It’s all in the tube

The new era of residential living calls for brand new recycling solutions. At Kruunuvuorenranta, there is a new, innovative pipeline-based waste collection system which introduces hi-tech into waste management on an unprecedented scale.

Using an underground pipe network, waste travels to the waste collection station in a flash. Trucks gather the waste and transport them onwards – waste is utilized as recycled material, incinerated for energy or converted into biogas.

The effect on residents’ every-day living comfort is clear. The traditional waste bins disappear from the yard and the truck traffic in the vicinity of the houses is reduced considerably. The system is easy to use, safe and silent to operate.

But how does it work, then? The waste collection points are usually located in connection to the exits in each block. The residents sort out the waste – mixed waste, biowaste, paper, cardboard and plastic packaging – and take them to the appropriate waste collection point. That’s all one needs to do – the waste collection points empty themselves, automatically. Zooooom – traveling at 70 km/h, the waste is whisked away to the waste collection station to their designated waste containers. Trucks pick up the full containers from the station and transport the waste for further processing.

We can sort it out!

Sorting out the waste - the right way - is the key. There are five separate waste point - don`t get them mixed up! Don`t worry, common sense is really the only tool needed here. Here`s your quick guide to a greener tomorrow - pretty soon you`ll be a recycling champion!

Take care of the tube

According to Finnish legislation on waste management, biowaste and mixed waste must be placed in a bag. Biowaste must have its own, biodegradable bag; mixed waste can be placed in e.g. regular grocery store plastic bags. The plastic packages should also be placed in a plastic bag.

The waste hatch will only accommodate one bag (with a size of no more than 20 liters) at a time. You can not place any long or large items in the system; they belong in the sorting room.

You CAN NOT place any of the following items/materials in the tube
mattresses, Christmas trees, clothes, ice hockey sticks, folders, tree branches, corrugated board, pans, polystyrene, microwave ovens, toasters and other devices/appliances and hazardous waste.

Sorting out at home

Sorting out the waste at home is the corner stone for efficient recycling. Please consider which category the waste belongs to before it leaves your home, and build a home sorting out system which works for you. Remember to recycle also the waste that does not go into the tube – that’s what the sorting room is for.

Biowaste - Use a bag designated for biowaste – close the bag carefully.
Paper - Do not use a brown paper bag or a plastic bag.
Cardboard - Rinse liquid containers after use, flatten and place them inside an empty container.
Mixed waste - A regular plastic bag is well suited for the task – but leave one third (1/3) of the bag empty and close it carefully.
Plastic packaging - Rinse plastic packaging after use. Caps, covers and pump parts separately.

At the hatch

When waste is sorted out with appropriate care, it is easier to recycle. Check the designation on the hatch to determine the right hatch and place the waste in the tube. Please take into consideration the size of the bag already during the sorting out process, since a bag that is too large can block the system. You can always call Help Desk, if you are not sure what is the right course of action.

Biowaste - Don’t clog up the tube – the drier the biowaste, the better the system works.
Paper - Don’t clog up the tube – drop paper one bundle at a time.
Cardboard - Don’t clog up the tube – take large cardboard items into the recycling room.
Mixed waste - Don’t clog up the tube – long objects easily jam up the system.
Plastic packaging - Don’t clog up the tube – pack plastic packaging into a plastic bag before placing it in the tube.

Other waste

All types of waste have their own designated routes of recycling. The reuse centre and the Sortti- sorting stations, hazardous waste collection points and stores are places meant for other types of waste. It is worthwhile to learn the waste collection points’ receivable waste categories in advance.

Re-using items is an environment-friendly activity. Give a new life to an unwanted item.

REUSABLE ITEMS

Large reusable items - To the reuse centre.
Small reusable items (books, clothes, dishes) - To the reuse centre.

WASTE

Large waste items and brown cardboard (those that won't fit in the tube) - To the sorting room.
Glass - To the sorting room.
Metal - To the sorting room.
Hazardous waste - To the hazardous waste collection points, Sortti-sorting stations or HSY's touring collection vehicles circulating in the spring.
Batteries - To the store.
Small electric and electronic junk - To the store or reuse center.
Large electric and electronic junk - To the Sortti-sorting stations or when purchasing a new item return the old one to the store.
Energy saving light bulbs and fluorescent tubes - To the hazardous waste collection points, Sortti-sorting stations or store.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RECYCLING

www.hsy.fi

www.kierratyskeskus.fi

www.kierratys.info

REUSABLE ITEMS

Kierrätyskeskus

WASTE

The Sortti Stations (HSY)

Pick-up Sortti is a collection service for larger waste items produced by households.

Kruunuvuorenranta waste points

As Oy Helsingin Maininki

HEKA Haakoninlahdenkatu 5-7

TA-Asumisoikeus Oy

NAL-Asunnot

TA-Asunnot Oy

TA-Asumisoikeus Oy

Asunto Oy Helsingin Ariadne

Asunto Oy Helsingin Silhuetti

TA-Asumisoikeus Oy

As Oy Helsingin Kruunuvuorenrannan Pilke

Asuntosäätiö ASO-kodit

Asunto Oy Helsingin Kruunvuorenrannan Välke

Asuntosäätiö ASO-kodit, Pojamankatu 12

Asunto Oy Helsingin Spektri

Asunto Oy Helsingin Kultavene

Asunto Oy Helsingin Margareta

Asunto Oy Kruunuvuoren Kuningatar

Asunto Oy Kruunuvuoren Kuningas

Asunto Oy Helsingin Bianca

Rosalankuja 1, 00590 Helsinki

Asunto Oy Helsingin Rosalanmäki

Rosalankuja 2, 00590 Helsinki

Koirasaarentie 19, 00870 Helsinki

As Oy Helsingin Harkko

As Oy Helsingin Kruununranta

As Oy Helsingin Fregatti

As Oy Pojamankallio

HEKA Haakoninlahdenkatu 1

HASO Disankallio

Asunto Oy Helsingin Hopealaakso

HEKA/Koirasaarentie 33

HASO Hopealanka

HASO Hopeakuu

Asunto Oy Helsingin Kruunu

As Oy Helsingin Kruunuvuoren Ankkuri

Gunillantie 17, 00870 Helsinki, Suomi

Borgströminmäen päiväkoti

Helsingin kaupungin asunnot Oy

Koirasaarentie 36, 00590 Helsinki, Suomi

As Oy Helsingin Gunillankartano

Gunillantie 18, 00870 Helsinki, Suomi

As Oy Helsingin Gunilla

Gunillantie 22, 00870 Helsinki, Suomi

As Oy Helsingin Loggia

Loretzinkuja 2, 00870 Helsinki, Suomi

Helsingin asumisoikeus Oy ja As Oy Helsingin Lorentzinpuisto

Koirasaarentie 34, 00590 Helsinki, Suomi

Alkuasunnot Oy

Gunillantie 15, 00870 Helsinki, Suomi

As Oy Helsingin Viklo

Föglönkuja 7, 00590 Helsinki, Suomi

As Oy Helsingin Föglönkuja 4

Föglönkuja 4, 00590 Helsinki, Suomi

Hopeakaivoksentie 45, 00590 Helsinki, Suomi

As Oy Helsingin Selma ja As Oy Koirasaarentie 23

Koirasaarentie 21, 00870 Helsinki, Suomi

Asumisoikeus Rosalankuja 6

Rosalankuja 6, 00590 Helsinki, Suomi

As Oy Helsingin Gunillankallio ja Asuntosäätiön asumisoikeus Oy

Mellinintie 3, 00870 Helsinki, Suomi