Animal carcasses from individuals and veterinary physicians Share
Not accepted
Not accepted
Not accepted
Carcasses of pets, horses, etc. without foreign materials.
Note that the carcasses of sheep, goats and cattle are classified under Risk category 1. Such waste is not accepted unless the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority has granted an exemption and with the prior agreement of SORPA bs.
Organic waste will not be allowed to be buried in Álfsnes after 31 December 2021.
- Canary
- Cat
- Charger
- Dog
- Foal
- Pet
- Pig
What happens to the material?
The material is buried at the SORPA landfill at Álfsnes.
Note should be made of veterinary physicians, veterinary clinics and pet cemeteries. It's also possible to deliver the carcasses for incineration to the receiving and incineration station of Kalka in Helguvík, Reykjanesbær. See kalka.is.
Animal carcasses from individuals and veterinary physicians
code 1211920| Payment required | 34,72 kr./kg |
Clothing and reusable items
Paper and cardboard
Metals and other recyclables
Various organic waste
Glass and minerals
Mixed ordinary wastes and bulky waste
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- Mixed municipal waste and similar waste
- Household waste and similar wastes
- Household waste for pre-sorting
- Compressible waste from construction and demolition
Special waste
Electrical equipment and hazardous waste
- Asbestos
- Light bulbs
- Medicines
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- Electrical and electronic equipment
- Refrigerators
- Small electrical equipment
- Display screens
- Large electric equipment
- Computers, printers and telephones
- Vehicle batteries
- Batteries
- Hazardous waste
