Riskijäteiden

Riskijäteiden is a Finnish term that translates to "hazardous waste" in English. It refers to waste materials that pose a significant threat to human health or the environment due to their inherent properties. These properties can include flammability, corrosivity, reactivity, toxicity, or infectiousness.

Examples of riskijäteiden commonly found in households include certain cleaning products, paints, solvents, batteries, fluorescent lamps, pesticides, and electronic waste. In industrial settings, the range of hazardous waste can be much broader and may include chemical residues, heavy metals, radioactive materials, and medical waste.

Proper management of riskijäteiden is crucial to prevent pollution and protect public health. This typically involves collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal by specialized facilities equipped to handle these dangerous substances safely. In Finland, as in many other countries, there are strict regulations governing the handling and disposal of hazardous waste to minimize its negative impacts. Consumers are often advised to take their household hazardous waste to designated collection points rather than disposing of it with regular garbage or by pouring it down drains.