Rubbish collection
In Hafnarfjörður, households are legally required to separate their waste into four streams: food waste, mixed waste, plastic and paper. In addition, residents are required to sort glass, metals, textiles and deposit-free packaging, which can be disposed of at local collection points or the nearest recycling centre. Food waste and general waste are collected every fortnight, while plastic packaging and paper are collected every 28 days.
All general information about the four-stream household waste collection can be found on the website. www.flokkum.is.
Specific information for Hafnarfjörður can be found below.
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Next rubbish collection
Enter a street name and get a rubbish collection calendar for that area.
A few points for residents to bear in mind:
Residents are asked and encouraged to keep their premises tidy and to properly secure their rubbish bins. This ensures safety and makes the work of those who collect waste for the City of Hafnarfjörður easier.
- Snow needs to be cleared from the storage area to keep the route to the containers clear. If this is not done, there is a risk the containers will not be collected.
- Stairs must be accessible, not slippery, and have a ramp for moving containers over them.
- It's not good to overfill the bins; if they are packed too tightly, the rubbish can get stuck and won't fall out during collection.
- Staff must be able to do their jobs without taking off their gloves. This applies to locks, fastenings and doors that need to be operated for emptying to take place.
Rubbish sorting
In Hafnarfjörður, households are legally required to separate their waste into four streams: food waste, mixed waste, plastic and paper. In addition, residents are expected to sort glass, metal, textiles and deposit-return packaging, which can be taken to local drop-off points or the nearest recycling centre.
Food remains
The organic bin includes, among other things:
- Eggshell
- Food remains
- Coffee grounds
- Fish waste and bones
Organic waste is collected every fortnight.
Mixed waste
The mixed waste bin includes, among other things:
- Wet wipes
- Vacuum cleaner bags
- Nappies
- Fancy tie
Mixed waste is collected every fortnight.
Paper and cardboard
The paper bin includes, among other things:
- Newspapers
- Envelopes
- Pizza boxes
- Fern
The paper bin is emptied every 28 days.
Plastic packaging
The plastic bin includes, among other things:
- Snack bags
- Plastic films
- Plastic bags
- Shampoo bottles
The plastic bin is emptied every 28 days.
Neighbourhood stations
Glass, metals, textiles and deposit-return packaging will be collected on neighbourhood stations.
- Small neighbourhood stations are at two locations in Hafnarfjörður. Three more will be added in summer 2024. Here you can dispose of glass, metal, textiles and refundable packaging.
- Large neighbourhood collection centres are located at four sites in Hafnarfjörður. There you can dispose of plastic, glass, metal, textiles, paper and cardboard, as well as packaging subject to a deposit scheme.
New and smarter roles for neighbourhood centres
Sensors will be installed in all kerbside bins to ensure timely collection, and metal packaging and glass will be collected at all kerbside points. More about the new and smart roles of neighbourhood centres.
Hazardous materials and large objects
Hazardous materials must not be put in rubbish bins. Hazardous materials, metals, timber and other large and heavy items that can damage equipment should be taken to a recycling centres.
Questions and Answers about the new classification system
On the page flokkum.is You can find answers to common questions. There you can find out more about the new sorting system, kerbside bins and everything to do with the new wheelie bins.
Rubbish bin arrangement
Here you can find information about Arrangement of rubbish bins in blocks of flats and detached houses.
It is the responsibility of the property owner and the residents' association to ensure that the correct number of bins for each category is provided.
Buy dustbins
On My pages you can Buy new 240L wheelie bins and order Removal of extra barrels.
At Service Centre It is possible to buy new lids for the bins (model year 2013 or newer) and get new stoppers. Property owners in Hafnarfjörður own their rubbish bins and are responsible for their purchase, renewal and maintenance.
Neighbourhood bins
There are nearby bins at six places in Hafnarfjörður. At all locations there are containers for paper, plastic and glass, as well as clothes containers from RKÍ and bottle containers from the Scouts at some of them. A large metal container is located at the neighbourhood station by the Fjørður.
- Tjarnarvellir, by Bónus
- Hlíðarberg, near Iceland
- Middle row, by Nettó
- Hólshraun, by Fjarðarkaup
- Sólvangur, at Sólvang
- Fjarðargata, by the Fjord
Rubbish bin storage
Proper disposal and handling of rubbish is very important. Various organisations offer solutions in this area.
Locks on locked refuse containers must be compatible with the system used by the City of Hafnarfjörður. The locks can be obtained, for example, from Húsasmiðjan, Lásahúsið, Neyðarþjónustan and Lásaþjónustan.
Soil release
At Bolaöldum, it is permitted to dispose of reusable, inert material such as soil, gravel and rock. It is also permitted to dispose of concrete rubble that has had all protruding iron cut off and been cleared of other materials, for example insulation, cardboard and cladding.
Smaller loads of waste can be taken with Rubbish at Breiðhellu. Residents do not pay for the disposal of waste from daily household operations. Businesses do not pay for recyclable materials. The disposal of grass, tree cuttings and garden waste from households is free of charge at Sörpa.