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Juankoski 14–17 14–17 Closed Closed 25.12.2025 Closed 1.1.2026 Closed 6.4.2026 Closed 24.12.2026 Closed

Juuka 15–17 Closed Closed 6.1.2026 Closed

Kaavi 15–17 Closed Closed 24.12.2025 Closed

Karttula 15–17 Closed Closed 24.12.2025 Closed

Konnevesi 15–17 Closed Closed 26.12.2025 Closed 3.4.2026 Closed 25.12.2026 Closed 1.1.2027 Closed

Kuopio 7–20 7–20 7–20 7–20 7–20 Itsepalvelu 7–20 Itsepalvelu 7–20 1.1.2026 Self-service 7–20 6.1.2026 Self-service 7–20 3.4.2026 Self-service 7–20 6.4.2026 Self-service 7–20 1.5.2026 Self-service 7–20 14.5.2026 Self-service 7–20 19.6.2026 Self-service 7–20 24.12.2026 Self-service 7–20 25.12.2026 Self-service 7–20 1.1.2027 Self-service 7–20 24.12.2025 Self-service 7–20 25.12.2025 Self-service 7–20 26.12.2025 Self-service 7–20

Lieksa 13–17 13–17 Closed Closed 25.12.2025 Closed 1.1.2026 Closed 6.4.2026 Closed 24.12.2026 Closed

Nilsiä 14–17 14–17 Closed Closed 25.12.2025 Closed 1.1.2026 Closed 6.1.2026 Closed 24.12.2026 Closed

Nurmes 14–17 14–17 Closed Closed 25.12.2025 Closed 1.1.2026 Closed

Outokumpu 13–17 13–17 Closed Closed 25.12.2025 Closed 1.1.2026 Closed 6.4.2026 Closed 24.12.2026 Closed

Pieksämäki 10–18, self-service 18–20 10–18, self-service 18–20 10–17, self-service 17–20 Self-service 10–20 3.4.2026 Self-service 10–20 6.4.2026 Self-service 10–20 1.5.2026 Self-service 10–20 19.6.2026 Self-service 10–20 25.12.2026 Self-service 10–20 1.1.2027 Self-service 10–20 24.12.2025 Self-service 10–20 26.12.2026 Self-service 10–20

Rautalampi 15–17 Closed Closed 6.4.2026 Closed

Riistavesi 15–17 Closed Closed 26.12.2025 Closed 3.4.2026 Closed 25.12.2026 Closed 1.1.2027 Closed

Siilinjärvi 10–18, self-service 18–20 10–18, self-service 18–20 10–17, self-service 17–20 Self-service 10–20 Closed 3.4.2026 Self-service 10–20 6.4.2026 Self-service 10–20 1.5.2026 Self-service 10–20 19.6.2026 Self-service 10–20 25.12.2026 Self-service 10–20 1.1.2027 Self-service 10–20 24.12.2025 Self-service 10–20 26.12.2025 Self-service 10–20

Suonenjoki 10–16, self-service 16–20 10–16, self-service 16–20 Self-service 10–20 Closed 25.12.2025 Self-service 10–20 1.1.2026 Self-service 10–20 6.1.2026 Self-service 10–20 14.5.2026 Self-service 10–20 24.12.2026 Self-service 10–20

Tervo 15–17 Closed Closed 6.1.2026 Closed

Tuusniemi 15–17 Closed Closed 6.1.2026 Closed

Vehmersalmi 15–17 Closed Closed 26.12.2025 Closed 3.4.2026 Closed 25.12.2026 Closed 1.1.2027 Closed

Vesanto 15–17 Closed Closed 25.12.2025 Closed 1.1.2026 Closed 24.12.2026 Closed

Waste sorting centres >

Biowaste

in the collection container or composter

  • Fruit and vegetable peels
  • Cooled down grease
  • Coffee grounds, tea bags, filter papers
  • Fish bones, small bones
  • Plant parts, flower soil
  • Ham grease, cooking oil
  • Food scraps

How to recycle?

  • Dispose of any liquids absorbed in kitchen paper, for example.
  • Collect liquid biowaste, such as cooking oil, in a milk carton and place it in the biowaste container.
  • Pack biowaste in a paper or biodegradable bag or in newspaper before placing it in the collection container.

What’s the outcome?

Biogas and fertiliser.

Composting

You can compost food waste on your own property. To do this, you need a composter that complies with the local waste management regulations (in Finnish).

When you begin composting food waste, remember to notify us by submitting a composting notification.

Submit a composting notification on Omakukko