Collecting waste

Do you want to drop off garbage or household waste? There are several options for that within the North Sea Port ports.

Offer your household waste separately

Smart containers

North Sea Port is committed to separate waste collection in the port. As of May 1, 2024, inland vessels will be required to deliver household waste in designated smart containers at various practical locations throughout the port area.

Collection points household waste

Connect4Shore

The new containers can be opened with the Connect4Shore app. This app is also suitable for taking water and shore power. For more information about the app, visit the Connect4Shore website.

Information about Connect4Shore

Selective waste collection

You can read all about the new selective household waste collection in this news release.

Information about household waste collection

Illegal dumping

Side placements or improper use of the provided containers is considered as
illegal dumping.

Passenger ships

Passenger ships can call on private companies or North Sea Port to deliver their waste.

Oil and waste containing oil

Vlissingen and Terneuzen

Disposal of oil and waste containing oil is done via Martens Cleaning. Check the website for more infomation and procedures.

Ghent

Oil and grease-containing ship's industrial waste is collected by ship within the Flemish part of our port area North Sea Port at the bilges boat Martens 8, in exchange for payment of the disposal fee (CDNI - Part A).

  • Liquid fraction
    • Bilge water
    • Waste oil
  • Solid fraction
    • Empty oil drums
    • Oil and heating oil filters
    • Cleaning cloths
    • Propeller shaft and lubricating grease

Please note: Bilge water contaminated with coolant, solvents or chemicals complicates the processing of oily water and can only be deposited against payment.

Drop-off is by appointment and possible on any working day ( except public holidays) from 9am to 5pm. You can make an appointment via:

Martens Cleaning
VHF channel 10, Martens 8.
Phone +31 (0)113 67 22 10
Email info@martenscleaning.nl

Waste drop-off rates

Passenger vessels can hand over their waste to private compagnies or to North Sea Port. Passenger vessels must pay a fee for this at North Sea Port. A fee will also be charged for household non-hazardous waste contaminated by other waste.

Take-back obligation

Disposal of cargo waste, cleaning water, goods that require returning, like household appliances, car tyres, batteries and other commercial shipping waste is possible at private companies. The costs for this must be paid directly to these companies.