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86 collection points across the city for environmentally friendly disposal of Christmas trees now open, with collection lasting until January 31, 2024.

In the last quarter of the year, the Tallinn Strategic Management Office, in collaboration with PrügiBinGo, undertook a thorough inspection of mixed domestic waste containers to understand the current state of waste sorting among the city's residents. This survey, which randomly examined 900 such containers over ten observation days, primarily targeted households that have been authorized by district governments to compost at the source.

Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft decision to the City Council today, seeking to initiate the preparation of the "Tallinn Circular Economy Development Plan 2035" and concurrently introduce a new field of activity, "Circular Economy," into the "Tallinn 2035" strategy.

Separate collection of waste is the only way to ensure better recycling opportunities for different types of waste, thereby saving both the environment and resources. Tallinn residents can dispose of separately collected packaging at their place of origin or at public packaging points.

If the weather permits, the cleanup of environmental pollution that occurred decades ago in the park of the former Charlottenthal manor along Mustamäe tee will start in April. The cleanup plan is expected to be completed by mid-March, with the works lasting until June of the following year at the latest.

Next week, from March 18 to 24, residents of Tallinn will once again have the opportunity to dispose of large waste at waste treatment plants for free.

The spring cleaning in Tallinn has started, and by mid-April, it is planned to clear the remaining leaves, winter road maintenance residue, and debris raised by studded tires from the city roads and streets. First, pedestrian and bicycle paths and public transport stops will be cleaned of granite chips, while cleaning on roads is happening simultaneously.

Starting April 1, all Tallinn waste treatment plants will switch to their summer schedule. The Pääsküla, Rahumäe, Paljassaare, and Pärnamäe waste treatment plants will be open from 12.00 to 20.00 on weekdays and from 10.00 to 18.00 on weekends starting from the beginning of April.

During the first large waste collection campaign of the year, which took place from March 18 to 24, nearly 1,355 cubic meters of large waste were brought to Tallinn's waste stations.

On April 16, the MELT innovation forum will take place at The Creative Hub (Tallinna Kultuurikatel), exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on various industries and businesses along with the opportunities, threats, and challenges it presents.