Tønder Kommune

Tønder Municipality borders Germany and is known for cultural history and nature, including Tøndermarsken and Schackenborg Castle. The area attracts residents and visitors interested in nature and culture.

In Tønder 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. The municipality uses divided containers for both recycling and food/residual waste. Food waste is collected in green bags, recycling containers are emptied every four weeks, and food waste containers every two weeks. Tønder Forsyning manages collection and operates recycling centres for larger and hazardous waste.