Mixed waste composition in Helsinki Metropolitan Area

A household mixed waste composition study in the Helsinki metropolitan area is carried out every three years.

The results are presented in averages and by property group as well %-share and kg/property/resident. The composition of mixed waste is broken down into 11 categories and subcategories thereof. The categories are:

• bio waste
• paper
• carton
• wood
• plastics
• glass
• metal
• textiles
• electrical appliances and batteries
• hazardous chemicals
• mixed waste

Household mixed waste composition study in the Helsinki metropolitan area 2021

Household mixed waste composition study in the Helsinki metropolitan area 2018

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