Household waste management

In Hämeenlinna and Hattula, waste management is handled by Kiertokapula Oy

• organizes the reception, processing, and recovery of waste
• manages waste transport
• provides waste management advice

The waste search tool on Kiertokapula’s website helps you find out how your waste should be sorted and where it can be delivered. A large portion of household waste is accepted free of charge.

On Kiertokapula’s website, you can also find information on the opening hours of waste treatment areas and recycling centers, as well as more detailed instructions for delivering waste.

Contact Kiertokapula when you want to

• join the waste management service, i.e., arrange for the emptying of mixed and bio-waste bins, plastic, cardboard, glass, and metal packaging bins, or multi-compartment bins
• report a shared mixed waste or bio-waste bin
• agree on a suspension of waste transport for a maximum of 12 months
• change the emptying interval of a mixed waste bin; the maximum possible interval is 12 weeks
• find information on waste bin emptying fees, the basic fee, or the prices for waste treatment areas

Kolmenkierto manages waste management authority duties

The waste management authority duties in Hämeenlinna and Hattula are managed by the Kolmenkierto waste board.

Contact the waste management authority services when you want to

• submit a composting notification
• report the independent processing of sludge on a farm
• apply for a permit for the joint processing of sludge
• report the composting of sludge generated on the property
• apply for a suspension of waste transport for more than 12 months
• apply for an amendment to a waste fee (Note: The waste fee must be paid by the due date stated on the invoice, even if an alteration is being sought.)
• find information on waste management regulations or waste charges

Emptying the decanting tank

The property holder is responsible for ordering the emptying of the decanting tank. You can order the decanting tank emptying from a transport company of your choice.

Background and legislation

The organization of waste management is regulated in Chapter 4, Sections 28–31 of the Waste Act (646/2011).

Further information

Contact information