(Rubble) container, crane, scaffolding
What is it?
Are you renovating your home, refurbishing your garden, or starting a major project? You will often need to place a (rubble) container for the waste. If you place this container on a public road, sidewalk, or public parking lot, you must report this to the municipality. You must also report the placement of a crane or scaffolding on a public road, sidewalk, or public parking lot. You can easily submit this report to us digitally at least three working days prior to placement. See the 'Applications' section for more information.
Request
Would you like to use a (rubble) container, crane, or scaffolding? Health you have DigiD (for private individuals) or eHerkenning (for foundations, companies, or associations) in good time.
Don't have DigiD or eHerkenning yet? For more information and to apply, visit the DigiD website or eHerkenning website .
The electronic application form for reporting the use of a (rubble) container, crane, or scaffolding includes a built-in checklist. After answering a few simple questions, you will immediately know whether a permit is required for your activity. If necessary, you can submit your application online immediately after completing the checklist.
Report the use of a (rubble) container, crane, or scaffolding
How does it work?
A number of rules apply to the placement of the (rubble) container, crane, or scaffolding, which contribute to a safe and responsible situation:
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding may remain in place for a maximum of 30 days.
- Residents and immediate neighbors must be informed in advance about the placement of the (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding.
- The passage for traffic must not be obstructed or impeded by the (rubble) container, crane, or scaffolding, and (traffic) safety must not be compromised.
- The road section for pedestrians must remain clear of the (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding, and a minimum pedestrian passage of 1.50 meters must be guaranteed. If possible, the (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding must be placed in a parking space.
- If there is a (rubble) container, crane, or scaffolding, a minimum traffic passage of 4.5 meters wide and 4.2 meters high must be guaranteed for emergency services.
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding may not be placed on any section of the road where parking or stopping is prohibited, or within 5 meters of an intersection and/or bend.
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding may not be placed within 0.75 meters of fire hydrants, drains, or manholes.
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding may not be placed in public green spaces;
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding may not be placed in a public place that is designated as a children's playground, sandpit, or play area.
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding must not be movable by unauthorized persons; if necessary, the (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding must be equipped with devices that make it impossible to move them.
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding must be in good condition;
- The immediate vicinity of the (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding must be tidy and free of waste materials.
- The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding must be equipped with at least two marking stripes on each side and each end piece. The marking consists of retro-reflective material of at least High Intensity Grade, class 2.
The marking consists of a surface measuring 141 mm wide and 705 mm long. Diagonal stripes (red and white) are applied to this surface. - The (rubble) container, crane, and scaffolding must be sufficiently visible to road users and must be illuminated if necessary;
Specifically for (rubble) containers: - The (rubble) container must not contain household waste, hazardous waste, highly flammable substances, or animal carcasses.
- The (rubble) container must be covered with at least a tarpaulin on top outside working hours. This also applies if dumping work is interrupted for more than an hour;
- When dumping waste from a higher floor into a (rubble) container, a closed chute or tarpaulins and partitions must be used to prevent danger to third parties and to ensure that third parties are not inconvenienced by dust blowing around.
- The dimensions of the (rubble) container may not exceed 6.00 x 2.30 x 1.50 meters, with a maximum capacity of 21 m3;
Specifically for cranes or scaffolding: - When performing work with a crane or on scaffolding, traffic measures must comply with CROW guideline 96b. The necessary traffic signs for this must be placed by the user.
Finally: - All orders and instructions from the police, fire department, or special investigating officers, investigators, and/or inspectors must be followed promptly and immediately, otherwise the necessary measures will be taken at the expense of the person reporting the incident.
What does it cost?
The notification costs nothing.