Noise, Nuisance

There are different types of noise pollution. Find out what you can do if you have a complaint about noise pollution. 

How does it work?

If you are bothered by noise, you can ask the person causing it to stop or to keep the noise down. There are also various agencies that deal with different sources of noise.

Residents, businesses, entrepreneurs, airplanes, contractors, the neighbors, unclear but annoying noise, animals.

What should I do?

For emergencies

Call the police at 0900-8844

Residents, animals

In public areas, you can filea report with the municipality at to verify compliance with the general local ordinance. This ordinance applies to public spaces. For noise coming from a private location—such as a home—you can call the police at 0900-8844. Consult with your community police officer to discuss possible solutions. 

Companies, entrepreneurs

Noise inspections of businesses and entrepreneurs are handled by the West Holland Environmental Agency. To report noise disturbances or for contact information, visit .

Work in Public Spaces 

File a report with the municipality at and provide all available information. 

Traffic

If you are experiencing ongoing traffic disturbances, you can report them using our form for reporting unsafe traffic situations.

Airplanes 

There is a hotline for reporting aircraft noise pollution. www.bezoekbas.nl

It's unclear who is responsible, but there is noise pollution 

Please file a report with the municipality at and provide all the information you have; we'll try to help you determine where the noise is coming from.

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