Search for an item and see which Danish waste category it should be sorted into. Try pizza box, coffee filter or battery.
Packaging made of plastic and metal should be sorted as:

Plastic parts
Plastic / Plast

Metal parts
Metal / Metal
Packaging made from plastic and metal should be separated if possible and sorted by material. If not separable, follow local rules.
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.
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.
Click a waste category to read more about it.











