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What happens to your sorted waste

BOFA works according to the Waste Hierarchy principles of least from the bottom and most from the top:

  • Waste minimisation is basically about reducing the amount of waste that ends up at BOFA. This can be done, for example, by passing things on to others, inheriting them or handing them over to a recycling centre.
  • Direct recycling means that waste, such as glass and bottles, is recycled directly for the same purpose. This means that glass and bottles are used again as glass and bottles without being transformed into new materials.
  • Preparation for reuse involves refurbishing old or defective items so that they can be used again. For example, an old chair can be reupholstered to make it look nice and usable. Similarly, a faulty lamp can be repaired so that it works and can be used again.
  • Recycling means that materials go through a process before being used in new products. For example, broken glass can be crushed and melted into new glass. Plastic can be granulated and recycled into new plastic products.
  • Energy utilisation on Bornholm means that the waste goes into BOFA's energy plant and is converted into district heating.
  • Landfill refers to waste that can neither be recycled nor incinerated. This waste is placed in BOFA's landfill where it is stored without any further use or benefit.

What happens to your sorted waste

  • What's happening with Paper and Cardboard

    Once the paper and cardboard has arrived at BOFA, it is compressed and then sold via a waste broker. Typically, it ends up at a recycling company in Skjern or in Sweden, where it is turned into new cardboard and paper.

  • What happens with glass

    Glass is sent to the recycling company Reiling in Næstved. Here the glass is processed and sold on to Holmegaard, among others, which transforms it into new glass products.

    Holmegaard produces an impressive two million glass units every day. These glasses are used for many purposes, for example as containers for pesto and similar products.

    It's worth noting that the lids and labels on the glasses are also recycled at Reiling. This means that you don't need to remove them before returning the glass for recycling.

  • What's happening with Plast

    When the plastic waste arrives at BOFA, it is compressed into large bales. It is then sold, typically to a company in Vojens in Jutland, where the plastic is sorted.

    Some of the plastic is recycled and some is incinerated. The proportion of plastic that can be recycled has increased in recent years due to major developments in the field. For example, manufacturers of plastic containers are getting better at making products that are easier to recycle. At the same time, the technology for sorting plastic is continuously improving.

  • What happens with Food & Beverage cartons

    Food and drink cartons are sent to the same place as the plastic, where they are sorted and - as far as possible - recycled.

  • What happens with food waste

    Food waste is sent to the Gemidan company in Ølstykke, where it is converted into biogas through a special process. When the biowaste arrives at the company on Zealand, the plastic bags in which the waste is delivered are first sorted out.

    After sorting, the biowaste is processed and collected into a large mass. This mass is then used to produce biogas, which can be used as a sustainable energy source, as well as fertiliser that benefits agriculture.

  • What happens with Textile Waste

    BOFA works with a collector who sorts and redistributes textiles for recycling and reuse. However, textiles made of nylon and other synthetic materials are incinerated.

    BOFA encourages textiles in good condition to be delivered directly to second-hand shops so that they can be given a new life by others. This ensures that resources are utilised in the best possible way.

  • What's happening with Small Electronics

    Electrical appliances are covered by producer responsibility rules. This means that manufacturers and importers of electrical equipment are obliged to take back products at the end of their useful life.

    BOFA has entered into an agreement with the company Elretur, which is based in Taastrup. Elretur is responsible for collecting the electronic waste on Bornholm and ensuring that the worn-out products are either reused or recycled as materials.

  • What happens with hazardous waste

    What is hazardous waste?
    Hazardous waste includes many different things, such as oil, chemicals, nail polish, paint cans and light bulbs.

    What happens to hazardous waste?
    Hazardous waste is collected and handled by Stena, a large Swedish company specialising in recycling and waste management.