Hazardous waste management

What is hazardous waste?
Hazardous waste includes chemicals such as cleaning agents, paints, waste oils, acids, alkalis and other similar substances that can pose a risk to the environment and health. If you are unsure whether something is hazardous waste, you can get guidance by contacting BOFA.

For households:
Certain types of hazardous waste can be handed in via the recycling bin. Read more about it here.

All other household hazardous waste must be delivered to one of the island's recycling centres during manned opening hours (note that delivery is not possible at Hasle and Østermarie recycling centres). BOFA has entered into an agreement with Stena Miljø A/S, which ensures the collection and proper treatment of the hazardous waste collected at the recycling centres.

For business:
Businesses can drop off hazardous waste at the island's recycling centres in containers of up to 5 litres or 5 kg during manned opening hours (note that drop-off is not possible at Hasle and Østermarie recycling centre). A maximum of 200 kg of hazardous waste can be delivered per year, and this requires that the company is registered with BOFA's scheme for business use of recycling centres.

Handling larger volumes
In the case of larger quantities of hazardous waste, this must be handled by an ADR-approved haulier.

Treatment of chemicals
Hazardous waste containing chemicals is treated with a focus on maximising recycling.