Recycling and waste disposal in housing locations of Soihtu
Waste disposal in housing locations of Soihtu is handled with concentrated waste collection points in which most of the container are deep collection containers.
Especially when planning a move, try to get rid of usable items well in advance, for example, through digital recycling channels. Please note that no belongings may be left in the hallways of residential buildings or at waste collection points. You must take care of their proper recycling yourself.
If the waste collection point you normally use is full, do not leave garbage bags or other waste outside the containers, but use other collection containers in the area (see maps below). Waste left outside containers increases collection costs and can attract vermin to the area.
How to recycle most common household waste?
What: Food scraps, fruit peels, coffee grounds with filters, tea bags, paper towels, paper napkins, potting soil.
Why: Biowaste can be converted into biogas and compost soil.
What: Household plastic packaging, detergent bottles, plastic bags and sacks, tubes and containers, PVC and Styrofoam packaging
(NOT plastic items such as toys or buckets).
Why: Recycled plastic can be made into new plastic products, reducing the need for oil.
What: Milk cartons, pizza boxes, cardboard packaging, cardboard boxes, paper bags, toilet and kitchen paper rolls.
Why: Carton can be recycled several times into new fiber.
What: Newspapers, advertising mail, printer paper, envelopes, notebook pages.
Why: Paper can be recycled into new fiber, reducing the demand for virgin wood.
What: Empty glass bottles and jars (without lids or caps).
Why: Glass is 100% recyclable and can be melted and reused almost endlessly.
What: Tin cans, aluminum cans, metal lids, cutlery, pots and pans.
Why: Recycling metal saves a significant amount of energy compared to producing new metal.
What: Anything that cannot otherwise be recycled (e.g., dirty packaging, diapers and sanitary products, pet waste, vacuum cleaner bags).
Why: Mixed waste is typically incinerated, so keep this category as small as possible.
Waste collection points
Waste is sorted into mixed waste, bio waste, paper, cardboard, plastic and metal. The waste collection points are located behind B building, in front of F building, between C and T buildings, next to K building and next to building O. Plastic recycling bins have yellow lids. Cardboard collection only next to the building O and buildings ADEF.
Electric waste can be taken to a container behind buildings MNOP. The container is closed, but you can leave the items next to the container and Soihtu Facility Services will take them where they belong. Also broken furniture and other large mixed waste can be left next to the mixed waste’s container behind MNOP.
See the map below for exact locations of the waste collection points in Kortepohja Student Village.
Waste is sorted into mixed waste, bio waste, paper, cardboard, plastic and metal. The waste collection points are located in the courtyard, just next to building D. Plastic recycling bins have yellow lids.
Waste disposal in Soihtu Vehkakuja is handled with concentrated waste collection points in which most of the container are deep collection containers. Waste is sorted into mixed and compostable waste, paper, plastic and metal. Cardboard collection point can be found separately.
Waste collection points can be found in front of buildings A and B. Separate cardboard waste collection point is next to building A. Plastic waste can be sorted in the waste collection point next to building A, you can recognize the bin of the yellow lid. See the map below.
Why Recycle?
- Save natural resources: Recyclable materials can be turned into new products without heavy use of virgin raw materials.
- Reduce the amount of waste: The more you sort, the less mixed waste is generated.
- Lower your carbon footprint: Recycling uses less energy than producing new materials.
- Save money: Mixed waste is the most expensive to handle, so proper sorting helps reduce housing company waste management costs.
Recycling Tips for Student Life
- Keep small sorting bins at home to make recycling effortless.
- Rinse packaging quickly — it doesn’t need to be perfectly clean.
- Take waste to outdoor collection bins on your way out, for example when heading to class.
- Check your building’s sorting instructions and the locations of waste collection points.
- Take usable household items to the Student Village’s Swap Market for other residents to use.
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