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What is bio-waste and why do I have to collect it separately? Bio-waste is divided into two: kitchen and canteen waste (i.e. food waste) and garden...
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Bio-waste
From 1 June 2023 at the latest, bio-waste must be collected in a separate bin on all properties and institutions, regardless of the number of...
Applying for a compost bin
NO MORE APPLICATIONS FOR BIO-WASTE HOME COMPOSTERS CAN BE SUBMITTED. 700 applications have been received and there are no more composters. According...
Applying for a bio-waste container
Please note! The 80-litre bio-waste containers are no longer available. Applications can only be made for 140-litre containers. According to the Waste...
Commissioning home compost bins and collection bins for bio-waste
In accordance with the Waste Act , the Tallinn Waste Management Plan 2022-2026 and the Tallinn Waste Management Regulations , waste must be collected...
Construction waste
Construction and demolition waste is waste generated during the construction, demolition, renovation or restoration of buildings or their parts...
Common rules of KOPLI 93 community garden
You are welcomed to be a KOPLI 93 community gardener! KOPLI 93 is a community that values mutual respect and kindness, togetherness, and collaboration...
Nature and sustainable values to be the centre of attention during spring break in Tallinn
Next week, 24-30 April, the spring school break offers children and young people in Tallinn the opportunity to take part in a diverse and exciting range of activities, from nature to exercise and from culture to robotics.
Separate collection of bio-waste mandatory from 1 June in Tallinn
From Thursday next week, 1 June, the separate collection of bio-waste will become mandatory on all properties in Tallinn, regardless of the intended purpose or number of apartments.
Tallinn residents begin diligently collecting biological waste by type
As of 1 June, collecting biological waste by type has become mandatory for all Tallinn properties regardless of intended purpose or number of apartments. Around two-thirds of city residents are collecting biological waste by type as of 1 June.