WASTE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS

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1 WASTE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS 2012 Asikkala Heinola Hollola Hämeenkoski Kärkölä Lahti Myrskylä Nastola Orimattila Padasjoki Pukkila Sysmä

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sorting instructions for blocks of flats and terraced houses...4 Sorting instructions for detached houses and small blocks of flats...6 How to identify different types of plastics...7 Recyclable waste...8 Paper...8 Cardboard...8 Glass...8 Small metal objects...8 Electrical equipment...9 Large and heavy objects...9 Large metal objects Wood Twigs and brushwood Garden waste Hazardous waste The waste sorting instructions are based on waste management regulations approved by the municipalities. 2

3 BLOCKS OF FLATS AND TERRACED HOUSES Multi-unit dwellings with at least 10 apartments in Asikkala, Heinola, Hollola, Lahti, Nastola and Orimattila are obliged to have five waste sorting bins. MIXED WASTE BIOWASTE ENERGY WASTE PAPER Cardboard DETACHED HOUSES AND SMALL BLOCKS OF FLATS with less than 10 apartments In all municipalities, all detached and terraced houses with less than 10 apartments are obliged to have two waste sorting bins. MIXED WASTE ENERGY WASTE In addition, all small blocks of flats with at least three apartments shall have a waste paper collection bin. PAPER Paper, cardboard, glass and small metal objects are taken to recycling points. Composting of bio waste is recommended for small blocks of flats. 3

4 BLOCKS OF FLATS AND TERRACED HOUSES WASTE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS (Multi-unit dwellings with at least 10 flats) BIOWASTE organic, compostable waste food waste, fruit peels, waste from vegetables and root crops, eggshells, small bones coffee grounds and tea leaves, along with filter papers kitchen roll and paper napkins flower soil and plant waste wood chips and sawdust (not from impregnated wood) wood-based pet bedding (wood shavings or sawdust, pellets, etc.) paper bags or newspaper used as a drying agent ENERGY WASTE (COMBUSTIBLE WASTE) plastic and textile waste plastic food packaging such as jars, bags, boxes, wrappings, and trays plastic products with identification code 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, or 07, such as bottles, buckets, canisters, and plastic bags tinted cartons, drawing papers, and photos EPS sheets, trays, and cases disposable containers, including those made of cardboard dirty carton-type containers, such as pizza boxes and ice-cream cartons pieces of wood and particleboard, even painted, varnished, surface-treated, or plastic-coated clothes, including tights (but not real or artificial leather, shoes, or rainwear) home textiles such as curtains, quilts and blankets, pillows, sheets, and rag rugs foam plastic for instance, mattresses with fabric covers (taking these to waste reception stations is preferable) plastic tarpaulins, scrims, and nets plastic safety threads, strings, and bands Not to be disposed of as energy waste (combustible waste): PVC (code 03) products containing aluminium, such as coffee bags and foil-lined crisp packets videotapes, cassette tapes, DVDs, and CDs, or their cases binders, plastic folders, transparencies, and sticky-backed plastic nappies and sanitary towels, etc. FOR HOW TO IDENTIFY DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLASTICS, SEE PAGE 7 4

5 SAVE SPACE BY FLATTENING THE PACKAGES! CARDBOARD paper and cardboard packaging waste corrugated cardboard, cardboard boxes, and brown paper carton, cardboard and paper packages, such as biscuit or cereal packages, sugar and flour bags, and cardboard sleeves from multipacks cartons from milk, juice, or detergent (also aluminium-lined) egg cartons and pizza boxes toilet-paper and kitchen-roll tubes cardboard sleeves from multipacks of drinks (e.g., six-packs) plastic-coated wrapping papers, such as for photocopy paper PAPER received through the letterbox newspapers and magazines advertisements and all envelopes writing and photocopy paper (also coloured) recycled paper telephone directories and paperback books MIXED WASTE unsuitable for recycling packages containing aluminium, such as coffee or crisp bags nappies, sanitary towels, and other toiletries shoes, leather, and artificial-leather products chinaware, ceramics, window glass, and mirrors PVC (code 03) and unrecognised plastics, such as plastic toys and packages, plastic wallpapers, floor coverings, trimmings, hoses, rugs with rubber-style lining, gloves and mittens, raincoats, coated tablecloths, transparencies, plastic folders, and cards Vacuum-cleaner bags, light bulbs, cigarette butts, and chewing gum packages that contain food and large bones videotapes, cassette tapes, DVDs, and CDs, or their cases 5

6 WASTE SORTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR DETACHED HOUSES AND SMALL BLOCKS OF FLATS (with fewer than 10 flats) ENERGY WASTE (COMBUSTIBLE WASTE) plastic, paper and cardboard packaging waste, and textiles plastic food packaging such as jars, bags, boxes, wrappings, and trays plastic products with identification code 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, or 07, such as bottles, buckets, canisters, and plastic bags tinted cartons, drawing papers, and photos EPS sheets, trays, and cases disposable containers, including those made of cardboard dirty carton-type containers, such as pizza boxes and ice-cream cartons cartons, cardboard, and paper packages, such as biscuit or cereal packages, sugar and flour bags, and cardboard sleeves from multipacks cartons from milk, juice, or detergent (not lined with aluminium) kitchen roll and paper napkins egg or fruit cartons toilet-paper and kitchen-roll tubes paper and gift wrappings pieces of wood and particleboard, even painted, varnished, surface-treated, or plastic-coated clothes, including tights (but not real or artificial leather, shoes, or rainwear) home textiles such as curtains, quilts and blankets, pillows, sheets, and rag rugs foam plastic for instance, mattresses with fabric covers plastic tarpaulins, scrims, and nets plastic safety threads, strings, and bands Clean paper and cardboard packages should be taken to a recycling point, if possible. Not to be disposed of as energy waste (combustible waste): PVC (code 03) products containing aluminium, such as coffee bags and foil-lined crisp packets videotapes, cassette tapes, DVDs, and CDs, or their cases binders, plastic folders, transparencies, and sticky-backed plastic nappies and sanitary towels, etc. 6

7 HOW TO IDENTIFY DIFFERENT TYPES OF PLASTICS MIXED WASTE unsuitable for recycling packages containing aluminium, such as coffee or crisp bags nappies, sanitary towels, and other toiletries shoes, rubber, leather items, and artificial-leather products chinaware, ceramics, window glass, and mirrors PVC (code 03) and unrecognised plastics, such as plastic toys and packages, plastic wallpapers, floor coverings, trimmings, hoses, rugs with rubber-style lining, gloves and mittens, raincoats, coated tablecloths, transparencies, plastic folders, and cards Vacuum-cleaner bags, light bulbs, cigarette butts, and chewing gum packages that contain food and large bones videotapes, cassette tapes, DVDs, and CDs, or their cases 7

8 RECYCLABLE WASTE Recyclable waste can be taken to recycling points, the Waste Treatment Centre, or waste reception stations at no charge. For addresses, visit our Web site at or or call PHJ s service and sorting information desk at on weekdays between 9am and 3pm. PAPER newspapers and magazines advertisements and all envelopes photocopy papers and printouts, with or without colour recycled paper phone directories, product catalogues, and paperback books CARDBOARD corrugated cardboard, cardboard boxes and brown paper cartons, cardboard, and paper packages, such as biscuit or cereal packages, sugar and flour bags, and cardboard sleeves from multipacks egg cartons and pizza boxes plastic-coated wrapping papers, such as for photocopy paper cartons from milk, juice, or detergent (also aluminium-lined) toilet-paper and kitchen-roll tubes GLASS coloured and clear packaging glass, such as glass bottles and jars, with lids and caps removed, with or without rings, collars, and labels. Return refundable bottles to the shop. SMALL METAL OBJECTS tins and beverage cans empty paint pots empty spray cans metal lids and caps aluminium moulds, lids, foil, etc. Return refundable beverage cans to the shop. No plate glass, lamps, mirrors, or chinaware small amounts may be disposed of as mixed waste 8

9 OTHER HOUSEHOLD WASTE Electrical equipment Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) includes household appliances or equipment that requires electrical current or batteries. They are accepted at all waste stations, free of charge. The equipment must be designed for household use. Fluorescent tubes and lamps without packaging, as well as light fittings, are also accepted free of charge. When bringing waste remove any packaging from the equipment bring only entire devices remove dust bags from vacuum cleaners remove bulbs from light fittings: fluorescent tubes, energy-saving lights, and LED lamps are collected in a separate bin, and ordinary incandescent lamps are disposed of with mixed waste remove cardboard from fluorescent tubes you can leave batteries inside (and also bring the spare batteries) the toner cartridges can be left in printers electrical cords (kettles leads etc.) can be left in the devices LARGE AND HEAVY OBJECTS The Waste Treatment Centre and waste reception stations accept large objects, such as padded furniture, spring mattresses, toilet seats, wash basins, windows, and insulation wool, subject to a charge in accordance with the price list. You can offer for sale or give away objects that are in working condition by using our online bulletin board, Kierrätyskaista ( Recycling lane ), at Bring clothes and objects that are in good condition to a recycling centre 9

10 LARGE METAL OBJECTS Bring large metal objects to the Waste Treatment Centre or waste reception station yourself. They accept metal objects, such as bicycles, gas and charcoal barbecues, wood-burning sauna stoves, roofing sheets, ladders, exhaust pipes, metal furniture, stew pots, and pans, free of charge. See also Electrical equipment. WOOD Plywood, chipboard, boards, sawdust, fibreboard, and broken wooden furniture (tables, chairs, beds, shelves, etc.) are accepted at the Waste Treatment Centre and waste reception stations. TWIGS AND BRUSHWOOD All branches and trunks of trees thinner than a wrist are considered twigs and brushwood. The branches can have leaves and needles. Also, hawthorn and other bushes that have been cut down are considered twigs and brushwood. 10 Twigs and brushwood must be brought as a separate lot that contains no other types of waste. The twigs and brushwood must not include garden waste, wood thicker than 10 cm, mixed waste, soil, stones, bricks, or metal. Twigs and brushwood must be brought as a separate lot. GARDEN WASTE Garden waste refers to leaves, needles, and grass created during raking of a garden. Garden waste also includes groundcover, weeds with roots, fruit that has fallen from trees, and cones. The pile must not include twigs and brushwood, pieces of wood, stones, rubbish, or other types of waste. Garden waste can include some soil and sand but not stones that could cause problems for filtering of the waste at the composting facility. Garden waste must be brought as a separate lot. RECEIPT OF GARDEN WASTE Garden waste is accepted FREE OF CHARGE as follows: Kujala Waste Treatment Centre, in Lahti, as well as the Heinola and Hollola waste reception stations: Twigs and brushwood, and garden waste without limitations, all year round The Asikkala and Orimattila waste reception stations: Twigs and brushwood, and garden waste all year round in 1 m 3 lots The Padasjoki waste reception station: Twigs and brushwood, and garden waste in May, September, and October in 1m 3 lots The Sysmä waste reception station: Twigs and brushwood and garden waste all year round without quantitative limitations, and garden waste in May, September, and October in lots of up to 1 m 3

11 Hazardous waste Hazardous household waste includes paints, glues, varnishes, solvents, wood-protection liquids, oil-separators, oils, shock absorbers, batteries, antifreeze solutions, gear oils, brake fluids, motor detergents, control substances, strong cleaning agents, etc. Take hazardous waste to staffed reception points. Hazardous waste is accepted free of charge up to 50 litres and 50 kg per household/year at all waste reception stations, special collection points for hazardous waste, and the circulating waste collection vehicle. Always bring hazardous waste in its original packaging if possible. Contact information and collection schedules are available in the Lokki (Seagull) calendar at and at Batteries and small accumulators can be returned to the shop. Pharmacies accept unused medication and mercury thermometers. Impregnated wood and sawdust are accepted at waste reception stations. Appliances classified as hazardous waste, such as refrigerators, freezers, television sets, monitors, fluorescent tubes, and energy-saving lights, without packaging are accepted at collection points for electronic waste, free of charge. Fluorescent tubes and energy-saving lights can also be brought to any of the six special collection points for hazardous waste, and the circulating waste collection vehicle. See section Electrical equipment, page 9. 11

12 For up-to-date information, visit our Web site at Päijät-Häme Waste Management Ltd Sapelikatu 7, FI Lahti, Finland Kujala Waste Treatment Centre: Mon. Fri. at 7am - 8pm Service and sorting information desk, open Mon. Fri. from 9am to 3pm, tel BE SMART, make LESS WASTE ALL YEAR ROUND Illustrations: Anita Polkutie Markprint 40096, Lahti, Finland, 8/2012