Extra bags for general rubbish

Major holidays usually generate a bit more rubbish than is typical for other months of the year. In December and up to 14th January, the City of Hafnarfjörður plans to sell extra bags for general rubbish. These bags can be placed next to your rubbish bin and will be collected during the regular rubbish collection in the town during this period. The bags are made of biodegradable plastic and are specially marked for this project.

Orkutunna – extra eco-friendly bags

The extra bags are intended only for general household waste and will be collected at the next emptying of the grey bin. The grey bin is for general household waste such as food scraps, nappies and food-contaminated packaging, as well as metals. No recyclable paper or hazardous waste should be placed in this bin; in such cases, use the blue bin or take your waste to the nearest neighbourhood collection point or to Sorpa. Each grey bin is emptied every 14 days and the blue bin every 28 days.  A rubbish collection calendar for all neighbourhoods in Hafnarfjörður and further information can be found on the website of the City of Hafnarfjörður or Here 

The bags can be purchased at the Hafnarfjörður Customer Service Centre at Strandgata 6 and at the Service Centre on Norðurhellu, as well as at Ásvallalaug and Suðurbæjarlaug during their opening hours. 

The price per bag is kr. 550, which covers the cost of collection and disposal.