Do you want to take part in the environmental watch 2026?

Clubs and groups in Hafnarfjörður are offered the opportunity to monitor the environment, that is, to take on the task of cleaning defined areas in return for financial support for the work. This is a collaborative project between the municipality and community organizations regarding the care of the town’s land. Hafnarfjörður never stops its environmental watch.

The project “environmental watch” focuses on the care and beautification of the town, and as before, the goal is to strengthen environmental awareness among residents, create a more beautiful town, and increase cleaning efforts. Clubs and groups in Hafnarfjörður can receive a grant of 150,000 ISK for cleaning a designated area twice a year. The application deadline is April 22nd.

Only twelve groups can participate at a time

Hafnarfjörður has been divided into twelve areas. In each area, emphasis is placed on cleaning litter and debris along main paths and roads, near streams/ponds, along the shoreline, in natural lava fields, and in open/green spaces.

The groups selected will clean their area twice per year: once between May 1 and June 1, and once between September 1 and 30.

Environmental Watch area division

Who can take part?

All clubs, organizations and groups in Hafnarfjörður may apply to participate in the Environmental Watch. One group is assigned to each area, and a total of twelve groups can collaborate with the town on the project.

When assigning areas, consideration will be given to the composition of the group and the type of area, that is, how accessible it is. Each group must have a group leader who handles communication with the town’s environment and planning division and coordinates, in consultation with them, when and how the cleaning will take place.

If groups composed of children or teenagers apply (for example younger sports teams or scout groups), it is required that the group leader and responsible party be an adult, and that adults work with the children during the cleaning. The reason for this is mainly safety requirements, as cleaning will take place near areas where dangers may be present, such as roads, streams, and the shore.

Applications must include the following information:

• Name of club/organization/group
• Main goals and purpose of the group
• A short description of activities over the past 3 years
• Number of members and age distribution (children, teenagers, adults)
• Who will carry out the work (if children/teenagers, who will work with them)
• How the grant will be used
• Preferred areas, if any
• Name and contact information for the group manager (address, phone, email)

Staff from the environment and planning division of Hafnarfjörður supervise the work in each area, assess how it is carried out, suggest improvements when needed, and handle the disposal of collected waste. Garbage bags can be obtained from the town’s service center at Norðurhella 2 if groups request them.

The application deadline is April 22, 2026. Applications should be sent to: ishmael@hafnarfjordur.is

Further information is available from the town’s service desk at tel. 585‑5500 and from Ishmael David: ishmael@hafnarfjordur.is