Waste and sorting
Køge Municipality provides guidance on waste sorting, bins, collection calendars, bulky waste, construction waste and recycling centres on its waste pages.
Køge Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
Køge Municipality is located on Zealand and is known for its preserved medieval town and one of Denmark’s oldest harbours. It combines historic charm with modern development and a focus on sustainable urban growth.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Bjæverskov4632
Borup4140
Herfølge4681
Jystrup Midtsj4174
Køge4600
Lejre4320
Lille Skensved4623
Ringsted4100
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Køge 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
- Waste company
- Køge participates in the ARGO cooperation on recycling centres
- Recycling centres
- Køge, Tangmosevej 104 B and Bjæverskov, Pilebækvej 23
- Køge opening hours
- Staffed every day 9-17
- Direct reuse
- Køge Recycling Centre has direct reuse and Gensalg
- Bulky waste
- Must be clearly sorted into the relevant waste types
- Not accepted at recycling centres
- Residual waste, food waste, ammunition, medicine and dead animals are not accepted
Waste services
Sorting guide
The municipality provides a digital sorting guide, sorting instructions and statistics on collected waste and recycling, helping residents find the correct waste type.
Bulky waste
Bulky waste must be sorted into different waste types, such as cardboard, metal, electronic waste, larger plastic items and combustible waste. Waste outside the scheme must be taken to the recycling centre.
Recycling centres
Køge Municipality has recycling centres in Køge and Bjæverskov, operated through the ARGO cooperation. Residents can also use other ARGO recycling centres, including sites in Roskilde and Stevns Municipality.
Direct reuse and Gensalg
At the recycling centre in Køge, usable items can be handed in for direct reuse, picked up free of charge by others or resold in the Gensalg shop.
What is not accepted
The recycling centres accept most waste types, but not residual waste, food waste, ammunition, medicine or dead animals. These waste types must be handled through other schemes.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Køge Municipality’s official waste pages and ARGO information about recycling centres. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality or ARGO.
Last checked: 2026-05-15