How should shredded paper be sorted?

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

Shredded paper should be sorted as:

Paper

Whole item

Paper / Papir

About this item

Shredded paper can often be sorted as paper if clean and dry, but check local rules because very small pieces can be difficult to handle.

Your waste sorting guide

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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.

Popular waste searches

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Waste types

Click a waste category to read more about it.

Batteries
Hazardous waste
Glass
Food and beverage cartons
Food waste
Metal
Cardboard
Paper
Plastic
Residual waste
Small electronics
Textile waste

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