Rubbish should be put in the waste containers. Litter must not be left outside the containers or in the courtyard. Litter on the ground will attracts birds and rats to the courtyard. Waste must be sorted into the correct containers according to the sorting instructions. Buildings with more than 10 apartments have containers for biowaste, cardboard, paper, scrap metal, glass packaging, plastic packaging and mixed waste. Improperly sorted waste is a cost to the building, which the residents will pay for in their rent.
BIOWASTE
Biowaste is all organic, compostable matter, such as:
- meat, fish and berry waste
- vegetable peel and egg shells
- leftovers
- spoiled food
- coffee grounds with filter bag
- small amounts of kitchen paper, egg boxes
- no plastic bags, metal, glass
- no garden waste
Pour the liquids down the drain. Pack your biowaste in a newspaper, paper bag or biowaste bag.
MIXED WASTE
- nappies and sanitary towels
- vacuum cleaner bags
- unusable textiles that are not suitable for the collection of discarded textiles
- broken shoes, belts and bags
- plastic articles and toys
- light bulbs
- other non-recyclable waste
- biowaste only if no biowaste collection or composting
- no hazardous waste
Mixed waste is delivered to a waste incineration plant as fuel.
HAZARDOUS WASTE to a waste station or collection truck
Vaarallisia jätteitä ovat mm.
- energy-saving light bulbs, fluorescent tubes
- batteries for household appliances, small batteries
- alkaline detergents, dishwasher detergents
- medicines
- mercury thermometers
- vehicle batteries
- oils, oil filters
- paints, varnishes, solvents
- pesticides
PAPER
All clean and dry paper that comes with your mail
- newspapers and magazines
- advertisements and letters, envelopes
- including envelopes with windows
- no string, brown paper bags or plastic bags
CARDBOARD
- brown cardboard and paper, corrugated cardboard
- rinsed juice and milk cans, whether or not aluminium-lined
- cereal and biscuit boxes
- bags of sugar, flour and other paper bags
- egg boxes
Only clean and dry packages, including those with plastic windows. Flatten and pack tightly inside.
MUOVIPAKKAUKSET
- plastic food, detergent and other household packaging
- plastic bags and wrappers that have been packaging
Please note! No PVC plastic.
Only rinsed and dry packages. Very dirty plastic packaging must be put in mixed waste.
LASIPAKKAUKSET
• kirkkaat ja värilliset lasipurkit, -pullot ja -pakkaukset
• ei lasiastioita
• ei posliinia, kristallia, keramiikkaa
• ei ikkunalasia
PARISTOT
paristojen myyntipisteisiin
Kaikki paristot, nappi- ja ladattavat paristot, pienet akut
METALLI
- cans for preserves and beverages
- metal lids and caps
- saucepans and other metal vessels
- aluminium foil
- empty spray bottles, empty paint cans
- no hazardous waste
Rinse off the food waste before putting it in the container.
Try to store waste in its original packaging. Take liquid waste to the collection point in an intact and sealable container.
Old household appliances and furniture, as well as bulky waste, should be taken to a waste station. Exceptionally large quantities of waste generated during a move must also be taken to a waste station.
Usable furniture and goods should be taken to a recycling centre or flea market. For example, Goodwill Kouvola (Kuusaantie 1) accepts furniture in good condition, functioning household appliances, and usable dishes, lamps and carpets.
More information on waste issues and acceptable waste: