarden, Ooststellingwerf and Heerenveen already have positive experiences with an updated version of this system, Diftar+. Opsterland would like to follow this good example. In order to better separate waste and have less residual waste, the municipality is switching to the new Diftar+ system. 

Gorredijk waste disposal site

View the current opening hours of the Waste Management Facility.

Opening hours Gorredijk recycling yard 

Please read the rules for bringing waste to the Environment Street on Omrin's website, www.omrin.nl.

Omrin Milieustraat

What is diftar+?

With Diftar+ you pay for the weight of residual waste you present. You pay a fixed amount per year (for every home, even if you use a collection container) and an amount per kilo of residual waste. The garbage truck weighs the container before and after emptying. This calculates how many kilos you have offered. You also pay a small amount each time you take the container to the road. This is called a call-out fee. Do you live in a flat or apartment building? Then you continue to pay each time you open the lid of the underground residual waste container.

Why does the municipality choose Diftar+?

Residual waste still contains many items that p can be reused, such as:

  • vegetable, fruit and garden (GFT) waste
  • food waste
  • paper
  • textile
  • glass

If you separate waste better, there will be less residual waste. Less residual waste means lower costs for you. This is how environmentally conscious behavior is rewarded.

How does paying by the kilo work?

The garbage truck has a built-in weighing system. The container is weighed before and after emptying. The difference is the weight of your waste. You only pay for what you actually offer

Why is plastic not collected separately?

Plastic, metal and beverage cartons (PMD) are automatically removed from residual waste by Omrin. This is easy for you. Many people find it difficult to separate plastic properly, causing contamination. Contaminated loads are often still incinerated. Omrin's post-separation plant removes plastic more reliably from the waste. So more can be reused.

When does Diftar+ start?

On Jan. 1, 2026, the new system will start. After the summer, you will receive a letter explaining what this means for you. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the municipality switching to diftar+?

Diftar and diftar+ helps reduce the amount of residual waste. Residual waste still consists largely of reusable raw materials. Such as food waste, vegetable, fruit and garden waste, paper, textiles and glass. This does not belong there. Better separation of these raw materials reduces the amount of residual waste. So the better you separate waste, the fewer kilos there are in the container and you pay.

As of when will the municipality transition to the new policy?

The implementation of diftar+ will start as of 2-1-2026.

What does it cost to empty the Sorti bin (residual waste container)?

For emptying the Sorti bin, a fixed amount is paid per emptying and, in addition, an amount per kilo of residual waste presented.

What does it cost to empty the Bio bin (GFT container)?

A fixed fee per emptying is paid for emptying the Bio bin.

Why are no rates known yet?

Municipal rates are always set by the City Council at the end of the year. Until then, we cannot pass on an amount.

Why is plastic not collected separately?

Plastic, metal and beverage cartons can be properly reused after separation. Omrin removes the plastic from the waste by machine with the post-separation plant. This was chosen because for many people it is difficult to separate plastic in such a way that it can be reused. Too much other waste often ends up among the plastic, resulting in entire loads being rejected and incinerated. The sorting machine that does the post-separation ensures the required good separation.

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Still have questions?

If so, please contact the Public Center

Municipality of Opsterland