Waste collection fees

A fee for waste management shall be charged in the City of Reykjavík and the Fee Schedule is published in the Official Journal.

The simplified version of the waste collection fee schedule can be seen below.

Grey bin - for mixed household waste

Container type Collection Collection rate Containers per year
120-liter thrifty bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle  14 days 25,200 kr.
120-liter thrifty bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle  14 days 32,400 kr.
240-liter gray bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 14 days 40,700 kr.
240-liter gray bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 14 days 50,700 kr.
660-liter large gray bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 14 days 111,925 kr.
660-liter large gray bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 14 days 139,425 kr.
       
      Each unloading
3 m³ underground container     22,800 kr.
4 m³ underground container     28,400 kr.
5 m³ underground container     33,900 kr.

Blue bin - for paper

Container type Collection Collection rate Containers per Year
240-liter blue bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 11,900 kr.
240-liter blue bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 18,600 kr.
660-liter large blue bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 32,725 kr.
660-liter large blue bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 51,150 kr.
       
      Each unloading
3 m³ underground container     7,200 kr.
4 m³ underground container     7,600 kr.
5 m³ underground container     7,900 kr.

Green bin - for plastic

Container type Collection Collection rate Containers per Year
240-liter green bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 12,000 kr.
240-liter green bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 18,700 kr.
660-liter large green bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 33,000 kr.
660-liter large green bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 51,425 kr.
       
      Each unloading
3 m³ underground container     6,600 kr.
4 m³ underground container     6,700 kr.
5 m³ underground container     6,800 kr.

Brown bin - for bio-waste

Container type Collection Collection rate Containers per Year
120-liter brown bin Less than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 15,500 kr.
120-liter brown bin More than 15 meters from waste collection vehicle 21 days 22,700 kr.
       
      Each unloading
3 m³ underground container     17,400 kr.

The fees are intended to cover the costs of the container, collection, and waste management. 

Fees other than annual fees:

15-meter rule

If waste collectors need to retrieve containers more than 15 meters from a waste collection vehicle, a charge will be added. You can avoid paying it by permanently moving the bins on the unloading day within 15 meters.

Fees for excess waste

If the bins are full before the unloading date, you can buy a labeled bag for excess waste or take it to a drop-off center or recycling center. Please note that for the collection of incidental excess waste that does not fit in containers, it must be in individually labeled bags. You can buy the bags at the stations of N1 in Reykjavík and at the Reykjavík City Service Center in Borgartún 12-14.

Fees for extra unloading

If a container has not been unloaded due to obstacles, incorrect sorting, or other reasons, you can request an extra pick up for unloading once the issue is resolved. The services are paid for according to the Fee Schedule.

Fees for the operation of recycling centers

A recycling facility fee is levied on each dwelling in Reykjavík to cover the City's share of the cost for operating Sorpa’s waste recycling centers.

Any other questions?

Contact us: upplysingar@reykjavik.is 

Telephone hours: Every weekday from 8:30am to 9am and 1pm to 2pm at 411 1111