Waste collection
REFA handles collection and provides collection dates, bin management, notifications and bulky-waste booking through self-service.
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Guldborgsund Kommune
Find your Danish municipality and see contact information, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
Municipality address:Parkvej 37, 4800 Nykøbing Falster
Phone:54 73 10 00
E-mail:kommunen@guldborgsund.dk
Website:guldborgsund.dk
About the municipality
Guldborgsund Municipality is located on Lolland-Falster by Guldborg Sound. It is known for fertile nature, rural surroundings, town life, cultural attractions and a focus on sustainable development.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Eskilstrup4863
Gedser4874
Guldborg4862
Horbelev4871
Idestrup4872
Kettinge4892
Maribo4930
Nørre Alslev4840
Municipal waste rules
In Guldborgsund Municipality, waste is sorted into trash categories such as plastic, paper, glass, metal, food waste, residual waste and hazardous waste. Households use municipal containers according to local waste regulations, and containers must be accessible for collection. Bulky waste, garden waste and electronics have separate schemes, and residents can use SMS reminders for collection days.
Waste categories: 8 of 10
Residual waste
✓ Used
Food waste
✓ Used
Cardboard
? Not confirmed
Plastic
✓ Used
Glass
✓ Used
Hazardous waste
✓ Used
Paper
✓ Used
Metal
✓ Used
Textile waste
? Not confirmed
Food and beverage cartons
? Not confirmed
Not confirmed means the municipality's material does not identify the category clearly.
Practical waste information
- Waste operator
- REFA
- Official waste page
- Guldborgsund Municipality - Waste
- Recycling centres
- 7 recycling centres
- REFA handles waste collection
- REFA handles bins, collection dates and recycling centres.
Municipal waste service information
Sorting guidance
REFA has a searchable web guide. The free Perfect Waste app can also search for waste and scan barcodes to show correct sorting.
Bulky waste
Bulky waste is collected four times yearly after booking with REFA and must be sorted and placed out as instructed.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste is collected through the bulky-waste scheme; holiday homes deliver it themselves. Environmental boxes can be exchanged at all REFA sites.
Garden waste and composting
Garden waste should generally be composted at home or taken to a REFA recycling centre. Burning is normally prohibited.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Guldborgsund Municipality's official waste page and REFA's information about waste schemes. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-14