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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Faxe Municipality in South Zealand offers natural attractions such as Faxe Limestone Quarry, where visitors can explore fossils. The municipality has an active cultural life and focuses on sustainable development where nature and urban life meet.
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In Faxe Municipality, households sort waste into categories such as paper, plastic, metal, glass, food waste and residual waste. Food waste is collected in green bags or dedicated containers, while paper, plastic and metal are sorted for recycling. Bulky waste and hazardous waste must be delivered to recycling centres or collected by appointment. Residents can find details about sorting and collection dates on the municipality’s website.

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See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about waste collection. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about sorting guidance. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about bulky waste. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
See the official waste service and address-based self-service for current information about hazardous waste. Arrangements may depend on address and housing type.
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 Faxe Municipality's official waste pages, Faxe Forsyning and AffaldPlus. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality, utility company or AffaldPlus.
Last checked: 2026-09-22