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

Whole item
Metal / Metal
Metal nuts can be sorted as metal if small metal parts are accepted locally. Collect very small parts in a can or similar so they are easier to handle.
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.
You can also download the app to keep the sorting guide with you on the go.
Click a waste category to read more about it.











