Operating permit proposal - Reykjavík Cemeteries, Composting in Gufunes Cemetery

Reykjavík Public Health has drafted an operating permit proposal for Reykjavík Cemeteries at Vesturhlíð 8, for an application for an operating permit for composting at the northern end of Gufunes Cemetery at Hallsvegur, 112 Reykjavík. The activity involves compost production, approximately 80 cubic meters per year. The proposal recommends that the operation should comply with the Public Health Committee of Reykjavík's general operating permit conditions for polluting activities. The proposed validity period is 12 years. Documents related to the proposal are accessible on the Reykjavík Public Health website https://reykjavik.is/public-announcement-of-proposed-operating-permits from December 19, 2023, to January 19, 2024. During this period, everyone is welcome to submit comments and suggestions regarding the proposal. Comments must be in writing and sent to Reykjavík Public Health at Borgartún 12-14, 105 Reykjavík, or via email to heilbrigdiseftirlit@reykjavik.is.