Garden waste bins at primary schools, 21st–25th May

Garden waste collected from neighbourhood bins

There will be a change to this year's collection days: containers for garden waste will be placed at all of the council's primary schools. The containers will be at the schools from the morning of Thursday, 21st May until 5 p.m. on Sunday, 24th May. Residents of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to make use of this service or to take their bags directly to Sorpa. Please note that garden waste must not be put into bags in the bin; instead, the bags must be emptied into the bin. Residents are encouraged to use recycled packaging or reusable bags when cleaning up. It is also ideal, where possible, to collect garden waste in a compost heap in a convenient spot in the garden and use it for composting.

From 21st to 24th May, clean-up days are taking place in Hafnarfjörður under the heading Let's clean up Hafnarfjörður residents in Hafnarfjörður can then dispose of garden waste in a container at the local primary school. Residents in all neighbourhoods of Hafnarfjörður are encouraged to take an active part in the clean-up, and it is ideal to get to work in the garden, prune bushes and flowerbeds in the run-up to and during the clean-up days. Clean-up days are already underway for many residents, as the weather, more time at home and the current situation in society have encouraged a spirit of enterprise and a desire for the outdoors. 

See opening times for the recycling centre at Breidhellu here.

Change in the arrangement of cleaning between years

In recent years, garden waste has been collected from residents' homes, but in light of the current circumstances, it has been decided to change the arrangement and delivery of the service. These unprecedented times call for increased caution and public health measures, and the service's existence has also been a matter of debate in recent months. It is hoped that this year's revised arrangement will lead to a reduction in the amount of plastic bags and landfill associated with garden clearances, and that it will increase recycling and composting. In this way, the change will also contribute to reducing emissions and pollution overall. Residents are encouraged to use recycled packaging and reusable bags.

Duties of landowners

In view of recent events, special attention is drawn to the fact that Landowners are required to keep the growth of trees and shrubs on the plot within the boundaries of the plot. . Tree growth can cause inconvenience and even danger to pedestrians and motorists. Plot owners are also advised that certain rules apply to construction of a shelter wall and fencing within the grounds which is worth looking into before you set off.

Let's clean up Hafnarfjörður!

Let's clean, reuse, sort and pick!