Hazardous waste is a substance or object that poses substantial threat or harm to health or environment.

Hazardous waste includes:
– energy-saving bulbs and other fluorescent tubes
– mercury thermometers and unused medicine
– used car batteries, waste oil, oil filters and other oily waste
– solvents like turpentine, paint thinner, acetone and cleaning solvents
– unhardened paint, glue, varnish, wood-protective liquid and wood preservative
– aerosol cans (emitting fizzing, sloshing sounds, chemical hazard label)
– impregnated wood
– base washing and cleaning agents
– pesticides and disinfectants
– New Year’s tin (due to lead content).

The nearest collection point for hazardous waste:

– Tyynenmerenkatu 11, 00220 Hki
– Itämerenkatu 21, 00180 Hki
– Pursimiehenkatu 4, 00150 Hki

For more information:
– www.hsy.fi
– HSY customer service 09 1561 2110