Glostrup Kommune

What Glostrup Kommune does

Glostrup Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity in Region Hovedstaden (Capital Region of Denmark), serving approximately 25,500 residents plus an equivalent number of workplaces in the Copenhagen metropolitan area. It operates under statutory municipal legislation with exclusive jurisdiction over local public services including waste management, water and sewage, childcare, elderly care, road infrastructure, environmental protection, sports facilities, and cultural institutions. The municipality is governed by an elected municipal council (Kommunalbestyrelsen) led by Mayor Kasper Damsgaard.

Its core service portfolio is delivered through four wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Glostrup Forsyning A/S (utilities including water, district heating, sewage, and waste operated under the Danish 'hvile i sig selv' cost-coverage principle), Glostrup Idrætsanlæg (a multi-facility sports center with swimming hall, fitness center, and sports halls), Glostrup Musikskole (music school for children and youth up to age 25), and Glostrup Biograf (a volunteer-run cinema). Digital services are delivered through the www.glostrup.dk portal, a self-service payment platform (glostrup.prisme-365.dk), and Digital Post via the national borger.dk and virk.dk infrastructure, all authenticated via MitID.

Revenue is generated primarily through municipal taxation (kommunalskat), government block grants, and service/user fees for childcare, waste management, building permits, property tax, and recreational facility access. The municipality is engaged in several major initiatives including the Ring 3 Light Rail (Letbane) project expected to begin operations in 2025, a 2021-2032 Waste Plan targeting 50% recycling, and a 2024 Noise Action Plan. It also operates community programs including Naturens Dag (Nature Day), an Ejby Mose sheep-grazing conservation program, and a mobile-app-based nature trail (Natureventyr).

Name

Glostrup Kommune

Legal name

Glostrup Kommune

Website

https://glostrup.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Glostrup Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity in Region Hovedstaden serving approximately 25,500 residents and a comparable number of workplaces with statutory public services including waste management, utilities, childcare, elderly care, sports facilities, and cultural programs, funded through municipal taxes, state grants, and service fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562219)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Water Supply (4941)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Solid Waste Collection (Residential/Commercial) (IMAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial & Institutional MSW Collection (BPALAAAB)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Waste management services
• Public utilities management
• Citizen services platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Glostrup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Kommunal skat (Municipal Tax): Primary revenue source from local taxes levied on citizens and businesses within Glostrup Municipality.
2. Service fees and user charges: Fees for various municipal services including childcare, waste management, building permits, property tax (ejendomsskat), property charges (ejendomsbidrag), and recreational facility access.
3. Affaldshåndtering (Waste Management): Waste collection and management services operated under 'hvile i sig selv'-princippet (cost-coverage principle), where revenues and expenses must balance.
4. Government block grants: State funding and block grants from the Danish government for municipal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Glostrup Kommune is a Danish municipal government entity delivering statutory public services to approximately 25,500 residents and local businesses. Core offerings include waste management and recycling, water and sewage utilities (via Glostrup Forsyning A/S), childcare and family services, elderly care, sports and cultural facilities (Glostrup Idrætsanlæg, Musikskole, Bio), municipal administration (passports, driving licenses), and environmental and climate adaptation programs. Digital services are provided through a MitID-authenticated self-service portal and Digital Post integration with national Danish e-government infrastructure.

Product overview

Glostrup Kommune is a Danish municipal government providing a broad portfolio of citizen-facing services and digital platforms. Its core service offerings include Glostrup Idrætsanlæg (a multi-facility sports center with swimming hall, motion/fitness center, Biocircuit, and sports halls), Glostrup Musikskole (municipal music school with vocal, instrumental, and ensemble instruction), and cultural facilities such as Glostrup Bio, Glostrup Bibliotek, and Glostrup Amatør Scene. Digital services are delivered through the main www.glostrup.dk portal, a digital self-service payment platform (glostrup.prisme-365.dk), and Digital Post via borger.dk/virk.dk. Environmental and climate services include Nature Day in Ejby Mose, the Natureventyr app-based nature trail, Ejby Fårelaug volunteer sheep-grazing program, and advisory services on rainwater management and climate adaptation. Major infrastructure includes the Ring 3 Letbaneprojektet light rail. The municipality also operates Glostrup Forsyning (utility company) providing water, heating, and sewage services. All digital and citizen services are integrated with national Danish digital identity infrastructure (MitID/borger.dk/virk.dk).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glostrup Idrætsanlæg (Sports and Recreation Center) Municipal sports facility offering swimming hall, fitness/motion center, Biocircuit training, wellness area, sports halls, and badminton/tennis courts, serving residents and visitors of Glostrup at Stadionvej 80.

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Ejby Spejderne (Ejby Scouts)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with Glostrup Kommune's Grøn Guide (Green Guide) for annual Naturens Dag (Nature's Day) event in Ejby Mose. Scouts contribute activities and participate in community nature events.
• Biavlerne i KABF (Local Beekeepers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal beekeeping association partners with Glostrup Kommune for Naturens Dag events, opening beehives for public education during nature events.
• Danmarks Naturfredningsforening Glostrup (Danish Nature Conservation Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal chapter of the national nature conservation organization collaborates on annual Naturens Dag and ongoing environmental initiatives.
• Glostrup Bueskyttelaug (Archery Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal archery club participates in annual Naturens Dag community event organized by the municipality.
• Vestforbrænding (West Combustion Plant)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaste-to-energy company collaborates on environmental education initiatives and is referenced in municipal environmental communications.
• Glostrup Forsyning A/S (Glostrup Utility Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal utility company responsible for water supply, sewage, district heating, and waste management. Governed by Glostrup Kommune with separate board. Operates under 'hvile i sig selv' (cost-coverage) principle.
• Renseanlæg Avedøre (BIOFOS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wastewater treatment plant processes sewage from southern Glostrup's combined sewer system. Effluent is discharged to Køge Bugt after treatment.
• Erhvervshus Hovedstaden (Capital Business House)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional business development hub provides startup support and entrepreneurship services in collaboration with Glostrup Kommune for local entrepreneurs.
• Ejby Alpaka og Fårelaug (Ejby Alpaca and Sheep Guild)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoluntary organization managing sheep grazing in Ejby Mose for nature conservation and biodiversity purposes. Operates in collaboration with Vej og Park department.
• Grøn Guide (Green Guide)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal environmental program coordinating nature education, environmental initiatives, and community events like Naturens Dag. Email: [email protected], Phone: 4323 6368.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Københavns Kommune: Capital Region of Denmark municipality and the dominant Danish municipal government with a comparable service mandate (waste, water, social services, MitID/digital post integration). Most comparable in regulatory setup and service breadth, though materially larger.
• Frederiksberg Kommune: Compact, densely built-up municipality fully enclosed within Copenhagen, sharing the Region Hovedstaden context and the same Danish municipal legal framework. Closest match in scale profile and urban-suburban mandate.
• Ballerup Kommune: Direct neighboring municipality in Region Hovedstaden, also anchored on Vestskoven, and served by the same Ring 3 Letbane. Closest functional peer on transit access, employer/resident mix, and suburban governance scale.
• Herlev Kommune: Adjacent Region Hovedstaden municipality served by the Ring 3 Letbane corridor. Comparable suburban profile, population scale (~25K-30K), and service-portfolio mix including waste, sport, and digital services.
• Rødovre Kommune: Neighboring Region Hovedstaden municipality on Glostrup's eastern boundary. Comparable suburban-scale municipal services, same MitID/borger.dk digital stack, and shared commuter catchment.
• Brøndby Kommune: Adjacent Region Hovedstaden municipality in the same commuter and infrastructure corridor. Comparable municipal mandate, scale (~30K residents), and reliance on joint regional utilities.
• Albertslund Kommune: Western neighbor in Region Hovedstaden, also directly served by the Ring 3 Letbane corridor. Comparable suburban-scale mandate, green-space focus, and waste/water service structure.
• Høje-Taastrup Kommune: Western Region Hovedstaden municipality sharing the Ring 3 Letbane alignment and balancing residential + transit-hub functions. Comparable suburb-to-urban municipal mandate.
• Ishøj Kommune: Southern Region Hovedstaden municipality sharing infrastructure ties (incl. Renseanlæg Avedøre/BIOFOS wastewater processing). Comparable municipal service profile and scale.
• Lyngby-Taarbæk Kommune: Region Hovedstaden municipality serving a similar resident/employer mix with comparable cultural and sports infrastructure. Useful benchmark for premium suburban municipal service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GlostrupIdraetsanlaeg
• Instagraminstagram.com/musikskoleglostrup

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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