Waste collection
Herning Municipality provides its collection calendar, address-based self-service, bin services and operational notices at affald.herning.dk.
Get appApp
Herning Kommune
Find your Danish municipality and see contact information, 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
Municipal waste rules
In Herning Municipality, waste is sorted into trash categories 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.
Waste categories: 7 of 10
Residual waste
✓ Used
Food waste
✓ Used
Cardboard
− Not used
Plastic
✓ Used
Glass
✓ Used
Hazardous waste
✓ Used
Paper
✓ Used
Metal
✓ Used
Textile waste
− Not used
Food and beverage cartons
− Not used
Practical waste information
- Waste operator
- Herning Municipality
- Official waste page
- Herning Waste
- Recycling centres
- 10 recycling centres
- Mit Affald self-service
- Open the municipality's digital waste service.
Municipal waste service information
Sorting guidance
Herning Affald provides a digital guide at affald.herning.dk for looking up specific items, plus guidance about household schemes and recycling centres.
Bulky waste
Residents can book household bulky-waste collection. Waste must be sorted, registered and placed out under current municipal rules.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste must be separated from household waste and handed in through the local scheme or at a municipal recycling centre.
Garden waste and composting
Garden waste can be taken to municipal recycling centres. Follow current Herning Affald guidance on acceptance, composting and any collection schemes.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Herning Municipality's official waste pages. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-13