SORPA bs.
@sorpa.is
Waste management and solid waste-disposal are prominent modern urban services throughout the industrialized world. Iceland has in excess of 318,000 inhabitants, about 200,000 of whom live in Reykjavík, the capital, and its adjoining municipalities. Since 1991, The City of Reykjavík and fiveother municipalities have coordinated their solid waste disposal through an independent firm named SORPA, which these six municipalities jointly own and run. Seven representatives from the municipalities and the general manager, form SORPA’s Board of Directors. Municipalities with ownership are: Reykjavík Kópavogur Hafnarfjörður Garðabær Seltjarnarnes Mosfellsbær The formation of SORPA received a strong push from increased debate on environmental issues. Simultaneously, its formation was influenced by an Icelandic government policy issued in the early 1990s to reduce solid waste, step by step. The most densely populated area, the capital area, had already induced problems in waste disposal that had to be dealt with. Open waste areas at city borders and areas with unsorted waste covered by thin layers of earth had been the only options. Aesthetic problems were obvious, pollution evident and recycling absent. SORPA was designated to tackle the problems. SORPA has ca. 170 employment positions.
SORPA bs.'s Company Logos
SORPA bs.'s Brand Colors
Hex Code
Color name
RGB
HSL
CMYK
#00A255
Green Haze
0, 162, 85
151, 100, 32
100, 0, 48, 36
#FFFFFF
White
255, 255, 255
0, 0, 100
0, 0, 0, 0
#333333
Mine Shaft
51, 51, 51
0, 0, 20
0, 0, 0, 80
About SORPA bs.
SORPA is a leading brand in the field of waste management and recycling in Iceland. They offer a wide range of services to both individuals and businesses, including waste collection, recycling centers, and educational programs. For individuals, SORPA provides convenient drop-off locations for various types of waste, such as paper, plastic, and food leftovers.
They have recently introduced a new waste classification system in the capital area, where households will be able to separate their waste into four categories: food waste, paper and cardboard, plastic packaging, and mixed waste. Businesses can also benefit from SORPA's services, as they offer specialized waste collection and recycling solutions tailored to their specific needs. They provide efficient and sustainable waste management options to help businesses reduce their environmental impact.
In addition to their operational facilities, SORPA is committed to promoting awareness and education about waste management through various initiatives. They offer informative resources, organize group visits, and conduct house waste audits to educate and engage the community. With a strong focus on safety and quality, SORPA ensures that all waste is handled and processed responsibly.
Their professional team is dedicated to maintaining high standards and continuously improving their services. Contact SORPA for all your waste management and recycling needs. Join them in their mission to give a new life to plastic and contribute to a cleaner and greener environment
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1988
Company size
51-200 employees
