Classification/separation

Old furniture that consists of different materials is dismantled if possible and sorted by type of waste.

The furniture that cannot be dismantled is separated as separable waste.

Collection/handling

Collection has to be ordered when discarding old furniture, and there is a charge for this.

To order collection, contact the Goods Reception via Serviceportalen

Marking/labelling

No requirements.

Storage at waste management centres

Sent by delivery service. Left standing at the designated place.

Hand-over/transport

The waste contractor collects discarded furniture. Then it is taken down to the large recycling centre under Aula Magna. After that the furniture is taken to a plant and dismantled and separated.

Final disposal

Discarded furniture is separated and dismantled. Then it is sent to energy recovery and is used for district heating or is placed in a landfill.

Specific legislation

No specific legislation.