Collective schemes in Denmark

How to connect with a collective scheme

You should initially contact the various collective schemes to find the scheme that suits your company best. For the product area packaging it is mandatory to be member of a collective scheme.

Once you have found out who you want to work with, do the following:

Electronics, batteries, and vehicles

1. Ask the collective scheme to set up your registration.
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2. Log in to the producer responsibility register and select the menu item: “Category selection and reporting” and “Collective schemes”. From each product category, the relevant collective scheme is selected in the drop-down list. Press Save.

Packaging, single-use plastics, and fishing gear

Se guide to add a collective scheme (in Danish): Add collective scheme

The collective scheme now receives a request, which they will accept if you have an agreement. When the collective scheme accepts the request, the official connection to the collective scheme is established, and can be searched in the public part of the register.

Apply to be registered as a collective scheme

It is possible to register as a new collective scheme in Denmark for one or more product areas. The first step is to complete the application form.

If you wish to establish your own collective scheme, you must first assess whether this is the right solution for your company. We strongly recommend that you thoroughly review the legal requirements for collective schemes across the different product areas before submitting your application.

You will find more information about the requirements for collective schemes by clicking on the application form, including links to the six statutory orders on producer responsibility.