Joining waste management
The easiest way to join waste management is via our online services (only in Finnish) or by contacting Kiertokapula’s waste management customer service.
Waste container emptying fees 2022
| MIXED/DRY WASTE, small manually movable containers | Emptying price EUR (VAT 24%) |
| Waste container 140 l | 5.45 |
| Waste container 240 l | 6.64 |
| Waste container 360 l | 8.07 |
| Waste container 660 l | 11.66 |
| BIOWASTE, small manually movable containers | Emptying price EUR (VAT 24%) |
| Waste container 140 l | 5.42 |
| Waste container 240 l | 5.79 |
| PLASTIC PACKAGING, small manually movable containers | Emptying price EUR (VAT 24%) |
| Waste container 240 l | 5.40 |
| Waste container 360 l | 5.53 |
| Waste container 660 l | 6.00 |
The tables show the emptying prices of the most common waste containers. You can read the full waste charge tariff here (only in Finnish).
Invoicing of waste container emptying
We normally invoice for waste container emptying every three (3) months. If you wish, you can change the billing interval to one month, three months or six months. Invoices of less than five (5) euros will not be invoiced, with the amount instead carried over to the next billing period. No separate fee is charged for paper invoices, but we recommend using an e-invoice.
For Valkeakoski, invoices arrive in January, April, July and October. If your only invoice is the basic waste management charge, invoices arrive in January and July.
Washing of waste containers
The washing of the waste containers is included in the emptying prices. Biowaste containers are washed twice a year and dry and mixed containers once a year.
Multi-compartment waste collection pilot
A multi-compartment waste collection pilot is underway in a limited area in Valkeakoski. The pilot will last until the end of 2022 and related instructions can be found here: Multi-compartment guide and Multi-compartment instructions – Teams recording (both only in Finnish).
Christmas tree disposal
Christmas trees will be collected free of charge nearby the waste container during January-February.
Environmental damage and littering
If you notice littering or other inappropriate treatment of waste, please contact the environmental protection authority of your municipality. The contact information is available here (only in Finnish).
Cover photo: City of Valkeakoski
