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The City of Reykjavík has taken on extra measures in order to protect its waste management employees during these unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to curb the spread of communicable diseases, people are asked to respect the following procedures.
This is done to make sure that waste management within the city limits remains intact.
Will excess waste be collected if it is placed in sealed bags besides waste container?
No, this is no longer possible in order to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Is it safe to place plastic and paper in recycling containers or is it mandatory to dispose of them directly into neighbourhood recycling plants? Should we stop sorting and recycling of waste?
There is no reason to change your routine in sorting waste, with the exception that potentially contagious material must be placed in sealed bags in the grey containers for mixed waste. However, sorting and recycling is still important, in order to make sure that waste containers do not overspill.
I live in Kjalarnes and take part in a pilot project of sorting and recycling organic kitchen waste. Can I put paper towels and tissues into the organic compartment?
No, tissues and paper towels must be disposed of into the mixed waste container.
Sorted waste can be disposed of in neighbourhood recycling centres and Sorpa recycling plants throughout the city. You can follow the waste management schedule at Reykjavík City waste management calendar, and keep up with the newest announcements regarding waste disposal.