Waste and sorting
Albertslund Municipality provides information about waste schemes, sorting guidance, the recycling station, bulky waste, garden waste and hazardous waste on its waste pages.
Albertslund Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
Municipality address:Nordmarks Allé, 2620 Albertslund
E-mail:albertslund@albertslund.dk
Website:albertslund.dk
About the municipality
Albertslund is a green and sustainability-focused municipality in Greater Copenhagen, known for its environmental initiatives and its location close to Vestskoven. The municipality offers cultural activities, modern urban development and good opportunities for outdoor life.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Albertslund2620
Glostrup2600
Taastrup2630
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Albertslund Municipality, residents sort household waste into several fractions, including food waste, paper, plastic, glass, metal and cardboard. Households use separate containers for the different waste types, and containers must be placed according to municipal access rules for collection. Bulky waste, garden waste and hazardous waste are handled through municipal schemes and recycling facilities.
Quick facts
- Recycling station
- Albertslund Recycling Station, Holsbjergvej 44
- Opening hours
- Normally every day 10-17
- Clear sacks
- Bagged waste must be handed in using clear plastic sacks
- Vehicle
- Max. 3,500 kg, trailer not included
- Direct reuse
- Drivhuset accepts and shares usable items
- Not accepted at recycling station
- Residual waste, food waste, radioactive, explosive and clinical risk waste are not accepted
Waste services
Sorting at home
Waste must be sorted where it arises. The sorting guide covers residual waste, food waste, plastic, cardboard, paper, glass, metal, hazardous waste and small electronics.
Albertslund Recycling Station
Albertslund Recycling Station at Holsbjergvej 44 accepts sorted waste that does not belong in ordinary bins. Residents can also use other recycling stations in Vestforbrænding’s area.
Clear sacks and access
Bagged waste must be handed in using clear plastic sacks so the contents can be seen. Vehicles may weigh no more than 3,500 kg, excluding any trailer.
Drivhuset and direct reuse
At Drivhuset at the recycling station, residents can hand in intact usable items for direct reuse and find used items that can get a new life.
Garden waste, compost and asbestos
Garden waste can be handed in at the recycling station, and free compost is offered in spring. Older fibre-cement sheets and asbestos-containing waste must be packaged according to the municipality’s stricter requirements.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Albertslund Municipality's official waste pages and Albertslund Forsyning's information about the recycling station. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15