Spring clean-up – garden waste bins at all primary schools

From 8th to 11th May 2025, a clean-up day will take place in Hafnarfjörður under the banner 'CLEAN UP HAFNARFJÖRÐUR'. During this time, residents of Hafnarfjörður can dispose of garden waste in a container located in every neighbourhood, next to each primary school. The containers will be at the schools from the morning of Thursday, 8 May until 5 p.m. on Sunday, 11 May. Residents of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to take advantage of this service or to bring their bags directly to Sorpa. Please note that Sorpa accepts garden waste free of charge.

See opening hours for the Breiðhelli tip here.

Let's take an active part and use this service.

Residents are encouraged to use recycled packaging or reusable bags when cleaning. Please note that garden waste must not be put in bags in the bin; instead, the contents of the bags should be emptied directly into the bin.. It is also advisable, where possible, to collect garden waste in a compost heap in a convenient place in the garden and use it for composting. Residents in all neighbourhoods of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to take an active part in the clean-up. It is ideal, in the run-up to and during the clean-up days, to get to work in the garden, pruning bushes and flowerbeds.

Duties of landowners

In light of recent events, special attention is drawn to the fact that landowners are required to keep the growth of trees and shrubs on their land within the property boundaries. Tree growth can cause inconvenience and even danger to pedestrians and motorists. Plot owners are also advised that specific regulations apply to the construction of a boundary wall and fence on the plot, which it is important to familiarise themselves with.

Let's clean up Hafnarfjörður!

Let's clean, reuse, sort and pick!