Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Ishøj Municipality lies southwest of Copenhagen and is known for its multicultural profile, beaches, recreational areas and ARKEN Museum of Modern Art. It has strong local communities and is attractive for young people and families.
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In Ishøj Municipality, waste sorting is part of everyday household routines. The municipality cooperates with Vestforbrænding and provides containers for residual waste, food waste, paper, plastic, glass, metal, cardboard, bulky waste, garden waste, hazardous waste and textiles. Residents can use online sorting guides, the recycling station and local guidance to sort correctly and increase recycling.
Ishøj Municipality refers residents to Vestforbrænding for questions about waste collection, self-service, bulky waste and practical waste services. The municipality also handles rules, plans and fees for household waste.
Ishøj works with the national waste types, including food waste, residual waste, glass, paper, metal, plastic, hazardous waste, food and beverage cartons, cardboard and textiles. Individual homes and shared housing may have different bins and schemes.
Homes accessible to the collection vehicle can have bulky waste collected once a month. Waste must be clearly sorted, smaller items must be in clear bags, and construction waste and car parts are not bulky waste.
Ishøj Recycling Station is closed. Residents can instead use Brøndby Recycling Station and other recycling stations in Vestforbrænding's area, according to the current access rules.
Ishøj Municipality offers information and courses for caretakers and facility staff so shared waste solutions work better and residents receive help with correct sorting.
Source: The information is based on Ishøj Municipality's official waste pages and the municipality's information about Vestforbrænding, bulky waste and recycling stations. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15
