MOHU school paper collection in 2026/2027: Administrative procedures, pricing, and guidelines

The MOHU school paper collection program continues to operate throughout the 2026/2027 academic year, offering educational institutions across Hungary the opportunity to run dedicated paper collection campaigns. Participating nursery, primary, and secondary schools receive a financial incentive or compensation of 20 HUF per kilogram of sorted paper waste, with logistical fulfillment handled by licensed waste management operators contracted by concessionaire MOHU MOL Hulladékgazdálkodási Zrt.

The initiative aims to channel valuable paper streams into the circular economy while providing direct financial backing for educational institutions. The program structure establishes clear administrative pathways depending on whether the entity operates under its own legal tax number or relies on an authorized institutional representative.

Administrative pathways for the MOHU school paper collection

Institutions must select their operational workflow based on legal entity status and chosen transportation logistics.

For institutions or school foundations holding an independent tax number:

• The institution or affiliated foundation must first complete corporate registration on the official online MOHU Partner Portal.

• Following registration, applicants select their regionally designated waste contractor from the official directory of accredited service providers.

• During contract execution, the mandatory item code designated for school paper collection, item number 152000252, must be formally specified.

• Prior to collection day, the institution coordinates the exact schedule, location, removal method, and required container capacities directly with the contractor.

• The formal collection work order must be submitted through the MOHU Partner Portal interface.

• Following weight verification, MOHU transfers the compensation of 20 HUF/kg directly to the bank account registered in the institutional portal profile.

For schools operating without an independent tax number:

• A designated school representative—such as an educator, head teacher, school secretary, or appointed administrative agent—initiates direct communication with the regionally authorized contractor.

• The representative and contractor finalize the operational schedule, pickup site, logistics model, container equipment, and any specific local collection requirements.

• The contractor oversees transport coordination and handles necessary reporting administration.

• The financial incentive of 20 HUF/kg is disbursed directly to the school’s authorized representative by the regional operator.

• Successful financial disbursement requires the complete execution and signing of the Paper Waste Handover Sheet (Papírhulladék-átvételi lap), which must be handed to the logistics driver upon collection.

Self-delivery options and procedural conditions

Institutions are not restricted to on-site collection pickups; schools may opt to transport paper waste directly to the contractor’s approved regional reception depot. Prior coordination is mandatory to confirm operating hours, vehicle reception limits, and documentation requirements.

Entities with an independent tax number must maintain an active MOHU Partner Portal registration for self-delivery. Upon weight verification, MOHU issues a formal performance certificate allowing the school to invoice the 20 HUF/kg compensation. Entities without a tax number rely on their designated agent, receiving payment from the depot operator upon filing the signed Paper Waste Handover Sheet.

Accepted paper streams and sorting restrictions

Preserving material purity is essential for recycling efficiency. All collected materials must be dry and free from household or industrial contaminants.

Authorized collection materials:

• Corrugated cardboard and folding cartons (flattened and tied where possible);

• Office stationery and printer copy paper;

• Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, and promotional flyers;

• Notebooks, softcover study booklets, and discarded books.

Prohibited waste streams:

• Wet, soaked, oily, greasy, or food-soiled packaging materials;

• Sanitary tissue items, including paper handkerchiefs, napkins, and paper towels;

• Non-paper foreign fractions such as plastics, metals, glass, or textiles;

• Liquid-containing cartons, hazardous packaging, or chemically contaminated materials.

Exclusion and specific tariffs for institutional library culling

The official guidelines explicitly stipulate that routine school paper campaigns cannot be utilized for mass library de-accessioning. The clearing of large volumes of culled library inventory is governed by separate regulatory provisions:

• Regulatory item classification: 152000069 – Paper waste: bulk books and other institutional/school paper waste.

• Because this material falls outside the scope of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) financing, carrier collection ordered through contractors constitutes a fee-based commercial service.

• The applicable collection fee for 2026 stands at 214.8 HUF/kg.

• Schools can avoid pickup expenses by delivering discarded library books directly to the receiving facility at their own cost, where material registered under item 152000069 is accepted free of charge.

MOHU also provides downloadable promotional posters for display across school premises, while individual drop-offs are verified via the official Paper Waste Handover Sheet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the compensation rate for collected school paper?

Institutions receive 20 HUF per kilogram of clean paper waste, disbursed either by direct MOHU bank transfer or cash incentive via the contractor.

What item code must be used during Partner Portal registration?

Registered institutions must use item code 152000252 for school paper collection contracts.

Can culled library books be submitted under the 20 HUF/kg collection program?

No, library inventory culling falls under item code 152000069 outside EPR rules. Contractor collection is charged at 214.8 HUF/kg, though self-delivery to depot sites remains free of charge.

What document is required when a private individual represents the school?

The representative must complete and sign the official Paper Waste Handover Sheet (Papírhulladék-átvételi lap) and surrender it upon waste transfer.

Official Sources:

• Announcement and procedures: MOHU School Paper Collection Program

• Concessionaire portal and guidelines: MOHU Official Concession Website