Waste sorting and recycling guides for Sweden
Sorting and recycling help to reduce your costs for waste management while also benefiting the environment.
Sorting waste at the source means that you sort your waste at home and put it in the correct container for collection.
Leaving unsorted waste or mixed waste for collection is not allowed.
Certain kinds of waste must be bagged:
- Food waste
- Soft plastic
- Combustible waste/Waste for incineration
The following kinds of waste may be placed loosely in the bin:
- Paper packaging
- Plastic packaging
- Glass packaging
- Metal packaging
- Newspapers
Drop-off your used packaging and newspapers at a recycling station.
Recycling stations can be found in public places across Sweden, usually close to stores, gas stations and residential areas.
Sort you waste beforehand and bring it to a recycle station:
The stations sometimes also offer receptacles for batteries and clothing, which not are provided by us.
The recycling stations are intended for households only.