Find contact details, local waste rules and recycling centres.
Vesthimmerland Municipality is known for beautiful nature by the Limfjord and attractions such as Vitskøl Monastery and Livø. It attracts nature lovers and history enthusiasts and has strong local engagement and a focus on sustainability.
In Vesthimmerland Municipality, household waste is sorted into ten fractions: food waste, residual waste, paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal, textiles, food and beverage cartons and hazardous waste. Households have access to four recycling centres where hazardous waste and larger items can be delivered. Vesthimmerlands Forsyning provides an electronic sorting guide, and green bags for food waste can be collected free of charge at recycling centres and libraries. The waste plan focuses on increased recycling and sustainable waste management.
Vesthimmerland Municipality states that Vesthimmerlands Forsyning collects household waste. Residents can find collection dates, waste schemes, fees, SMS service and recycling-centre rules through the utility.
Household waste can be disposed of in the four containers at the home, at the recycling centre or through the bulky-waste scheme. The municipality sorts according to the national waste types.
Vesthimmerland Municipality has recycling centres in Farsø, Løgstør, Aalestrup and Aars. The sites are operated by Vesthimmerlands Forsyning and use number-plate registration at entry.
The bulky-waste scheme is used for larger items that do not fit in ordinary bins. Vesthimmerlands Forsyning may remove items from bulky waste for reuse if they are suitable.
The municipality has separate guidance for waste types such as railway sleepers, telephone poles and invasive plants. Smaller amounts can often be delivered or sorted locally, while larger amounts may require special disposal.
Source: The information is based on Vesthimmerland Municipality's official waste pages and Vesthimmerlands Forsyning's information about collection, bulky waste and recycling centres. Mit Affald is an independent guide and is not part of the municipality.
Last checked: 2026-05-15
