Waste and recycling
Greve Municipality provides self-service and guidance about waste bins, missed collections, extra waste, bulky waste, garden waste and MiljøCenter Greve.
Greve Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
Greve Municipality is located along Køge Bay south of Copenhagen and is known for beaches, modern residential areas, cultural life, shopping and leisure activities. It is attractive for families and residents who want access to both nature and the capital.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Greve2670
Hedehusene2640
Karlslunde2690
Tune4030
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Greve Municipality, residents sort waste into fractions such as plastic, paper, glass, metal, food waste, residual waste and hazardous waste. The municipality provides sorting containers that households must use according to local regulations. Containers must be placed accessibly, and the municipality offers bulky waste collection, garden waste and electronics schemes, plus SMS reminders for collection days.
Quick facts
- Recycling centre
- MiljøCenter Greve, Ventrupparken 16
- Direct reuse
- The reuse house is located at MiljøCenter Greve
- Hazardous waste
- Must be kept separate from residual waste and handed in according to municipal guidance
- Waste plan
- Resource and Waste Plan 2023-2034
- Business waste
- Businesses sort household-like waste into 10 types.
Waste services
Household sorting
Households must sort waste into several fractions such as food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, textiles and hazardous waste according to the municipality's waste schemes.
MiljøCenter Greve
MiljøCenter Greve at Ventrupparken 16 accepts waste that does not belong in ordinary bins. Waste must be sorted so materials can be reused, recycled or treated correctly.
Reuse house
The reuse house at MiljøCenter Greve supports direct reuse. Usable items can be handed in so others can benefit from them instead of the items becoming waste.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste such as chemicals, paint, aerosol cans, batteries and electronics must be kept separate from residual waste and handed in according to municipal guidance or at MiljøCenter Greve.
Waste plan 2023-2034
Greve Municipality's waste plan focuses on more reuse, better sorting and less waste for incineration, including through information, recycling and direct reuse.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Greve Municipality's official waste pages. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-14