From November 18 to November 24, the Tallinn Circular Economy Center is organizing another campaign, allowing city residents to dispose of bulky waste at city waste stations free of charge.
The 2025 draft city budget of Tallinn maintains its focus on updating vehicles and expanding the public transport network to offer a competitive alternative to private cars.
Today, November 28, an extraordinary sight greeted visitors at Freedom Square as two bookmobiles appeared side by side. Tallinn Central Library, now rebranded as Tallinna Raamatukogud (Tallinn Libraries), officially retired its beloved bookmobile, Katariina Jee, after nearly 17 years of service. At the same event, the library introduced its modern successor bearing the same name, which will continue to deliver mobile library services to the city’s residents.
A self-driving bus is offering free rides in the Kodulahe neighborhood, between Stroomi Beach and Paldiski maantee, from Monday to Friday until December 20.
The Tallinn City Government expresses its support for the Ministry of Climate's proposed amendments to the Waste Act, which aim to simplify the removal of abandoned vehicles from public spaces and ensure they reach waste handlers for proper disposal.
On October 16, the Lilleküla Circular Economy Center (located at Mustjõe 40) was officially opened, marking the first of its kind in both Tallinn and Estonia. The center offers residents the opportunity to sort their waste and repair items.
Tallinn, as the European Capital of Sport 2025, aims to generate positive and lasting value throughout its title year, encouraging residents to be more active and lead healthier lives.
The City of Tallinn is finalizing its environmental noise reduction action plan. By law, the city is required to mitigate noise exceeding legal limits in public spaces, ensuring a healthy living environment and supporting business activities.
The transition of city-owned buildings in Tallinn to local, clean, and efficient district heating has already yielded significant results. Initiated a few years ago, the process has successfully converted the heating systems of several municipal buildings, supporting the city's goal of becoming emission-free and reducing reliance on imported natural gas.
From October 15–18, Eesti Keskkonnateenused AS conducted a pilot project to test an electric waste truck in its serviced areas. Initial results favor internal combustion engines but also show potential for more sustainable waste collection solutions.