What Gemeente Weert does

Gemeente Weert is a Dutch municipal government (gemeente) serving approximately 50,000+ residents across the city of Weert and surrounding villages including Stramproy, Tungelroy, Altweerterheide, Swartbroek, and Boswaerdt in the province of Limburg, Netherlands. It delivers statutory municipal services spanning civil registry administration (Burgerlijke Stand), identity documentation, residence registration, parking management, waste collection, social welfare, elderly care, and municipal transport. The municipality operates a hybrid service model combining physical service counters at the Wilhelminasingel 101 town hall and a branch office (dependance) in Stramproy with a digital platform anchored by the Digitaal Loket (digital counter) and Digitaal Parkeerloket (digital parking portal), authenticated via the national DigiD identity system and accessible through www.weert.nl.

Its core technology stack includes the Weerterlandpas citizens card providing 6 annual waste disposal credits (knippen) for Milieustraat access plus linkable Stadsparkeren parking payments, and a 30+ year partnership with Attero for nascheiding (post-collection waste separation) — an automated process using infrared scanning, ballistic separators, magnets, and manual quality control to recover plastic packaging and drink cartons from residual household waste into 8 recyclable material streams. Funding derives from municipal taxes and levies (via BsGW), transactional fees on civil documents (€17.50 for Bewijs van Nederlanderschap), parking permits and subscriptions, the €152.30/year Suffolkweg truck-parking subscription, and Weerterlandpas credit top-ups (€20 each). The municipality also benefits from allocations through the Dutch gemeentefonds and partners with Omnibuzz (regional Wmo transport across 30 Limburg municipalities), Punt Welzijn, Bibliocenter Weert, Stichting Dagopvang Weert, and Hoplr (digital neighborhood network with 6,000+ households registered) to deliver welfare, cultural, and community services.

Name

Gemeente Weert

Legal name

Gemeente Weert

Website

https://weert.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Gemeente Weert is the municipal government serving ~50,000+ residents across Weert and surrounding Limburg villages, delivering statutory digital and in-person services including civil registry, parking, waste management, social welfare, elderly care, and Wmo transport through its town hall, online portals, and partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Special Needs Transportation (485991), Solid Waste Landfill (562212)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste Management & Smart Sanitation (Facilities) (HSAPAPAM), Smart Parking Technology Platforms (Occupancy Sensors, Guidance, Reservations, Analytics) (TLAJAIAC), Government Digital Service & eGovernment (Service Delivery, IDs, Portals) (BPAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Civil registry documents
• Waste management services
• Parking permit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Weert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Municipal Taxes and Levies: The municipality collects various taxes and levies from residents, including waste levy (afvalstoffenheffing) administered by BsGW (Belastingsamenwerking Gemeenten en Waterschappen). Waste processing costs are passed through to residents via the waste levy, with proper separation keeping costs lower.
2. Parking Fees and Permits: Paid parking applies in and around the city center of Weert. Revenue is generated through parking fees, parking permits (bewoners, werknemers, bedrijven), parking subscriptions for garages, and parking bundles for city center employees.
3. Administrative Service Fees: Fees charged for official documents and certificates such as proof of Dutch nationality (€17.50) and other civil registry extracts. These are mandatory fees for government-issued documentation.
4. Truck Parking Subscription: Annual subscription fee for truck parking at the Suffolkweg facility at €152.30 per year.
5. Weerterlandpas - Waste and Parking Card: Residents receive 6 knippen per household annually on the Weerterlandpas for waste disposal at the Milieustraat. Additional knippen can be purchased for €20 per knip. The card is also linked to Stadsparkeren for parking payments.
6. Waste Pickup Service: A pilot waste pickup service in selected neighborhoods where grof vuil (bulky waste) is collected bi-weekly on odd weeks (Wednesdays). Fees are charged in knippen from the Weerterlandpas: 2 knippen start rate for one piece of furniture or 1 m³ of waste, plus one extra knip per additional item/m³.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Gemeente Weert is a municipal government providing essential administrative, civic, social welfare, and environmental services to residents of the municipality of Weert in the Netherlands. The municipality operates a digital service platform (Digitaal Loket) for online transactions alongside in-person service at the town hall, offering parking management, waste collection and recycling via the Weerterlandpas, civil registry documents, social welfare guidance through De Vraagwijzer, elderly care facilities, and disability transportation provisions under the Wmo framework.

Product overview

Gemeente Weert operates a comprehensive digital municipal service platform providing citizen-facing administrative, environmental, social welfare, and transportation services. The core offering is the Digitaal Loket (Digital Counter) which serves as the unified entry point for all municipal transactions. This is supported by specialized service clusters: the Digitaal Parkeerloket for parking management including permits, garage subscriptions, and visitor arrangements; the Afval en Milieustraat system encompassing waste collection, recycling via the Weerterlandpas card, and the innovative Nascheiding post-collection separation technology. Social services are delivered through De Vraagwijzer for care/welfare guidance and comprehensive Voorzieningen voor Ouderen including day care, meals, and mobility aids. Transportation provisions under Wmo include Omnibuzz collective transport and the Gratis Hulpmiddelenpool for borrowing wheelchairs and scooters. Additional services include Uittreksels for civil registry documents, Mentale Gezondheid mental health support, and practical amenities like Bladkorven seasonal leaf collection and Nee-Ja/Nee-Nee mailbox stickers for advertising opt-out.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Digitaal Loket Online digital service counter for residents to request official documents, make appointments, and conduct municipal administrative transactions. Available 24/7 with DigiD authentication.
• Digitaal Parkeerloket Online self-service portal for managing all parking matters including applications for parking permits, payment, and management of digital parking permits for street parking and garage subscriptions. Also supports digital visitor parking arrangement for permit zone 3 residents.
• Uittreksels en Afschriften (Civil Registry Extracts) Official extracts and copies from the civil registry (Burgerlijke Stand) and Basisregistratie Personen (BRP) for residency verification, marriage records, and specialty documents for legal professionals.
• Bewijs van Nederlanderschap (Proof of Dutch Nationality) Official certificate proving Dutch nationality, containing name, address, and residence information. Required for emigration, marriage, and certain public sector positions. Costs €17.50 and is delivered by post within 5 working days.
• Parkeerproducten (Parking Services) Comprehensive parking services including resident permits (zones 1-3), garage subscriptions, employee bundles, visitor digital arrangements, truck parking at Suffolkweg, and disabled parking provisions for city center.
• Afval en Milieustraat (Waste Management and Environmental Station) Waste management and environmental station services including household waste collection, paper/cardboard pickup, underground containers with access cards, recycling facilities, and the Weerterlandpas system for waste disposal access.
• Weerterlandpas (Waste and Parking Card) Citizens card for residents of Weert and Nederweert municipalities providing 6 knippen (credits) per household annually for waste disposal at the Milieustraat. Additional knippen cost €20 each. The card is also linked to Stadsparkeren for parking payments.
• Milieustraat Ophaalservice (Bulky Waste Pickup Service) Pilot pickup service for bulky waste (grof vuil) from residents in specific neighborhoods (Keent, Moesel, Centrum, Graswinkel, Tungelroy, Laar). Service available bi-weekly on odd Wednesdays. Fees charged in knippen from the Weerterlandpas: 2 knippen start rate, plus 1 extra knip per additional item.
• De Vraagwijzer (Welfare Guidance Service) Free guidance service for residents with questions about care, welfare, housing, work, or income. Staff provides advice and referrals without requiring a referral, with walk-in hours Monday and Thursday 09:00-12:00. Located in the town hall.
• Vervoersvoorzieningen (Transportation Provisions) Transportation provisions under Wmo framework including Omnibuzz collective transport, medical transport, Valys for regional transport beyond 25km radius, and mobility aids like scooters and wheelchairs for residents with disabilities.
• Omnibuzz Doelgroepenvervoer (Wmo Collective Transport) Wmo collective transport service administered by Omnibuzz for 30 Limburg municipalities including Weert. Offers ride reservations, transport passes, taxi point management, and complaint handling with customer portal access.
• Voorzieningen voor Ouderen (Elderly Care Facilities) Comprehensive elderly care facilities and services including Huiskamer De Roos, BeekCwartier, Darna Infinity Zorg day care, meal services (Tafeltje-Dek-Je), volunteer programs, transportation (BoodschappenPlusBus, AutoMaatje), and caregiver support services.
• Gratis Hulpmiddelenpool (Free Mobility Aid Loan) Free loan service for mobility aids including wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and tandem bikes, reservable at Zorgcentrum Hieronymus reception. Maximum 3 consecutive days for wheelchairs and scooters.
• Mentale Gezondheid (Mental Health Support) Mental health support services including Zelfregiecentrum (self-management center), Zelfregietool, Open Inloop locations, listening lines, Buurtcirkel, Join Us for youth, and prevention activities by Vincent van Gogh for residents experiencing stress or psychological issues.
• Nee-Ja en Nee-Nee Sticker (Mailbox Advertising Stickers) Mailbox stickers to opt out of unaddressed advertising. Nee-Ja allows local papers only; Nee-Nee blocks all unaddressed advertising. Available free from municipal service desk or by email request.
• Vrachtwagenparkeerplaats Suffolkweg (Truck Parking Facility) Secured enclosed truck parking facility at Suffolkweg in Weert for commercial vehicles meeting eligibility criteria. Annual subscription €152.30/year with access granted via automated phone access system.
• Nascheiding (Post-Sorting Waste Separation) Post-collection automated waste separation technology where Attero recovers plastic packaging and drink cartons from residual household waste using infrared technology, ballistics separation, magnets, and manual quality control to produce eight recyclable material streams.
• Meldpunt Zorgwekkend Gedrag (Reporting Point for Concerning Behavior) Reporting point for concerning behavior concerns, connecting callers with experts through AMW Midden-Limburg. Available weekdays at 0800-1205 for non-acute situations requiring professional assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 households registered on the Hoplr neighborhood network platform, demonstrating high community engagement.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OmnibuzzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOmnibuzz is a shared service organization that administers Wmo (Wet maatschappelijke ondersteuning) transport on behalf of 30 Limburg municipalities including Weert. They handle ride reservations, transport passes, taxi point operations, and complaint handling. Omnibuzz operates a customer portal and provides collectief vervoer for residents with reduced mobility in the Weert region.
• AtterocoreTechnology or IntegrationAttero is the waste processing partner performing post-sorting (nascheiding) of residual household waste from Weert. Attero uses infrared technology, ballistics separators, and manual quality control to recover plastic packaging and drink cartons from residual waste, sorting them into 8 recyclable material streams for specialized recycling companies. Weert has been a pioneer in this partnership for over 30 years.
• DitisWeert.nlminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDitisWeert.nl is the community events and activities platform partner. Their activity calendar is featured on the Gemeente Weert website, providing residents with a comprehensive overview of local events and activities in the municipality.
• Punt WelzijncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPunt Welzijn is the primary welfare organization partner providing information, advice, and support services for seniors, youth, parents, caregivers, volunteers, and newcomers across the municipality of Weert. They administer multiple programs including Mantelzorg (caregiver) support, Buurtcirkel (neighborhood circles), BoodschappenPlusBus, Automaatje, dementia support, and senior activities.
• Algemeen Maatschappelijk Werk Midden-Limburg (AMW-ML)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAMW-ML provides social work services in the Weert region, including client support, debt counseling, and thematics. They also execute the regional Meldpunt Zorgwekkend Gedrag (Reporting Point for Concerning Behavior) on behalf of the municipality. Contact via 088-65 60 600 or [email protected].
• Land van Horne (Zorgcentrum Hieronymus)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerZorgcentrum Hieronymus (operated by Land van Horne) at Biest 43 in Weert manages the municipal aid equipment pool (hulpmiddelenpool), lending wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and tandem bikes free of charge to Weert residents. Reservations can be made by phone (088 987 87 70) or in person at the reception.
• Bibliocenter WeertminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBibliocenter Weert serves as a community hub offering more than book lending, including Digital Government Assistance (Hulp bij Digitale Overheid), computer help, tax assistance, lectures, workshops, and the Koffieboekerij (Coffee Library) social space. Also hosts the Alzheimer Café and monthly caregiver support meetings.
• Stichting Leefbaarheid StramproyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFoundation providing community services in Stramproy including a wheelchair bus program (grown from 60 to 800 trips/year), a daily cycling program for elderly (20 to 160 participants), and community events. Contact via leefbaarheidstramproy.nl.
• Met je hart WeertminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVoluntary organization organizing social gatherings for Weert elderly residents including joint lunches and dinners, flower deliveries, museum visits, and bingo. Also offers a listening ear for vulnerable elderly. Since 2017.
• De Zonnebloem (Afdeling Weert)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDe Zonnebloem is a volunteer organization in Weert with about 30 volunteers and nearly 100 guests. They visit lonely elderly residents with physical limitations who live independently at home, offering a listening ear and small activities.
• De Zonnebloem (Afdeling Weert)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDe Zonnebloem is a volunteer organization in Weert with about 30 volunteers and nearly 100 guests. They visit lonely elderly residents with physical limitations who live independently at home, offering a listening ear and small activities.
• Stichting Dagopvang WeertminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperates Huiskamer De Roos at Risseweg 6, Weert, a daytime meeting center for elderly who need assistance due to mobility, visual, or hearing limitations, or who risk social isolation. Transport provided by Princen Groepsvervoer minibuses.
• Stichting Vincent van GoghminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPrevention workers from Vincent van Gogh provide mental health support and counseling for residents experiencing stress, worry, or psychological issues. They offer advice conversations, group courses, and online programs.
• Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin (CJG)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerParent and youth support organization providing counseling on upbringing and development. Offers prevention activities including training, workshops, and thematics on topics such as positive parenting, teenage brain development, social media use, sexuality and relationships, bullying, and resilience.
• Princen GroepsvervoerminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGroup transport service providing door-to-door minibus shuttle service for visitors to Huiskamer De Roos elderly day center.
• Lokale Alliantie Nederweert-WeertminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA local alliance network of commercial and non-commercial partners in Weert and Nederweert focused on preventing financial abuse of elderly residents. Partners include Veilig Thuis, police, AMW-ML, Rabobank, Seniorenkoepel Weert, MHK Notarissen, municipality of Weert, and others. Contact: [email protected].

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gemeente Arnhem: Gelderland municipality operating the standard Dutch municipal digital service stack with active citizen engagement and waste-management programs. Useful broad-incumbent peer for digital service maturity and inclusion benchmarks.
• Gemeente Nijmegen: Large Gelderland municipality with comparable digitaal loket, paid parking, household waste collection, and welfare services. Broad-incumbent peer for benchmarking citizen self-service adoption and welfare partnership models.
• Gemeente Eindhoven: Large neighboring North Brabant municipality providing the same suite of citizen-facing administrative, parking, waste, and welfare services through a comparable digital loket. Comparable because it operates the identical Dutch municipal service stack (BRP, DigiD, parkeerloket, Wmo, nascheiding), but at materially larger scale.
• Gemeente Tilburg: Large North Brabant municipality running a comparable digitaal loket, parkeerloket, waste collection system, and welfare partner network. Relevant broader-incumbent peer for service-design and digital-channel benchmarks at scale.
• Gemeente 's-Hertogenbosch: Capital of North Brabant providing the full Dutch municipal service portfolio (BRP, parking, waste, welfare, parkeerloket). Comparable as a mid-to-large gemeente with a mature digital service platform and similar e-government ambitions.
• Gemeente Maastricht: Capital of Limburg and the largest municipality in the province. Directly comparable as a fellow Limburg gemeente delivering civil-registry, parking, waste, and social-support services through an online loket and partner ecosystem, with shared overlap via Omnibuzz regional Wmo transport.

Direct peers

• Gemeente Sittard-Geleen: Mid-sized Limburg municipality with overlapping service mix — digitaal loket, paid parking, household waste collection, and Wmo execution through Omnibuzz. Comparable scale and demographic profile make it a clean benchmark for Weert.
• Gemeente Heerlen: Limburg municipality operating the same citizen-service stack including parking permits, waste levy (afvalstoffenheffing) administered via BsGW, digital counter, and welfare guidance. Comparable structure with somewhat higher urban density.
• Gemeente Venlo: Limburg neighbor of Weert offering the same Dutch municipal service portfolio (digitaal loket, parkeerloket, waste collection, Wmo via Omnibuzz). Direct geographic and functional peer for benchmarking digital service penetration and welfare partnerships.
• Gemeente Roermond: Mid-sized Limburg municipality of similar scale to Weert. Closely comparable on size, paid-parking city-center model, waste-collection via milieustraat, and welfare guidance service structure; shares Omnibuzz Wmo transport and BsGW tax administration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

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