1. Ensure that all bins are accessible at the waste storage facility for sorting purposes
- Paper/cardboard
- Plastic
- Food scraps
- Mixed waste
- Metals
- Glass
- Textiles (aprons, tablecloths, clothes etc.)
Did you know that if litter is left on the floor or bins are overflowing, there is an extra disposal fee?
2. Make sure indoor sorting containers are easily available
- FRecycling bins with labels are available with markings through service providers , such as the Icelandic Waste Association
Did you know that any recycling container can be used indoors so do not hesitate to make use ofcontainers that are readily available to your business (such as containers that products are delivered in like eggs, mayonnaise, etc.) as long as the ingredients are recycled correctly?
3. Label bins and containers with the correct labels
- The labels can be downloaded free of charge at www.fenur.is
- Stickers with the labels can also be purchased from service providers
Did you know that it is best to get recycled materials (such as paper and plastic) straight into the bins/containersr instead of using bags because emptying the bags is more work for service providers?
4. Use the appropriate bin bag
- Paper bags for food scraps
- Transparent bags for recycling and general waste
Did you know that all black bagsar sortedir into non-recyclable general waste which is a more expensive category?
5. Print out recycling instructions for staff
- The Icelandic Waste Association og Terra have printable sorting instructions in Icelandic, English and Polish
- Place instructions by indoor sorting containers
Did you know that you can drive any paper,plastic and other categories that are abundant to the Icelandic Waste Association (Islenska Gamafelagid - if they are your service providers) og thus þalower the collection fees?
6. Monitor how things are going
- Monitors whether waste is being sorted correctly
- Start a discussion at staff meetings to find out the obstacles to sorting correctly and get suggestions from staff on how to do better
- Take the necessary steps to implement further changes to ensure correct recycling
Did you know that in rural areas, garbage generally goes to landfill, but in the capital area,t most of the general waste if used for energy efficiency?
Educational material on classification by service providers
Make sure cooking oil is sorted in original containers and keep receipts for the health inspection
