Tønder Forsyning handles waste
Tønder Municipality states that Tønder Forsyning handles day-to-day waste operations. The utility provides collection dates, sorting guidance, self-service, fees and information about recycling centres.
Tønder Kommune
Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Contact information
About the municipality
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.
Cities and postcodes
See the postal cities and postcodes associated with the municipality.
Agerskov6534
Bevtoft6541
Branderup J6535
Bredebro6261
Højer6280
Løgumkloster6240
Rømø6792
Skærbæk6780
Practical waste information
Municipal waste rules
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.
Quick facts
- Waste operator
- Tønder Forsyning
- Recycling centres
- Tønder, Skærbæk, Hølleskov, Løgumkloster and Rømø
- Access
- 24/7 scheme at all five recycling centres after registration
- Recycling-centre rule
- Waste in bags must be in clear bags
- App
- Tønder Forsyning's app with collection dates and push notifications
Waste services
App and collection dates
Tønder Forsyning's app can show collection dates for an address and send a push notification the evening before a bin is emptied. Collection dates are also available through the utility's website.
Five recycling centres and 24/7 access
Tønder Forsyning operates five recycling centres in Tønder, Skærbæk, Hølleskov, Løgumkloster and Rømø. With the 24/7 scheme, registered residents can access them outside staffed opening hours.
Clear bags and staffed drop-off
At recycling centres, waste in bags must be delivered in clear plastic bags or open boxes. Hazardous waste, batteries, electronics, items for the reuse shop and fibre cement sheets may only be delivered during staffed opening hours.
Branch sites and waste islands
Tønder Forsyning also has branch sites for garden waste and waste islands in central Tønder and the holiday-home areas in Arrild and on Rømø. Check current guidance for local access and sorting rules.
Fibre cement and construction waste
Fibre cement and construction waste follow special rules. Tønder Forsyning states that fibre cement sheets must be securely packaged, and larger construction projects may need to be reported to the municipality.
Useful official links
Source: The information is based on Tønder Municipality's official waste pages and Tønder Forsyning's information about waste, sorting, app and recycling centres. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15
Recycling centres
5 locationsMap of recycling centres
The map shows 4 of 5 recycling centres. The remaining locations are missing coordinates in the dataset.