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Need a trash cart? If you\u2019re buying a newly built home or having a home built on Bonaire, there\u2019s one more practical matter to take care of besides getting the keys: arranging a trash cart for your household waste. This process raises questions for many new residents, especially because it works a little differently here than in the Netherlands. Below, we explain step by step how it works. <\/p>\n
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Applying for a trash cart on Bonaire works differently than in the Netherlands. You do not apply directly through the waste collection company. Instead, this is arranged through WEB (Water- en Energiebedrijf Bonaire) when you register the water connection for your new home in your name. The waste collection fee is collected by WEB through your water bill. <\/p>\n
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Has your trash cart been stolen or gone missing on Bonaire? Contact Selibon NV<\/a>, the local waste management company, to request a new trash cart. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/harbourtownbonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Kliko-2.jpg” alt=”Trash cart wheelie bin” title_text=”Trash cart wheelie bin” admin_label=”Huis kopen Bonaire” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|auto|-8px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a household, you receive your first 240-liter trash cart free of charge. If you would like an additional trash cart, the fee is US$82.52 per quarter. If you live off-grid and are not connected to WEB\u2019s water network, you are not eligible for the free trash cart provided through WEB. In that case, you pay US$82.52 per quarter for your first trash cart. <\/p>\n The rates for trash carts and waste collection are likely to increase. The Executive Council of Bonaire has agreed to introduce cost-covering rates for waste collection and processing for both households and businesses. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Waste collection on Bonaire is handled by one company: Selibon NV. The Public Entity Bonaire (OLB) has appointed Selibon as the island\u2019s official waste collection service, responsible for the collection, transportation and processing of household and commercial waste. Contact with Selibon<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you have any specific questions about applying for a trash cart? Please contact Selibon: <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Free-roaming donkeys on Bonaire can sometimes cause problems by knocking over trash carts while searching for food. At Harbourtown Real Estate, we offer a free securing strap for your trash cart. This helps keep the lid closed and prevents your household waste from ending up all over the street. <\/p>\n Feel free to stop by our office at Kaya L.D. Gerharts 20 to pick up a free securing strap (while supplies last), or contact us<\/a> by email. <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”410.6px” custom_margin=”-166px|auto|-200px|auto||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.10.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#16385e” custom_margin=”-92px||||false|false” global_module=”16490″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#00c5cd” header_font=”P22 Mackinac Pro||||||||” header_text_color=”#ffffff” header_2_font=”P22 Mackinac Pro||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your specialist in Real Estate!<\/span><\/p>\n Our real estate agent on Bonaire is ready to assist you in finding your dream home or perhaps the right piece of land on which you can build your own home or oceanfront villa. We are also ready to help you in listing your property for sale or rent. Since 1989, Harbourtown Real Estate has been the designated place to help you fulfill your wishes. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/harbourtownbonaire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/BaseLogo-White2-300×156.png” title_text=”BaseLogo-White2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_code _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]\t\n
How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n
Who handles waste collection?<\/h3>\n
In addition to trash carts, there are several recycling stations around the island, including in Hato, Rincon, Amboina and Tera K\u00f2r\u00e1. There are also collection points at supermarkets such as Van den Tweel and Zung Kong, where you can separately dispose of glass, plastic, cardboard and metal. <\/p>\n\n
Protect your trash cart from donkeys with a securing strap<\/h3>\n
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