BOFA handles waste
Waste management on Bornholm is handled by BOFA, which operates the island's recycling centres, waste-to-energy plant, landfill, sorting guide, self-service and waste schemes.
Bornholms Regionskommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Municipality address:Ullasvej 23, 3700 Rønne
E-mail:post@brk.dk
About the municipality:
Bornholm Regional Municipality covers the island of Bornholm, known for its distinctive nature, coastline and cultural heritage. The island includes sights such as Hammershus, round churches and harbour towns, and is popular with cyclists, artists and food lovers.
Municipal waste rules:
In Bornholm Regional Municipality, household waste is sorted into many fractions, including food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal, textiles, food and beverage cartons, hazardous waste, batteries and small electronics. BOFA handles waste management and works toward Bornholm’s ambition of becoming waste-free. Residents and visitors can use household containers, MiljØ stations and BOFA’s website or app for sorting and collection information.
Practical waste information
Quick facts
- Municipality address
- Ullasvej 23, 3700 Rønne
- Municipality phone
- 56 92 00 00
- Municipality e-mail
- post@brk.dk
- BOFA contact
- 56 92 55 00 / mail@bofa.dk
- BOFA address
- Almegårdsvej 8, 3700 Rønne
- Recycling centres
- Rønne, Nexø, Aakirkeby, Østermarie, Hasle and Olsker
Sorting at home
Household waste is sorted into fractions including food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal, textiles, food and beverage cartons, hazardous waste, batteries and small electronics.
Food waste
Food waste is placed in a bag of your choice with a solid knot before going into the bin. Vegetable food waste may also be composted on your own property if handled properly.
MiljØ stations and holiday homes
Bornholm uses both household bins and MiljØ stations, including in holiday-home areas. BOFA provides sorting guidance and an app so residents and visitors can find the correct solution.
Recycling centres
BOFA operates recycling centres and container sites across Bornholm, including Rønne, Nexø, Aakirkeby, Østermarie, Hasle and Olsker. These sites are used for waste that does not belong in ordinary bins.
Vision 2032
BOFA works with Vision 2032, aiming for Bornholm without waste incineration. The focus is on preventing waste and returning more materials to reuse and recycling.
Construction waste and burning waste
Construction waste must be reported to the municipality at least 14 days before the work if there is more than 1 tonne of waste or hazardous substances. Burning waste, including garden waste, is generally prohibited.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Bornholm Regional Municipality's official waste page and BOFA's information about waste schemes. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-14
Recycling centres in Bornholms Regionskommune:
Map of recycling centres in Bornholms Regionskommune: