In accordance with Marpol 73/78 and EU-directive 2000/59/EG, ports are obliged to ensure port facilities for the reception of residues of oil and noxious liquid substances and of garbage, adequate to meet the needs of ships, using them, without causing undue delay to these ships.

Complying these regulations the port of Rotterdam has designated a number of companies which are entitled to collect or receive and treat harmful waste from ships. Reception companies collect waste against set tariffs, which may be obtained from these companies via the shipping agent. Collecting waste may take place by means of barges or trucks.

List of ships concerning Wastefee Exemption in the Port of Rotterdam area (PDF)