10 national waste fractions
On Fanø, waste is sorted into the 10 national fractions. The municipality describes food waste, residual waste, textile waste, food and beverage cartons, glass, metal, plastic, paper, cardboard and hazardous waste.
Fanø Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
Fanø Municipality is an island municipality in the Wadden Sea, known for its nature, local traditions and strong community. The island attracts residents and visitors with quiet surroundings and a focus on preserving its special Wadden Sea environment.
Cities and postcodes
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Fanø6720
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Fanø Municipality, waste is sorted into fractions such as glass, metal, cardboard, paper, plastic, food waste and residual waste. Residents have access to environmental stations and the recycling centre in Nordby. Food waste must be placed in bio bags, while glass and metal should be emptied and reasonably clean. Hazardous waste and small electronics can be delivered to environmental stations or the recycling centre.
Quick facts
- Recycling centre
- Sønder Nytoft 7, Nordby
- Sorting
- 10 national waste fractions
- Direct reuse
- Trial scheme at the recycling centre
- Residual and food waste
- Not accepted at the recycling centre
- Waste plan
- Waste Plan 2023-2028
Waste services
Recycling centre in Nordby
Fanø Recycling Centre is located at Sønder Nytoft 7 in Nordby. Residents can deliver sorted waste there, except residual waste, food waste and medicine residues.
Direct reuse at the recycling centre
Fanø Municipality and Fællesskabet Fanø have a trial area for direct reuse at the recycling centre, including usable building materials such as boards, windows, doors, tiles and bricks.
Environmental and super-environmental stations
Several waste types can be delivered to environmental stations and super-environmental stations, including textile waste and food/beverage cartons. All packaging waste should be scraped clean of contents.
Holiday homes and shared bins
Holiday homes have separate waste schemes, and residents can in some cases share a waste bin with a neighbour. Fees include a housing contribution, recycling-centre fee and collection fee.
Business access and number-plate scanner
Businesses can use the recycling centre in Nordby for a fee. Fanø Municipality has introduced number-plate scanning so business vehicles are registered automatically on entry.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Fanø Municipality's official waste pages, regulation and waste plan. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15