Waste collection
The regulation covers food and residual waste, paper, plastic and food and beverage cartons, glass and metal, cardboard, hazardous waste and textile waste. Bins and access routes must be arranged so collection can be done safely.
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Furesø Kommune
Find your Danish municipality and see contact information, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
Furesø Municipality is located in green North Zealand and is surrounded by lakes and forests with many opportunities for outdoor activities. The municipality focuses on sustainability, community and a varied cultural and leisure life for residents of all ages.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Bagsværd2880
Birkerød3460
Farum3520
Lynge3540
Værløse3500
Municipal waste rules
In Furesø Municipality, waste sorting helps reduce waste and increase recycling. Residents sort trash categories such as plastic, paper, glass, metal, food waste and residual waste, and food and beverage cartons may be included with plastic. Textile and hazardous waste are collected several times a year, and containers must be placed correctly for collection. The municipality’s resource and waste plan aims to reduce waste, supported by app reminders and sorting guidance.
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
- Furesø Municipality / Vestforbrænding
- Official waste page
- Waste and recycling
- Recycling centres
- 2 recycling centres
Municipal waste service information
Sorting guidance
The regulation covers food and residual waste, paper, plastic and food and beverage cartons, glass and metal, cardboard, hazardous waste and textile waste. Bins and access routes must be arranged so collection can be done safely.
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
The regulation covers food and residual waste, paper, plastic and food and beverage cartons, glass and metal, cardboard, hazardous waste and textile waste. Bins and access routes must be arranged so collection can be done safely.
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 Furesø Municipality's official waste pages and Vestforbrænding's information about recycling stations. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-09-22