Waste collection
See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about waste collection. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
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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.
Cities and postcodes
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Dragør2791
Municipal waste rules
In Dragør Municipality, household waste is sorted into ten trash categories, 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.
Waste categories: 10 of 10
Residual waste
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Food waste
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Cardboard
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Plastic
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Glass
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Hazardous waste
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Paper
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Metal
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Textile waste
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Food and beverage cartons
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Practical waste information
- Waste operator
- Dragør Municipality
- Official waste page
- How to sort
- Recycling centres
- 1 recycling centre
Municipal waste service information
Sorting guidance
Dragør Municipality provides guidance on sorting food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, textiles, food and beverage cartons and hazardous waste. The municipality provides sorting guidance and free stickers for waste bins, available at the recycling centre, town hall or library.
Bulky waste
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.
Hazardous waste
Dragør Municipality provides guidance on sorting food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, textiles, food and beverage cartons and hazardous waste. Dragør Recycling Centre is located on Bachersmindevej and accepts cardboard, metal, glass, plastic, electronics, garden waste, textiles, construction waste and hazardous waste. Hazardous waste is handled through the environmental box or delivered at the recycling centre. This includes batteries, chemicals, paint residues and light sources.
Garden waste and composting
Dragør Recycling Centre is located on Bachersmindevej and accepts cardboard, metal, glass, plastic, electronics, garden waste, textiles, construction waste and hazardous waste.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Dragør Municipality's official waste pages and information about Dragør Recycling Centre. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-09-22