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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Esbjerg Kommune
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Contact information
Municipality address:Torvegade 74, 6700 Esbjerg
Phone:76 16 16 16
E-mail:raadhuset@esbjergkommune.dk
Website:esbjerg.dk
About the municipality
Esbjerg Municipality is located on Denmark’s west coast and is one of the country’s key harbour and offshore cities. It has an active cultural and business life, attractions such as Musikhuset Esbjerg and access to the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage area.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Årre6818
Bramming6740
Esbjerg6700
Esbjerg N6715
Esbjerg Ø6705
Esbjerg V6710
Føvling6683
Gørding6690
Municipal waste rules
In Esbjerg 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. New collection systems include divided containers for recyclables such as plastic, cartons, glass and metal. Hazardous waste and batteries can be handled through environmental boxes or recycling centres, and the waste app provides sorting guidance and collection dates.
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
- Esbjerg Municipality
- Official waste page
- Waste and recycling
- Recycling centres
- 4 recycling centres
- Mit Affald and collection dates
- Self-service shows upcoming collection dates.
Municipal waste service information
Sorting guidance
The municipality is divided into urban and rural waste areas, which can affect access requirements, bin placement and how bins are collected.
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
See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about hazardous waste. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
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.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Esbjerg Municipality's official waste pages. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-09-22