Herning Waste
Herning Municipality gathers self-service, sorting guidance, collection calendars, recycling centres and waste schemes at affald.herning.dk.
Herning Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
Municipality address:Torvet 5, 7400 Herning
Phone:96 28 28 28
E-mail:kommunen@herning.dk
Website:herning.dk
About the municipality
Herning Municipality in Central Jutland is known for its active business life and major sports and cultural events, including concerts and fairs at Jyske Bank Boxen. The municipality focuses on innovation, modern facilities and opportunities for an active lifestyle.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Aulum7490
Brande7330
Haderup7540
Herning7400
Holstebro7500
Karup J7470
Kibæk6933
Ørnhøj6973
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Herning Municipality, waste is sorted into fractions including plastic, paper, glass, metal, food waste, residual waste and hazardous waste. The municipality provides containers that households must use according to local regulations and access requirements. Bulky waste, garden waste and electronics have separate schemes, and residents can sign up for SMS reminders about collection days.
Quick facts
- Recycling centres
- 9 sites in the municipality, including Herning Recycling Centre at Mørupvej 32
- Sacks at recycling centres
- Waste in sacks must be handed in using clear plastic sacks
- Household waste
- Food and residual waste is not accepted at recycling centres
- Herning Waste
- Herning Affald gathers sorting, calendars and recycling centres.
Waste services
Food and residual waste
Food and residual waste are collected at home. Food waste must be sorted separately and packed according to the municipality's instructions, while residual waste is waste that cannot be reused or recycled.
Bulky waste
Bulky waste can be ordered for collection at the household. The scheme is for larger household items, and the waste must be sorted and placed out according to the municipality's collection rules.
Recycling centres
Herning Municipality has nine recycling centres. Household waste such as food and residual waste is not accepted at recycling centres, and waste in sacks must be handed in using clear plastic sacks.
Resource portal and direct reuse
The resource portal shows reusable materials and items from the municipality that residents and businesses can take over. It supports direct reuse before materials become waste.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Herning Municipality's official waste pages. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-13