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Litter and hygiene

Littering causes harm to the environment and health, and also makes urban areas less pleasant. Every year, the city spends more than EUR 14 million on urban sanitation.

Roska-astia puistossa.
Image: Miina Pohjolainen

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Give feedback or ask about littering and hygiene.
Litter and waste
Read more about measures to curb littering.
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Find free public toilets in Helsinki to get relief for your urban life.

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Prevention of environmental damage on construction sites (in Finnish)

External resources

Waste and recycling/Helsinki Region Environmental Services HSY