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Garbage collection, recycling centers, bulky pickup, and hazardous disposal.

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✓ 17 May 2026
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Access to properties for maintenance and inspections

The city is determining when and why access to properties will be needed, as well as the timing of such visits.

⏱ Ongoing
  1. Determining when and why access to properties will be required.
  2. Notifying residents about upcoming visits.
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Change of water meters

We periodically collect water meters to check that they are functioning properly. When your meter is due for replacement, we will send you a letter.

⏱ Ongoing
  1. Periodically collect water meters for inspection.
  2. Notify residents when their meter needs replacing.
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Collection of packaging

The city is implementing a new collection system called 'Närsorterat' (on-site sorting) for packaging.

⏱ Ongoing
  1. The exact dates for the implementation in autumn are still approximate but will be updated on the website.
  2. Focus is currently on areas that need to introduce their new containers before midsummer.
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Pop-up recycling

The city offers small waste collection points near residents during weekends from April to October.

⏱ April - October
  1. Small waste collection points are available at two locations each weekend from April to October.
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Water meter replacement

The city periodically collects water meters to check if they are functioning properly. When a meter needs to be replaced, the city sends a letter.

⏱ Ongoing
  1. Periodic collection of water meters for checks.
  2. Notification via letter when a meter needs to be replaced.
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Stockholm Municipality

Stockholms stad
📎 source: www.stockholmvattenochavfall.se
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Stockholm Municipality

Stockholms stad
📍 Sveavägen 65, Stockholm
📞 +46 8-123 45 67
✉️ info@stockholm.se
🔗 www.stockholm.se
Opening hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday: 09:00 - 16:00
📎 source: www.stockholmvattenochavfall.se
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Stockholm — Waste & Recycling Service

🔗 www.stockholmvattenochavfall.se
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National rules for packaging collection

The government decided in 2022 to introduce national rules for packaging collection, with on-site collection required by January 1, 2027.

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National packaging collection regulations

The government decided in 2022 to introduce nearby collection of packaging by January 1, 2027.

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Last verified: 17 May 2026. Content translated to English automatically — please double-check critical details with the official source before acting on them.