The Danish Waste System

The Danish waste management system is based on solid principles forming a coherent whole.

The most important criteria are:

  1. A coherent public management, a planning and regulatory system combined with an operational system enforced and controlled by public authorities.
  2. A clear division of roles, responsibilities and competence between the individual actors of the waste system (state, regional authorities, local authorities, waste management companies and waste generators).
  3. Fixed principles as regards to the structure of the waste management system.


Danish waste legislation is formulated to ensure consideration to the environment.