Products of concern
A product of concern is a product whose waste causes or may cause a health or environmental hazard, environmental disturbance or excessive littering...
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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...
Collection route for hazardous waste and reusable items
The spring collection rounds of 2025 will take place on two consecutive weekends: May 10–11 and May 17–18. The schedules are being updated. For two...
Instructional materials
Click on the image to view the materials, click on the corresponding link to download. Guides Waste cheat sheet ( est , rus ) Labels for collection...
Frequently asked questions
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...
Tallinn to give out waste sorting kits to city institutions
This spring, Tallinn will give out a total of 125 kits of sorted waste collection boxes to 24 city institutions for the purpose of improving and promoting waste sorting in city-managed institutions.
Hazardous waste and reusable items collected on two consecutive weekends
In the upcoming weekend and the following weekend, namely 13-14 May and 20-21 May, Tallinn residents can dispose of both hazardous waste and reusable items during the collection round near their homes.
Tallinn nurseries and schools teach children how to reduce waste
During the past school year, an environmental education programme had been carried out in Tallinn nurseries and schools encouraging children to reuse and recycle things and to develop the habit of sorting waste by type.
Tallinn Maritime Days to take programme to sea more than before
Today, Estonia’s largest maritime and family event published its programme. From 14-16 July, three of the capital’s ports (Vanasadam cruise area, Lennusadam and Noblessner harbour campus) will be hosting a densely packed cultural programme and many maritime activities.
Hazardous waste and reusable items collection events in October
During the weekends of October 21-22 and October 28-29, Tallinn residents can dispose of hazardous waste and reusable items at local collection events.