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.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
9 cities
Aakirkeby3720
Allinge3770
Gudhjem3760
Hasle3790
Klemensker3782
Nexø3730
Østermarie3751
Rønne3700
Municipal waste rules
In Bornholm Regional Municipality, household waste is sorted into many trash categories, 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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
Sorting guidance
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. Household waste is sorted into trash categories including food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal, textiles, food and beverage cartons, hazardous waste, batteries and small electronics. 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. 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. 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.
Bulky waste
See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about bulky waste. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
Hazardous waste
Household waste is sorted into trash categories including food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal, textiles, food and beverage cartons, hazardous waste, batteries and small electronics.
Garden waste and composting
See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about garden waste and composting. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
Source: The information is based on Bornholm Regional Municipality's official waste page and BOFA's information about waste schemes. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
