My waste and Affaldsportal
Allerød Municipality uses self-service and the Affaldsportal app for collection dates, notification service, missed collections and ordering extra collections.
Allerød Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
Municipality address:Bjarkesvej 2, 3450 Allerød
Phone:48 10 01 00
E-mail:kommunen@alleroed.dk
Website:alleroed.dk
About the municipality
Allerød is a scenic municipality in North Zealand with extensive forest areas and a strong local community.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Allerød3450
Birkerød3460
Farum3520
Hillerød3400
Hørsholm2970
Lynge3540
Slangerup3550
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Allerød Municipality, waste sorting is mandatory and includes fractions such as glass, metal, cardboard, paper, plastic and residual waste. Residents must use the municipal containers and follow local sorting guidelines. Home composting of vegetable waste may be possible, while animal products such as meat and fish should not be composted. The municipality provides guidance on sorting, collection, hazardous waste and bulky waste.
Quick facts
- Waste contractor
- City Container A/S, 70 77 76 70
- Recycling centre
- Nordkranvej 10, 3540 Lynge
- Bulky waste
- Collected 6 times a year by booking
- My waste and Affaldsportal
- Affaldsportal is used for collection dates and notifications.
Waste services
Individual waste bins
Detached and terraced houses with individual bins sort ordinary household waste into several waste types, including residual waste, food waste, plastic, paper, cardboard, glass and metal.
Food waste
Food waste must be placed in the green bags supplied by the municipality. It must not be placed loose in the bin, and the bags must be tied securely.
Bulky waste
Private households can have bulky waste collected six times a year. Collection must be booked each time no later than four days before collection, and the waste must be placed out sorted.
Recycling centre
Allerød Recycling Centre is located at Nordkranvej 10 in Lynge and is used for waste that does not belong in ordinary bins. Sorted cardboard, plastic, paper, glass and metal can also be handed in there if needed.
Construction waste and asbestos
Construction waste must be sorted and reported correctly to the municipality. From 2025, smaller amounts of asbestos must be packed according to municipal requirements and handed in using an asbestos big bag at Allerød Recycling Centre.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Allerød Municipality's official waste pages. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15