Furesø Kommune

Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.

Contact information

Municipality address:Rådhustorvet 2, 3520 Farum
Website:furesoe.dk

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.

5 cities
Bagsværd2880
Birkerød3460
Farum3520
Lynge3540
Værløse3500

Practical waste information

Municipal waste rules

In Furesø Municipality, waste sorting helps reduce waste and increase recycling. Residents sort fractions 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.

Quick facts

Waste partner
Vestforbrænding handles several practical waste and recycling-station tasks
Recycling stations
Farum, Gammelgårdsvej 79 and Værløse, Ballerupvej 75
Not accepted at recycling stations
Food waste and residual waste are not accepted
Clear sacks
Bagged waste must be handed in using clear plastic sacks
Vehicle
Max. 3,500 kg plus trailer at the recycling stations
Fees
The basic fee covers recycling stations and bulky waste.

Waste services

Vestforbrænding customer service

Furesø Municipality refers several practical waste matters to Vestforbrænding customer service, including questions about fees, waste schemes, recycling stations and exemptions.

Household 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.

Recycling stations

Furesø has recycling stations in Farum and Værløse. Residents and businesses can hand in most waste types there, but not food waste and residual waste.

Clear sacks and access

Waste at the recycling stations must be handed in using clear plastic sacks if it is bagged. Vehicles may weigh no more than 3,500 kg plus trailer.

Other recycling stations

Residents in Furesø can also use the other recycling stations in Vestforbrænding's area, in addition to the stations in Farum and Værløse.

Direct reuse

Farum Recycling Station accepts reusable items for Spejdernes Genbrug, and Værløse Recycling Station has reuse booths so usable items can more easily get a new life.

Source: The information is based on Furesø Municipality's official waste pages and Vestforbrænding's information about recycling stations. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.

Last checked: 2026-05-14

Recycling centres

2 locations

Map of recycling centres

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