Roskakori

Roskakori is the Finnish term for a waste container used to collect garbage in homes, offices, and public spaces. It can be a small kitchen bin with a lid, or a larger outdoor bin. In many households, several roskakoreja are used to separate different types of waste, such as organic waste, paper, and general waste, while some municipalities require separate bins for glass, metal, or plastic. The word combines roska, meaning garbage, with kori, meaning basket, reflecting its function as a simple container for waste.

Etymology and usage in language are straightforward in Finnish. Roskakori is the general, everyday word for a waste bin, while more specific terms may describe particular kinds, such as a compact kitchen bin or an outdoor wheeled container. The concept is common across Finnish-speaking environments and is part of broader waste-management practices in Finland.

Design and features vary by purpose. Indoor roskakoreja are often made of plastic or metal and may include lids, removable inner bins, or foot pedals. Outdoor variants are typically larger, weather-resistant, and may be part of a multi-bin system for sorting waste at source. Color coding and labeling for different waste streams are common in municipal programs, helping households separate organic material, recyclables, and residual waste before collection.

In the context of waste management, roskakori is a basic yet essential element for daily waste handling and for supporting recycling and composting efforts at the household level. See also garbage can and waste container.