Cost index for refuse collection, sludge removal and freight transport by road

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Cost index for refuse collection, sludge removal and freight transport by road 2025

Vægtgrundlag, Omkostningsindeks for dagrenovation, slamsugning og lastvognskørsel (pdf) (in Danish only)

The purpose of these indices is to show trends in prices for refuse collection, slurry pump and freight transport by road in Denmark. The indices are made at the request of Dansk Transport og Logistik (DTL - Danske Vognmænd) and are, among others, used for price regulation of contracts. The indices have been published since 1997.

Statistical presentation

The indices are produced on a quarterly basis and separately for refuse collection, slurry pump and freight transport by road. They are calculated separately for each industry. In addition, separate indices for each industry excl. the cost of fuel, are also published.

Statistical processing

The Cost index for refuse collection, slurry pump and freight transport by road includes costs of labor, repairs and maintenance, fuel, tires, administration, insurance and capital costs. These are weighed together to form the total indices. The weights reflect the cost shares of the total costs of performing refuse collection, slurry pump and freight transport by road. For indices excl. fuel, the fuel category has been removed from calculations.

Relevance

The purpose of the indices is to reflect the development in the costs of refuse collection, slurry pump and freight transport by road.

Accuracy and reliability

Index weights are established in cooperation with Dansk Transport og Logistik (the Danish Transport and Logistics Association) and Dansk Industri (Confederation of Danish Industry). The indices are deemed representative for refuse collection, slurry pump and freight transport by road performed in Denmark.

Timeliness and punctuality

The statistics are published quarterly at the beginning of February, May, August and November. The statistics are usually published without delay in relation to the scheduled date.

Comparability

The cost indices for refuse collection and slurry pump are comparable over time from 1997 until today. The cost index for freight transport by road is comparable over time from 2022 until today.

There are no international statistics which are directly comparable to the Danish indices.

Accessibility and clarity

The statistic is published in the Statbank as BYG91. See more on the statistic's subject page

A subscription service is available, where overviews of the statistic are send quarterly by email. The subscription is only available in Danish and can be ordered here.