English translation
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We are working hard to fix them and making more content available than ever before so expect constant updates.
Waste collection
Reykjavík City's Waste Collection handles waste from the city’s households. All households are required to have containers for four categories. Residents have the opportunity to influence the number and size of containers based on the level of service suitable for the household.
What do you want to explore?
- Waste collection calendar When will your waste be collected at your home?
- Order a bin Many types available.
- New sorting system What's changing and do I need to do anything?
- Multi-family housing How does waste collection work in multi-family housing?
- Waste collection FAQ Common questions we receive.
- Waste collection fees What is the total cost of all of this?
Return of recyclables
When we contribute and sort correctly, we are helping to ensure that we can continue to recycle and reuse what is no longer useful to us. Are you throwing your waste in the right bin?
New sorting system
Reykjavík City implements a new and harmonized waste sorting system in collaboration with neighboring municipalities. It is mandatory to categorize household waste into four groups according to the act on the circular economy, which took effect in January 2023. This is a significant environmental issue, as proper sorting can reduce waste and enable the recycling of valuable resources instead of disposing of them.
Let’s use the correct bin
- Green bin - for plastic
- Blue bin - for paper
- Gray bin - for mixed household waste
- Thrifty bin - smaller and cheaper
- Brown bin - for food waste
Multi-family housing
There are different rules for waste collection in multi-family dwellings and single-family dwellings. This is because changes in the number and types of bins in a multi-family residence affect the fees residents pay for garbage collection.
Waste bin accessibility and maintenance
It is important that waste collectors get to waste bins safely and unhindered. It not only saves time during unloading, it also affects the number of accidents, worker health, and ensures a better and cheaper service for your home. Are your bins easily accessible?
Fee schedule
It is cheaper for you to throw away less and sort more! If there are changes in the number of waste containers, or the frequency of unloading, the change in fees is based on the week in which the change is requested.
