Collection year-round
Gentofte Municipality collects recyclable waste, hazardous waste, garden waste and bulky waste year-round. Residents can use the waste calendar to see collection days and report missed collections.
Gentofte Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
Municipality address:Bernstorffsvej 161, 2920 Charlottenlund
E-mail:gentofte@gentofte.dk
Website:gentofte.dk
About the municipality
Gentofte Municipality lies north of Copenhagen and is known for green areas such as Dyrehaven and the Øresund coast. It offers cultural and leisure options, attractive residential areas and a focus on service and sustainable solutions.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Charlottenlund2920
Dyssegård2870
Gentofte2820
Hellerup2900
Klampenborg2930
Kongens Lyngby2800
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Gentofte Municipality, waste is sorted into fractions such as plastic, glass, metal, paper, cardboard, food waste and residual waste. Detached and terraced houses typically have three divided containers for food/residual waste, paper/glass and plastic/metal. Garden waste is collected regularly, bulky waste is collected about every four weeks, and hazardous waste can be collected in special environmental boxes.
Quick facts
- Recycling station
- Gentofte Recycling Station, Ørnegårdsvej 15
- Bulky waste
- Collected every 4 weeks and must be sorted into piles
- Hazardous waste
- Environmental box must be booked for collection when full
- Recycling station
- Accepts more than 40 waste types
- Reuse
- Book exchange cabinet and house for reusable items and furniture
Waste services
Bulky waste every 4 weeks
Bulky waste is collected every 4 weeks all year. It must be placed on the pavement no earlier than the evening before and no later than 7:00 on collection day, divided into sorted piles.
Environmental box for hazardous waste
The environmental box is used for hazardous waste and small electronics. It must be booked for collection each time it is full and placed next to the bins before 7:00 on collection day.
Gentofte Recycling Station
Gentofte Recycling Station is located at Ørnegårdsvej 15. Residents can deliver more than 40 waste types, including garden waste, hazardous waste, electronics, construction waste and items for reuse.
Reuse and direct reuse
The recycling station includes a book exchange cabinet and a house for furniture and items suitable for reuse. Staff may set aside suitable materials so they can be reused.
Construction waste
Construction and demolition waste may need to be reported before delivery. Construction waste, pressure-treated wood, porcelain, ceramics, mirrors and similar items must not be placed out as bulky waste.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Gentofte Municipality's official waste pages about waste schemes, bulky waste, environmental boxes and the recycling station. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15