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This May, Tallinn hosts its spring collection rounds for hazardous waste and reusable items during two weekends—May 11-12 and May 18-19.

Bicycle repair stations have been installed near the entrances of Tallinn’s waste stations, available for use 24/7.

Separate collection of waste is the only way to ensure better recycling opportunities for different types of waste, thereby saving both the environment and resources. Tallinn residents can dispose of separately collected packaging at their place of origin or at public packaging points.

Until March 8, 2024, applications for funding professional cultural projects designed for people with disabilities can be submitted to the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department. The grant supports the creation of new events that consider the specific needs of people with disabilities and are artistically compelling. The city also organized an inspiration day to gather ideas and information.

If the weather permits, the cleanup of environmental pollution that occurred decades ago in the park of the former Charlottenthal manor along Mustamäe tee will start in April. The cleanup plan is expected to be completed by mid-March, with the works lasting until June of the following year at the latest.

Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft decision to the City Council today, seeking to initiate the preparation of the "Tallinn Circular Economy Development Plan 2035" and concurrently introduce a new field of activity, "Circular Economy," into the "Tallinn 2035" strategy.

Today, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) launches the international video series “Travel Redefined: Tourism for People and Planet.” The series, filmed across six continents, features more than 20 organisations and destinations. Representing Estonia is Tallinn’s tourism brand Visit Tallinn. The Tallinn stories focus on conference tourism and explain how even very large events can be organised in an environmentally conscious way, leaving behind a positive impact.

On 28 August, Baltic Sea countries mark Baltic Sea Day, highlighting the state of our shared sea and the need to protect it. In recent years, marine litter has become a serious problem, threatening nature, coastal residents, and the regional economy. Since most of the litter comes from land, preventing it is in everyone’s hands.

Kristiine District Administration urges people to bring Christmas trees to the designated collection point. The campaign lasts until 16th of January, and the trees can be given away for free!

From August 12 to 18, residents of Tallinn will once again have the opportunity to dispose of large waste at waste treatment plants for free.