Sekajätteitä

Sekajätteitä refers to mixed waste, a category of household or commercial refuse that contains a variety of non-separated materials. This type of waste is typically generated when individuals or businesses do not sort their waste into designated categories such as recyclables, food scraps, or hazardous materials. The composition of sekajätteitä can vary widely depending on the source but often includes items like plastic films, soiled paper products, ceramics, textiles, and non-recyclable packaging.

The primary method for dealing with sekajätteitä is often incineration, where the waste is burned at high temperatures. This process can generate energy, which is then used for heating or electricity production. Alternatively, sekajätteitä may be sent to landfills, though this is becoming less common in many regions due to environmental concerns and the desire to recover resources. Proper sorting of waste at the source is encouraged to divert materials that can be recycled or composted, thereby reducing the volume of sekajätteitä and its environmental impact. Many municipalities provide guidelines on what constitutes sekajätteitä to assist residents in proper waste management.