Waste treatment plants in Tallinn
The waste stations and circular economy center in Tallinn are operated by the Tallinn Circular Economy Center (formerly known as the Tallinn Waste Center, as per the decision of the Tallinn City Council on September 19, 2024, decision no. 119 "Tallinna Jäätmekeskuse nime muutmine").
The name change is necessary because the institution's waste-related activities are increasingly being replaced by circular economy activities. The first circular economy center was opened on October 17, 2024, in Lilleküla at Mustjõe 40. In the future, there are plans to establish circular economy centers in Lasnamäe and Haabersti, as well as to convert the existing waste stations in Paljassaare, Pääsküla, Rahumäe, and Pärnamäe into circular economy centers.
Opening hours of waste treatment plants
The waste stations and circular economy center in Tallinn are operated by the Tallinn Circular Economy Center (formerly known as the Tallinn Waste Center, as per the decision of the Tallinn City Council on September 19, 2024, decision no. 119 "Tallinna Jäätmekeskuse nime muutmine").
The name change is necessary because the institution's waste-related activities are increasingly being replaced by circular economy activities. The first circular economy center was opened on October 17, 2024, in Lilleküla at Mustjõe 40. In the future, there are plans to establish circular economy centers in Lasnamäe and Haabersti, as well as to convert the existing waste stations in Paljassaare, Pääsküla, Rahumäe, and Pärnamäe into circular economy centers.
Four waste treatment plants and one collection point on Aegna island are currently open in Tallinn (map).
Starting from April 1, 2025, until October 31, 2025, the waste collection centers will operate on a winter schedule and will be open as follows:
| Name | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
| Pääsküla waste treatment plant Raba tn 40 |
12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 10-18 | 10-18 |
| Pääsküla re-use room Raba tn 40 |
12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 10-18 | 10-18 |
| Pääsküla repair workshop Raba tn 40 |
14-19 | 14-19 | |||||
| Rahumäe waste treatment plant Rahumäe tee 5a |
12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 10-18 | 10-18 |
| Pärnamäe waste treatment plant Ristaia tee 8 Search “Pärnamäe jäätmejaam” on Google Maps, not the address. |
12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 10-18 | 10-18 |
| Paljassaare waste treatment plant Paljassaare põik 5 |
12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 10-18 | 10-18 |
| Paljassaare re-use room Paljassaare põik 5 |
12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 12-20 | 10-18 | 10-18 |
| Lilleküla circular economy center Mustjõe 40 |
11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 | 10-15 | 10-15 |
| Lilleküla sewing repair workshop Mustjõe 40 |
12-17 | 14-19 | 11-15* | ||||
| Lilleküla upholstered furniture repair workshop Mustjõe 40 |
15-20 | 15-20 | 11-15** | ||||
| Kopli 93 repair workshop Kopli 93 |
17-21 | 17-21 | 17-21 | ||||
| Aegna waste treatment plant Tagamaa tee 1 |
- | - | - | - | - | 10-11 | - |
**Open on even-numbered weeks (2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th week, etc.)
PLEASE NOTE! On public holidays, waste treatment plants and the collection point on the island are closed!
Public holidays: 1 January 2024; 24 February 2024; 29 March 2024; 31 March 2024; 1 May 2024; 19 May 2024; 23 and 24 June 2024; 20 August 2024; 24 to 26 December 2024.
Price list
NB! Starting from 01.01.2025, biogradable garden waste will no longer be accepted free of charge at waste stations. The price per cubic meter is €6.10 (or €0.61 per 100-liter bag). Read more for details.
The following types of waste are accepted in Tallinn's waste treatment plants:
| Waste type | Unit | Tallinn resident, price with VAT | Company (legal person), non-Tallinn resident, price with VAT |
| Concrete | m³ | €20,30 | €30,50 |
| Bricks | m³ | €20,30 | €30,50 |
| Ceramics | m³ | €20,30 | €30,50 |
| Biodegradable garden waste up to 0.6 m3 (until 31.12.2024) |
m³ | free | €30 |
| Biodegradable garden waste over 0.6 m3 (until 31.12.2024) |
m³ | €20,30 | €30,50 |
| Biodegradable garden waste (from 01.01.2025) Price for one 100-litre bag is 0,61 euros |
m³ | €6,10 | €6,10 |
| Branches up to 0.6 m3 (until 31.12.2024) |
m³ | free | €30 |
| Branches over 0.6 m3 (until 31.12.2024) |
m³ | €20,30 | €30,50 |
| Branches (from 01.01.2025) Price for one 100-litre bag is 0,61 euros |
m³ | €6,10 | €6,10 |
| Tar paper | m³ | €40,65 | €40,65 |
| Construction and demolition waste | m³ | €40,65 | €40,65 |
| Electronics* | pc | free | free |
| Refrigerators (non-complex) | pc | €15,25 | €15,25 |
| Clothes and shoes | m³ | free | free |
| Reusable items* | m³ | free | free |
| Window glass | m³ | €30,50 | €30,50 |
| Plastic waste | m³ | free | €30,50 |
| Styrofoam (packaging) | m³ | free | free |
| Metal | m³ | free | free |
| Paper and cardboard | m³ | free | free |
| Glass packaging | m³ | free | free |
| Cardboard and paper packaging | m³ | free | free |
| Plastic and metal packaging, beverage carton* | m³ | free | free |
| Soil and rocks | m³ | €25,40 | €30,50 |
| Unusable clothes and shoes | m³ | €10,15 | €30,50 |
| Bulky waste | m³ | €10,15 | €30,30 |
| Treated wood | m³ | €30,50 | €30,50 |
| Untreated wood | m³ | free | free |
| Old tyres | pc | free | free |
| Paint, glue, solvent and varnish in a package of up to 20 kg | kg | free | €1 |
| Asbestos cement containing asbestos | m³ | €40,65 | €61 |
| Syringes up to 2 kg | kg | free | €5,05 |
| Expired medicines up to 2 kg* | kg | free | €5,05 |
| Fluorescent lamps up to 2 kg | kg | free | free |
| Oil waste up to 20 kg | kg | free | €1 |
| Waste containing mercury up to 2 kg | kg | free | Not accepted |
| Oil filters up to 20 kg | kg | free | €1 |
| Contaminated packaging up to 20 kg | kg | free | €1 |
| Plant protection pesticides up to 20 kg | kg | free | €10 |
| Batteries | kg | free | free |
| Cooking oil and grease up to 20 kg | kg | free | €1 |
| Fire extinguishers (up to two) | pc | free | free |
* The usable condition of the furniture is decided by the waste treatment plant operator. Furniture in very good condition that can still be used by someone else is recognised as usable.
* Electronics can also be handed over at sales points. Industrial electronics (e.g., industrial refrigerators, industrial stoves, etc.) are not accepted at waste treatment plants.
* Old medicine can be handed over at all pharmacies.
The delivery of waste is free of charge for residents of the city of Tallinn (all city waste treatment plants, Saue municipality (Pääsküla waste treatment plant), Kiili municipality (Rahumäe and Pääsküla waste treatment plants), Viimsi municipality (Pärnamäe treatment plant).
In order to apply the reduced prices, the operator of the waste treatment plant must be able to confirm the place of residence of the waste manager to the accuracy of the local government unit. Personal data is processed only with the consent of the waste manager. If the waste manager wants to hand over the waste for reduced prices, they must present their ID card to the operator of the waste treatment plant (the presentation of identity cards of other persons is prohibited). If the waste manager does not consent to the processing of personal data, they may hand over waste based on the price list for non-Tallinn residents. By giving the ID card to the operator of the waste treatment plant for confirming their place of residence, the waste manager gives their consent to the processing of personal data for the above-mentioned purpose. The use of identity cards of other persons is prohibited!
- The free service does not apply to companies and residents of other municipalities (except municipalities with co-operation agreements)!
- In case of quantitative restrictions, waste can be handed over for free once a day.
Information signs have been installed at the entrance and territory of the waste treatment plant. Bins at the waste station are labelled according to the type of waste to be collected. The waste treatment plant has self-service. An employee of the waste treatment plant assists and guides residents in handing over waste and, upon the customer's request, issues a statement on the types and quantities of waste received. You can pay with cash and bank card at waste treatment plants.
Detailed price lists:
- Pääsküla waste treatment plant
- Rahumäe waste treatment plant
- Pärnamäe waste treatment plant
- Paljassaare waste treatment plant
LEAVING WASTE BEHIND THE GATE OF THE WASTE TREATMENT PLANT IS PROHIBITED!
For up-to-date information, see www.jaatmejaam.ee and www.facebook.com/Jaatmejaam. Waste treatment plants’ information line: +372 616 4000 (MONDAY to THURSDAY 8:15am to 5pm, FRIDAY 8:15am to 3:45pm). Please submit suggestions and comments to the e-mail addresses [email protected] and [email protected]
Locations of waste treatment plants on the map
Select a point on the map for more information.Description of the service: Collection of reusable waste