Packaging waste

Why is it important to recycle packaging waste?

Packaging waste, recoverable waste and recyclable waste; valuable materials are called by many different names. Plastic, cardboard, glass and metal packaging contains raw materials that can be recovered for reuse by sorting and recycling packaging correctly. Waste recovery reduces the need for virgin raw materials and energy, which is important for the retention of Earth’s carrying capacity and biodiversity. In addition to protecting the environment, sorting packaging materials also saves money, as the collection of mixed waste costs the most out of all household waste.

Separate collection of packaging waste

Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto provides its customers with services for the transport of packaging waste (glass, metal, cardboard, plastic). All residential properties and municipal administrative and service buildings located in the transport area of Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto can join the separate collection. It is also possible for properties outside of this area to join the collection on a case-by-case basis.

Packaging waste collection frequencies:

	Summer (weeks 18–40)	Winter (weeks 41–17)	Requires an application or notification to the Waste Committee.
Cardboard packaging	8 weeks	12 weeks	No
Metal and small metal items	16 weeks	16 weeks	No
Glass packaging	16 weeks	16 weeks	No
Plastic packaging	8 weeks	12 weeks	No