SONFOR handles waste and recycling
In Sønderborg Municipality, SONFOR handles waste and recycling. Questions about bins, collection, extra bags and recycling centres should normally be directed to SONFOR.
Sønderborg Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
Sønderborg Municipality is located in Southern Jutland by Flensburg Fjord and is known for history, border culture, natural surroundings, festivals and a strong business structure.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Augustenborg6440
Broager6310
Egernsund6320
Gråsten6300
Nordborg6430
Sønderborg6400
Sydals6470
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
In Sønderborg Municipality, household waste is sorted into ten fractions: food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, metal, textiles, food and beverage cartons and hazardous waste. SONFOR manages waste collection and provides containers for the fractions. Food and residual waste are collected every two weeks, while recycling containers are emptied every four weeks. SMS reminders are available, and eight recycling centres accept hazardous waste and larger items.
Quick facts
- Waste operator
- SONFOR
- Recycling centres
- Glansager, Skodsbøl, Gråsten, Vesterlund, Skovby, Guderup, Sundeved and Nørrekobbel
- Bulky waste
- No home pickup - deliver to a recycling centre
- Food/residual waste
- Generally collected every 14 days
- Hazardous waste
- Environmental box for private households
- Extended access
- Adgang365 after registration
Waste services
Collection rhythms and SMS service
Food and residual waste are generally collected every 14 days, while the two recycling bins are collected every 4 weeks. Residents can check collection dates and sign up for SMS reminders.
No household bulky-waste pickup
Sønderborg Municipality does not have a bulky-waste collection scheme at individual homes. Bulky waste and other waste must instead be taken to one of SONFOR's recycling centres.
Eight recycling centres and Adgang365
SONFOR operates eight recycling centres in the municipality. Registered residents can use the Adgang365 scheme to access recycling centres outside normal opening hours.
Environmental box for hazardous waste
Hazardous waste can be collected in the environmental box. When it is full, it can be placed out with the bins, after which the collection crew takes the full box and leaves a new one.
Construction waste and screening
Construction and demolition waste must be reported at least two weeks before relevant renovation or demolition projects, including projects producing more than 1 tonne of waste or involving insulated glass units from 1950-1977.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Sønderborg Municipality's official waste pages and SONFOR's information about sorting, environmental boxes and recycling centres. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15