Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Glostrup Municipality is a suburban municipality in Greater Copenhagen with a strong business sector and good transport links. The municipality focuses on development, innovation, modern facilities and green areas for residents and companies.
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In Glostrup Municipality, waste sorting is mandatory in ten categories, including plastic, metal, glass, paper, cardboard, food waste and residual waste. Villas use four containers, while apartment buildings have shared solutions. Hazardous waste can be placed in the red environmental box for collection, and bulky waste and garden waste can be ordered for collection. Glostrup Forsyning also offers an app with collection dates and sorting guidance.
Glostrup Forsyning handles operation of the waste schemes and recycling station. The municipality's waste pages collect guidance about household waste, businesses, construction waste, regulations and the waste plan.
Glostrup Recycling Station at Paul Bergsøes Vej 39 can be used by residents, institutions, smaller businesses and shops. Opening hours and rules are available from Glostrup Forsyning.
Glostrup is in Vestforbrænding's area, where private residents can find recycling stations, sorting guidance and information about what happens to waste after sorting.
The municipality's guidance on waste sheds mentions bulky waste such as furniture and mattresses, plus space for textiles and hazardous waste in an environmental cabinet or red box.
Construction waste must be reported to the municipality at least 14 days before demolition or renovation if the work creates more than 1 tonne of waste or involves replacing double-glazed windows from 1950-1977.
The municipality's waste pages also refer to Repair Cafe Glostrup, where repair can extend the life of items and prevent waste.
Source: The information is based on Glostrup Municipality's official waste pages, Glostrup Forsyning and Vestforbrænding. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality, the utility or Vestforbrænding.
Last checked: 2026-05-15
