It may look like a load of rubbish, but it helps to keep the Swedes warm in their long, cold winter. A quarter of the power that heats Malmo comes from combustible waste from the homes of its citizens.
Recycling is a crucial part of sustainable living and Swedes take it very seriously.
The public bring their rubbish free of charge. However, they have to sort it out themselves, in order to simplify the recycling process for the workers, placing each item in the appropriate bin. Garden wastes are recycled into compost, a process that takes three years. Wood is shredded and then sold to companies to be used for energy. Electronic goods are taken to plants and their components are separated, then recycled.