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Number-plate recognition at the recycling stations

From January 1st, 2025, we are implementing number-plate recognition at all six recycling stations in Aarhus.

Moving forward your company will be able to see when and what recycling station you or your employees have visited via the customer portal. It provides documentation of waste management which can be used for supervisory authorities or forwarded to customers. 

On this page you will find information and answers to frequently asked questions related to number plate scanning.

Why is Kredsløb implementing number-plate recognition?

From January 1st, 2025, we are introducing number-plate recognition on the recycling stations, as they make it easier for businesses to use the recycling station. 

This means no more single use codes, windscreen stickers, or manual invoicing. This way, you can drive straight through without having to manually register upon arrival.

With the new system, you will also have a better overview and clear insight into your company's activities at the recycling station.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Who is allowed at Kredsløb’s six recycling stations?

Private persons with residency in Aarhus Municipality are free to use the six recycling stations, as they pay for access through their waste collection tax. 

If you have a summerhouse or an allotment garden but live in another municipality you must be able to prove that you own the summer house or allotment garden with a proof of ownership or similar document.

Are you disposing household waste in a car lend by someone with residency outside Aarhus Municipality, you must be able to show your yellow health insurance card as proof of your residency in Aarhus municipality. 

If you are a business customer, you are welcome to use the recycling station for a fee. 

Why has Kredsløb implemented number-plate recognition?

From January 1st, 2025, we are introducing number-plate recognition on all six recycling stations in Aarhus to create a smoother customer experience.

Visiting the recycling station should be easy, simple, and adjusted to fit the needs of our customers – whether you are visiting as a private person or as a business.

Number-plate recognition should make it easier for business customers to use the recycling station with the flexible and automated payment method.

Can I drop off household waste in a yellow number plate car?

It is possible to dispose household waste in a yellow number plate car if you buy a one-day exemption certificate from SKAT. The one-day exemption certificate makes it possible for you to visit the recycling station and dispose your household waste in a yellow number plate car weighing up to 3.5 ton. You can find more information at www.skat.dk. 

After buying a one-day exemption certificate you must apply for exemption. When applying you have to submit both the one-day exemption certificate and a picture of your waste.

How do I apply for exemption?

In order to be exempt from paying, you have to scan a QR-code located at the recycling station.

You need to fill out an exemption application every time you bring household waste to the recycling station in a car or trailer with either yellow or two-coloured plates that is company-owned. The application must be submitted before you dispose of your waste. 

You must apply before disposing of your waste, as the contents of your waste is important in deciding whether you can be exempt. The application for exemption must be submitted immediately after entering the recycling station. 

You will get a receipt when we have received your application. You will receive the answer to your application via SMS as well as further information about the ruling when the application has been processed. 

It is only possible to apply for exemption when you arrive at the recycling station.

You find the QR-code by the entrance to all recycling stations.

I do not live in Aarhus Municipality. Can I dispose commercial waste at the recycling stations?

Businesses are allowed to use all recycling stations across the country for a fee. 

You can sign up your company and a debit card via our customer portal.

The customer portal

I do not live in Aarhus Municipality. Can I still dispose of household waste at the recycling stations?

The recycling station can only be used by residents of Aarhus Municipality, as they pay for access through their waste collection tax.

This means that you cannot use the recycling stations around Aarhus to dispose of household waste as a resident of another municipality than Aarhus.

I have a car with two-coloured plates. Do I have to pay to enter?

If you drive a company-owned car with two-coloured plates, you have to pay in order to enter Kredsløb’s recycling stations. Therefore, you will be automatically charged upon arrival. 

If you dispose of household waste in a car with two-coloured plates that is comapny-owned, you have to apply for exemption. 

Do I have to pay when entering in a car with white number plates?

No, cars with white number plates are not automatically charged. Private persons with residency in Aarhus Municipality pay for access to the recycling station through their waste collection tax. 

Disposing of your waste at recycling stations in Aarhus is not allowed without residency in Aarhus Municipality. 

If you are disposing commercial waste in a car with white number plates, you must contact the staff for guidance on how to pay for a one-time visit. 

One-time visit

As a business customer, do I have to pay if I am only visiting the recycling station to drop something off for reuse?

Yes, all business customers are automatically charged when entering the recycling station whether you are dropping things off for recycling or just looking at Genbrug (Reuse).

Will I be charged if I rent a car with yellow plates?

If you are renting a car with yellow plates or a trailer and using it to drop off household waste, you must apply for payment exemption. You have to enclose the necessary documents such as a one-day exemption certificate or a rental agreement, and a picture of your waste before disposing of it. 

Applying for payment exemption is only possible after you have entered the recycling station. 

I am bringing a trailer. Does that change anything?

When you enter with a trailer, you need to be aware of whether it is company-owned or private-owned.

If you enter the recycling station in a commercial vehicle with a company-owned trailer attached, the owner of the vehicle will be charged for the visit.

Business trailers pulled by a private vehicle will be invoiced upon entry. The invoice will be sent to the owner of the trailer. If you are disposing of household waste, you must apply for a payment exemption.

 It is only possible to apply for a payment exemption when you have entered the recycling station.

If both the car and trailer have white plates and you are delivering household waste from a residence in Aarhus municipality, you can freely enter the recycling station.

Can I enter the recycling station in a car with foreign number plates?

You are allowed to enter the recycling station even though your car is registered in another country. 

Are you disposing commercial waste in a foreign registered car, you must contact the recycling station staff for guidance on how to pay for your visit. 

If you are a resident of Aarhus Municipality disposing of household waste, you only need to show your yellow health insurance card.

Disposing of household waste at the recycling station as a non-residents of Aarhus municipality is not allowed. 

My company has previously had a subscription to the recycling station. Is this still possible?

Your company still has the option of paying for using the recycling station via our annual subscription plan. 

From now on you can manage your subscription through the customer portal. With our new system you will be able to get a better overview of your business’ activities at the recycling station. 

This also means you no longer need windscreen stickers in your vehicles. 

The customer portal

Where do I find prices for business use of the recycling stations?

As a business customer you can pay either pr. visit or buy an annual subscription. 

The annual subscription also covers hazardous waste and asbestos.

You can find prices for business access on the respective pages.

Annual subscription Pay pr. visit

How do I receive my receipt?

You will be charged automatically every time you enter the recycling station if you have signed up to the customer portal with a debit card. The money will be withdrawn from your account within 24 hours.

If you have not received your receipt, check your spam filter. 

If you are paying via an invoice, you will receive one monthly invoice of all drive-ins at the recycling stations. 

How long do you save my data for?

You can read more about how we manage data here

Kredsløb's privacy policy
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Do you have questions about industrial waste?

Contact us if you have any questions about how to dispose of commercial waste at the recycling stations. 

erhvervsaffald@kredslob.dk 

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Or call us to find out how your company can be registered to use the recycling stations. 

Contact us on 77 88 10 10, press 2

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