Search for an item and see which Danish waste category it should be sorted into. Try pizza box, coffee filter or battery.
Bread bag closure should be sorted as:

Plastic
If the clip is plastic
Plast

Metal
If the clip is metal or plastic with a metal wire
Sort the bread bag closure by material. A plastic closure goes with plastic. A metal closure or one made of plastic with a metal wire goes with metal. There is no need to wash it.
If your municipality does not collect this category at your home, you can do this.
Alternative: Municipal recycling centre, local collection point or shared collection station. Do not automatically use residual waste.
Alternative: Municipal recycling centre, local collection point or shared collection station. Do not automatically use residual waste.
Mit Affald helps you understand waste sorting in Denmark, whether you need to look up a single item, read about a waste category or find local information for a municipality. Choose a municipality to see local sorting rules, and use the collection calendar to see upcoming pickups at your address if supported.
Use the search field above to see how an item should be sorted, browse the main Danish waste categories, find municipality contact details and local waste rules, or locate recycling centres across Denmark.
You can also get the sorting guide for iPhone or Android and keep it with you on the go.
Click a waste category to read more about it.











