Garbage collector

There are generally three bins at each home, one for plastic, one for paper, and the third is divided into two bins for food scraps and mixed waste. Further information on waste sorting is available at flokku.is.

If the garbage does not fit in the bin or it has been compressed in the bin so that it does not fall out when emptied, the garbage will be left behind and the homeowner must take it to the nearest recycling center.

Households can get a basket and paper bag for leftover food at the nearest Sorpa station. Plastic or corn bags may not be used as they do not decompose.

The following items go in the organic bin, among other things:

• leftovers
• eggshell
• coffee basket
• fish waste and bones

On private farms, the bin is divided into two sections with mixed waste. Organic waste is disposed of every 14 days.

The mixed waste bin includes, among other things:

• sanitary napkin
• wet wipes
• diapers
• vacuum cleaner bags

At private homes, the bin is divided into two parts for organic waste. Mixed waste is discharged every 14 days.

The plastic bin includes:

• snack bags
• plastic wrap
• plastic bags
• shampoo bottles
• plastic packaging

The plastic bin is emptied every 21 days.

The following items go in the paper and cardboard bin, among other things:

• newspapers
• letter bags
• pizza boxes
• paper packaging

The paper bin is emptied every 21 days.

Criteria

• Bins should be on the street side of houses.
• Location is at most 7 meters from the place where a garbage truck can stop.
• You shouldn't have to carry them up and down stairs (if possible).
• It is the responsibility of homeowners to clear snow from garbage cans and clear the path that needs to be taken with bins to the street.

If you place a barrel in a location other than specified by the standards, you must return the barrel to such a location on the day of discharge.

Barrels for a new house

In new buildings where there has not been a garbage collector before, owners must order garbage cans or deep containers in Gardabaer service portal. The cost of new bins and containers is included in the garbage collection fee, which is part of the property taxes.

Add or edit trash cans

You can order additional barrels or change barrels to Gardabaer service portalBarrels are charged according to the tariff and an administration fee is also charged for changes.

Dual bins for plastic and paper

You can choose to get a dual-compartment bin for plastic and paper.

• The capacity of the barrel is 240 liters.
• The barrel is split in a ratio of 60/40.
• The smaller compartment is 96 liters (plastic) and the larger compartment is 144 liters (paper and cardboard).

To get a dual-compartment bin for plastic and paper, you must agree that if the bin is overfilled or the waste has been compacted so that it does not fall out during disposal, the waste will be left behind. In that case, you must take the waste to a recycling center.

Contact Garðabær's Customer Service Center at 525 8500 or email gardabaer@gardabaer.is.

Order a lid or a fitting

If you need to order a lid or fitting or to let us know if a barrel was returned after unloading, you can send a tip to Tip website.

Small neighborhood centers in Garðabær accept glass, metal, textiles, and returnable bottles and cans. Large neighborhood centers also accept paper and plastic. The containers have smart sensors that ensure timely discharge and prevent full containers.

Small neighborhood stations

• Holtsvegur 49
• Sjálandsskóli
• Álftanes – Suðurnes by the golf course

Large neighborhood stations

• School Road 5
• Asgard
• Holtsvegur 21
• Álftanes – Norðurnes at the substation

Information about which neighborhood station is closest to you is at Sorpa website.

Do you have a comment about your neighborhood station? Send us a tip.

Garðabær's customer service center answers all questions about waste management over the phone. 525 8500 or to the email address gardabaer@gardabaer.is.