Disposal Guide
The Netherlands Institute of Sustainable Packaging (KIDV) administers the Disposal Guide. This is a guide that helps producers and buyers of packaging and consumers with the proper separation and disposal of packaging material.
There is strong support among consumers for the separate collection of packaging waste, but they want to be clear about which bin to put their waste into. The Disposal Guide system helps with this. Disposal Guide logos on packaging indicate which category of waste each part of the packaging belongs to. Consumers can see at a glance where each packaging item (or its components) should be disposed of. By using Disposal Guide logos, an optimal recycling process is supported, and companies can demonstrate their commitment to minimising environmental impact.
In 2025, a complete set of new Disposal Guide logos has been published. Read more about this update here.
Logos vs Recyclability
The logos are designed to assist consumers in properly disposing of their packaging waste. They are only applicable to the Dutch market. Proper disposal does not guarantee that the packaging can be sorted or recycled, be it fully or otherwise. To assess the recyclability of packaging and identify areas for improvement, KIDV Recycle checks can be used.
Request the logos
On the page about the Disposal Guide on the Verpact website you can request the logos by submitting a request form.
