The refund of the return fee for vehicles has become automatic, but 30,000 ISK (from January 1, 2023) is paid as a return fee for each car that goes for recycling. Vehicles registered before 1980 are not subject to reimbursement because a processing fee has never been paid on them.
The payment takes place through the tax system, so Fjársyslan takes care of the payment if there is information about the bank account of the owner of the vehicle.
If the person has unpaid claims with the treasury collector, the return fee is offset against them. Notification of this measure will be sent to your inbox on island.is.
How do I dispose of vehicles?
Select the Apply button
Select vehicle to dispose of
Select recipient
Payment shall be received within two days after delivery of the vehicle
On vehicle disposal
A deregistered vehicle may be removed if it is confirmed that it has been returned for processing. This applies to all automobiles, whether the owner is entitled to a deposit or not.
Find a reception centre near you
Once you have selected a vehicle for disposal, you can take it to one of the following reception centres in the capital area and Selfoss.
If you are out of those areas, you must contact the relevant local authority regarding disposal
Terra, Móttökustöðin Gáma (Akranes)
Höfðasel 16, 300 Akranes
+354 535 2500
Íslenska gámafélagið (Borgarnes)
Sólbakka 12, 310 Borgarnes
+354 577 5757
Múlaþing (Djúpivogur)
Háaurar, 765 Djúpivogur
Múlaþing (Egilsstaðir)
Tjarnarás 11, 700 Egilsstaðir
Skaftárhreppur (Kirkjubæjarklaustur)
Gámavöllurinn á Kirkjubæjarklaustri, 880 Kirkjubæjarklaustur
Kjósarhreppur (Kjós)
Gámaplanið að Hurðarbaksholti, 276 Kjós
+354 566 7100
Flokka (Sauðárkrókur)
Borgarteigur 12, 550 Sauðárkrókur
Múlaþing (Seyðisfjörður)
Fjarðargötu, 710 Seyðisfjörður
Fjallabyggð (Siglufjörður)
Við Ránargötu, 580 Siglufjörður
Sorpsamlag Strandasýslu (Strandabyggð, Hólmavík)
Skeiði 3, 510 Strandabyggð, Hólmavík
+354 893 3531
Gámavöllur Mýrdalshrepps (Kubbur ehf) (Vík)
Smiðjuvegur 12, 870 Vík
+354 456 4166
Fjallabyggð (Ólafsfjörður)
Námuvegur 3, 625 Ólafsfjörður
Frequent questions about vehicle recycling
Service provider
The Financial Management AuthorityRelated organization
The Icelandic Transport AuthorityRelated organization
Icelandic Recycling Fund