Why I Pay for Waste

Why do I pay for waste? 

Everyone in the Czech Republic has to pay for municipal waste, starting from a newborn. Individual municipalities decide how, where and how much to pay. 

As a foreigner, you are required to register for municipal waste collection payments as soon as possible directly at the city office. Payments for waste collection made to us (VITOM Správa) are not considered as fulfilling this obligation. Since you are officially registered as foreigners in the Czech Republic, failure to meet this requirement can result in significant fines. 
 

However, once you fulfill your obligation and provide us with confirmation that you are paying for waste collection at your registered address, we will issue you a new registration document without the waste collection fee. It is not necessary for you to pay for waste collection twice. This only happens in rare cases when a homeowners' association (SVJ) arranges a special waste collection service, such as for sorted waste or an increased number of bins beyond what is allocated for the building. 
 

You can use the following instructions to register for waste collection fees: 

How to Register for Waste Collection Fees in the Czech Republic 

To register for waste collection fees in the Czech Republic, specifically in Brno or Prague, follow these steps: 

1. Find Out Where to Register 

In Brno: Waste collection fees are managed by the Brno City Hall. You can find information on the official city website or at the Department of the Environment. 

In Prague: The fee is handled by the local municipal district office where you reside. You can check the official website of the Prague City Hall or your district’s website for details. 

2. Prepare the Required Documents 

When registering, you will usually need: 
✅ Identification document (passport or national ID card) 
✅ Proof of residence (rental agreement, confirmation from the landlord) 
✅ Completed registration form (available online on the office’s website or at the office in person) 

3. Register for the Fee 

You can register in one of three ways: 

In person at the relevant office (recommended for foreigners if you need additional information) 

Online via electronic forms (if available) 

By mail by sending the completed form along with copies of the necessary documents 

4. Pay the Fee 

After registration, you will receive payment details. The fee is usually payable annually or semi-annually and can be paid via bank transfer, postal order, or in cash at the municipal office. 

5. Obtain a Payment Confirmation 

Once you have paid, request a confirmation of payment, which you have to send us to servis@vasdomaci.cz. 
 

See the list of everything you need to sort out as a foreigner.
 

For apartment buildings it happens,  

due to the excessive amount of garbage.  

they set up more bins than the municipality has allotted.  

For this reason, it is possible that your bill may  

you will be charged for excessive waste even if,  

if your address is over-reported.