suurjätteet

Suurjätteet, in Finnish waste management terminology, refers to bulky waste items that are too large to fit in ordinary household waste containers. The concept is used by municipalities to organize the collection and proper disposal or recycling of large items, reducing illegal dumping and promoting reuse and material recovery. The exact rules and services vary by municipality, but many offer scheduled bulky-waste collection days, drop-off points, or door-to-door pickup, sometimes with a per-item or per-ton fee.

Typical items accepted as suurjätteet include large furniture such as sofas, beds, wardrobes, and tables; mattresses; carpets and large textiles; large appliances like refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, and stoves; and other bulky household items such as bicycles or sporting equipment. Items that require special handling, such as hazardous materials (paints, solvents, chemicals), batteries, and certain electrical and electronic equipment, are generally not handled as standard suurjätteet and must be taken to designated collection points or handled through separate recycling streams.

Preparation and scheduling are usually required. Items should be emptied and cleaned as needed, doors may need to be removed, and broken glass or sharp edges should be secured. Some municipalities require registration or pre-booking for collection, and there may be limits on the number or size of items per collection. In many areas, suurjätteet are sorted for reuse, recycling, or energy recovery, supporting environmental goals and reducing landfill impact.

Overall, suurjätteet systems aim to provide convenient disposal for large household items while promoting safe handling and material recovery.