SORTING AND RECYCLING

The litter that falls in our homes is not just waste. Much of this is high-quality raw material that can be reused.


It is therefore important that all residents sort and recycle waste from their homes.


General information about sorting and recycling can be found on the website Úrgangur.is

CLASSIFICATION OF DOMESTIC WASTE

  • Who takes care of waste in Suðurnes?

    Kalka waste disposal station deals with waste in Suðurnes.


    Terra collects waste from homes.


    More information on waste issues can be found on Kalka website.

  • What needs to be sorted at home?

    In every household, four categories of waste are collected:

    • Paper and cardboard
    • Plastic
    • Organic kitchen waste
    • Mix waste

    More information can be found on kalka's and Sorpa's website

  • When are the garbage cans at the homes emptied?

    On Kalka's website, you can access the waste collection calendar for each municipality.

  • Where to take the waste that is not picked up?

    You can take waste to neighborhood stations.  See information about the nearby stations on Kalka's website.


    The waste that is not collected at home and is not sorted at the neighborhood stations  is returned to recycling centers.


    More information about recycling stations on can be found on Kalka's website.

  • Good advice about barrels at home

    All residents must be responsible for the waste bins at their homes.

returnable packaging

  • Which packaging is subject to a return fee?

    The returnable packaging is only bottles made  for beverages, they are:

    • Plastic bottles
    • Glass bottles
    • Aluminum cans

    More information can be found on The Recycling (Endurvinnslustöðin) website

  • Where should returnable packaging be returned?

    In Suðurnes, there is a reception center for packaging subjected to payment.


    More information about receiving stations in Suðurnes  can be found on the Recycling  (Endurvinnslan) website.  

  • How much money do you get for returnable packaging?

    Information on the return fee for each unit can be found on the Recycling (Endurvinnslan) website.

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