Through simple measures, Copenhagen has managed to increase the amount of recycled scrap metal from 48 tonnes to 237 tonnes in a matter of just 1 year. Recycling of plastics and electronics also follow suit.
The solution was simple: More recycling bins - closer to home.

23,000 new recycling bins located close to Copenhagen’s residential areas has had a significant effect on the amount of recycled scrap metal. This means that empty metal cans end up as new resources instead of ending up as smoke. Giving people the opportunity to avoid the, in some cases, inconvenient trip to a recycling centre was the key to success.

In 2012 the amount of scrap metal collected was below 50 tonnes, one year later it had increased to 237 tonnes and the trend continues to develop in an upward direction.

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www.stateofgreen.com/en/Newsroom/Recycling-of-Trash-Up-Fivefold-in-Copenhagen