The refund of the vehicle deposit has been automatically generated, but ISK 30,000 (from January 1, 2023) is paid in deposit for each vehicle that is recycled.
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. Vehicles registered before 1980 are not subject to refund because they have never been paid a processing fee.
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
You start by logging in with your electronic national ID. Then you select and confirm which of your vehicles you intend to recycle. After you’ve done that, you can hand your car over to any of the connected recycling companies. After the car has been handed over and de-registered by the recycling company your will receive the deposit.
After your car has been handed over and de-registered by the recycling company your should receive your payment to your state collector account within 2 days.
After confirming your car for recycling in the digital recycling service you can take your car to any of the connected recycling companies.
You will receive ISK 30,000 when you recycle your car.
No, a vehicle that still has loans on it cannot be recycled.
If more than one owner is registered on the vehicle a certificate on paper must be returned to the receiving station.
Number plates should accompany the vehicle when it's handed over to a recycling company.
