Environment

Don't throw away things others might enjoy. Think reuse and environmental impact. We'll take care of everything else, of course.

Placement of the bag

Be considerate of your neighborhood and passersby! Do not place the bags in a way that obstructs sidewalks and walkways. Make sure there is enough space for pedestrians, the visually impaired, strollers, and wheelchairs. Generally, try to avoid placing the bags in a way that inconveniences others, and schedule a pickup as soon as it is full.

Fire hazard prevention

It is very important that bags containing flammable waste are not placed against building walls due to the risk of fire. Let the bags sit for as short a time as possible before scheduling a pickup.

Ordinary open containers must be placed at least five meters from buildings.

When using a bag, you must keep in mind that the bag itself is flammable, meaning the bag itself can go up in flames.

People need to plan the use of the bag. The fire service encourages people not to fill it up with waste until they have the collection ready.

The bags must not be left unattended, especially overnight.

If it is left overnight, it must be moved well away from the building, at least five meters. At the same time, one must think about accessibility for the fire service and others in the city.

Source: Oslo Fire and Rescue Service

The solution is to plan ahead, if you have any difficulties placing the bag, call us in advance and arrange a pick-up. We operate from early morning and late at night every working day so we will help you get rid of the bag quickly.

IN FULL FIRE: The fire and rescue service in Oslo shows how well such a bag can burn. The bag is filled with typical waste the fire brigade sees in such bags around the city: planks, some cardboard and other combustible material. It does not take long before there is a full-scale fire.