Waste collection
Address-based self-service provides collection dates, missed-collection reporting and bin-size changes.
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Ishøj Kommune
Find your Danish municipality and see contact information, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
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.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Hedehusene2640
Ishøj2635
Taastrup2630
Municipal waste rules
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.
Waste categories: 10 of 10
Residual waste
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Food waste
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Cardboard
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Plastic
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Glass
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Hazardous waste
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Paper
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Metal
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Textile waste
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Food and beverage cartons
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Practical waste information
- Waste operator
- Ishøj Municipality / Vestforbrænding
- Official waste page
- Waste and recycling
Municipal waste service information
Sorting guidance
Ishøj provides a downloadable sorting guide and category-based web guidance. Self-service supplements it with address-specific schemes and dates.
Bulky waste
Accessible houses can receive monthly bulky-waste collection. It must be clearly sorted, with small items in clear sacks; construction waste and vehicle parts are excluded.
Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste must be kept separate and handed in through the municipal scheme or at a recycling centre in the Vestforbrænding area.
Garden waste and composting
Garden waste is handled through the scheme for homes with gardens or taken to a Vestforbrænding recycling centre. Follow current set-out guidance.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Ishøj Municipality's official waste pages and the municipality's information about Vestforbrænding, bulky waste and recycling stations. Affaldsguide Danmark is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15