Waste categories
Inland vessels can dispose of various kinds of waste in the port of Rotterdam and the ports of the Drecht cities. The collection, disposal and reception of ships’ commercial waste containing oil and grease, waste from cargo and other commercial waste are subject to uniform regulations laid down by Germany, Belgium, France, Luxembourg, Switzerland and the Netherlands in the Ship Waste Decree (CDNI). This legislation is incorporated in the Netherlands in the Ship Waste (Rhine and Inland Waterways) Decree. The decree identifies three types of waste:
A. Ships’ waste containing oil and grease;
B. Waste from cargo;
C. Other ships’ waste.
A. Ships’ waste containing oil and grease
This category covers waste from the engine room such as bilge water, used oil, filters, used cleaning rags and used grease. This waste must be deposited (and a delivery receipt obtained) with a collecting facility which has a contract with the Association of Maritime Services.
B. Waste from cargo
Cargo waste is generated during the transhipment and transport of dry and liquid cargo. The recipient or consignor of the cargo is responsible for the costs of cleaning the vessel’s holds and gangways after unloading. The handling facility indicates where waste or washing water can be deposited. A supervisor from the Harbour Master’s Division may request the skipper to prove the cleaning method and the quantity of deposited waste.
C. Other ships’ waste
Other ships’ waste covers the following kinds of waste: domestic waste, domestic waste water, slops from the holds and tanks and all waste not containing oil, including small hazardous waste such as batteries. There are waste containers for domestic waste at the public berths in the port area. Domestic waste can be deposited free of charge here. If the container is full, please email klachtenbuitenruimte@portofrotterdam.com. The container will then be emptied as soon as possible. If you have bulky (domestic) waste and/or small hazardous waste, you can deposit this with a collector who is contracted to the SAB.