Polish municipalities adjust waste collection fees and payment methods
In Katowice, the mObywatel mobile app now displays an electronic confirmation of waste‑collection fees, allowing residents to present proof at municipal collection points without paper documents.
The council of Rejowiec Fabryczny decided to keep the current waste‑fee system based on the number of inhabitants, arguing that the scheme was introduced only in April 2026 and further changes would require costly administrative revisions.
Olsztyn raised its waste‑collection charge from 11.70 zł to 13.90 zł per cubic metre of water used, citing higher operating costs and low recycling rates (only 37 % of yellow‑bin material is recyclable). Penalties for improper segregation remain rare, with three three‑times‑rate fines issued in 2025.
Bogatynia introduced new rates for residential and non‑residential waste collection effective 1 August, differentiating between households that separate waste and those that do not, and offering a 5 zł discount for owners who compost organic waste.
A separate notice indicates that certain property owners may be exempt from waste fees, though the exemption is not automatic and must be applied for.