Nordværk handles waste
Hjørring Municipality refers residents and businesses to Nordværk for waste collection, sorting, recycling centres, self-service, fees and practical waste questions.
Hjørring Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
Municipality address:Nørregade 2, 9800 Hjørring
Phone:72 33 33 33
E-mail:hjoerring@hjoerring.dk
Website:hjoerring.dk
About the municipality
Hjørring Municipality in North Jutland offers both urban life and scenic landscapes, including popular beaches by the North Sea. The municipality has a strong business structure and cultural events such as Hjørring Revyen.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Ålbæk9982
Bindslev9881
Frederikshavn9900
Hirtshals9850
Hjørring9800
Jerslev J9740
Løkken9480
Østervrå9750
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Hjørring Municipality, waste is sorted into fractions such as 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
- Several sites in the municipality, including Hjørring East and Hjørring West
- Hazardous waste
- Handed in using the red environmental box or at a recycling centre
- Nordværk handles waste
- Nordværk handles collection, sorting and recycling centres.
- Food and residual waste
- Food and residual waste are collected at home.
Waste services
Food and residual waste
Food and residual waste are collected at home. Residual waste is what remains after recyclable materials and hazardous waste have been sorted out, and should be placed in closed bags.
Recycling scheme
Households sort recyclable materials such as glass, plastic, metal, food and beverage cartons, paper and cardboard according to Nordværk's local schemes and collection calendar.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste must not go in residual waste. In Hjørring Municipality it can be handed in using the red environmental box or at a recycling centre according to Nordværk's guidance.
Recycling centres
Nordværk operates the recycling centres in Hjørring Municipality, including Hjørring East, Hjørring West, Hirtshals, Bindslev, Løkken, Sindal, Tårs, Lendum, Poulstrup, Vennebjerg and Børglum.
Direct reuse
Nordværk works with direct reuse through reuse shops, swap boxes and partnerships, so usable items and materials get a longer life before becoming waste.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Hjørring Municipality's official waste pages and Nordværk's information about waste schemes. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-14
Recycling centres
13 locationsMap of recycling centres
The map shows 11 of 13 recycling centres. The remaining locations are missing coordinates in the dataset.