Ten household waste fractions
Dragør Municipality provides guidance on sorting food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, textiles, food and beverage cartons and hazardous waste.
Dragør Kommune
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Contact information
About the municipality
Dragør Municipality is located at the southern tip of Amager and is known for its preserved old town with yellow houses, cobbled streets and maritime heritage. The municipality has a strong local community and scenic surroundings by Øresund.
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Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Dragør Municipality, household waste is sorted into ten fractions, including food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, textiles, food and beverage cartons and hazardous waste. Collection systems vary by area, and the old town has special schemes because of access conditions. Hazardous waste is collected in environmental boxes, and glass is often collected in shared containers.
Quick facts
- Recycling centre
- Dragør Recycling Centre on Bachersmindevej
- Special area
- Dragør Old Town has adapted waste schemes
- Hazardous waste
- Environmental box or recycling centre
- Glass
- Typically collected in shared containers
- Direct reuse
- Swap area at the recycling centre
Waste services
Special conditions in Dragør Old Town
Dragør Old Town has special waste schemes because of narrow streets and access conditions. Bulky waste must be placed where the collection vehicle can reach it.
Dragør Recycling Centre
Dragør Recycling Centre is located on Bachersmindevej and accepts cardboard, metal, glass, plastic, electronics, garden waste, textiles, construction waste and hazardous waste.
Swap area and direct reuse
The recycling centre has a swap area where usable items can get a new life instead of becoming waste.
Hazardous-waste box
Hazardous waste is handled through the environmental box or delivered at the recycling centre. This includes batteries, chemicals, paint residues and light sources.
Stickers and sorting help
The municipality provides sorting guidance and free stickers for waste bins, available at the recycling centre, town hall or library.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Dragør Municipality's official waste pages and information about Dragør Recycling Centre. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15