Læsø Forsyning handles waste
Læsø Forsyning handles the practical waste schemes on the island, including collection, sorting guidance, the recycling centre, hazardous waste and information about waste bins.
Læsø Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
Læsø Municipality is Denmark’s smallest municipality and consists of the island of Læsø, known for its unique nature and traditional seaweed roofs. The island attracts visitors seeking peace, nature and a distinctive island culture focused on local traditions and sustainability.
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Læsø Municipality, household waste is sorted into food/residual waste, paper/cardboard, plastic/metal, glass and textile waste. Food and residual waste are collected every two weeks, while paper/cardboard and plastic/metal are collected on separate schedules. Glass and hazardous waste must be delivered to the recycling centre or special containers. Læsø Forsyning provides red bags for hazardous waste, which can be placed on top of the container for collection.
Quick facts
- Waste operator
- Læsø Forsyning
- Recycling centre
- Læsø Recycling Centre by Kokvadgårdsvej in Byrum
- Hazardous waste
- Red bags or recycling centre depending on waste type
- Sorting help
- Sorting guide from Læsø Forsyning
- Asbestos
- Must be reported to Læsø Forsyning before delivery
Waste services
Sorting into 10 fractions
Læsø Municipality and Læsø Forsyning use sorting into the national waste fractions, keeping food and residual waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, textiles and hazardous waste separate.
Læsø Recycling Centre
Læsø Recycling Centre is located by Kokvadgårdsvej in Byrum and accepts large items, garden waste, electronics, furniture, textiles and waste that does not belong in household bins.
Red bags for hazardous waste
Læsø Forsyning provides red bags for small amounts of hazardous waste. The bag can be placed on top of the waste bin on collection day, while larger or special hazardous waste must be delivered at the recycling centre.
Medicine, needles and ammunition
Medicine residues and needles must be delivered at the pharmacy or to staff at the recycling centre. Cartridges and ammunition must be handed in to the police.
Construction waste and asbestos
Construction waste must be reported to the municipality when required by the rules. Asbestos-containing waste must be reported to Læsø Forsyning before delivery.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Læsø Municipality's official waste pages and Læsø Forsyning. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality or utility company.
Last checked: 2026-05-15