{"id":4094,"date":"2025-09-05T15:42:25","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valga.ee\/?page_id=4094"},"modified":"2025-09-05T15:42:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T12:42:27","slug":"jaatmete-sorteerimine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/valga.ee\/en\/ehitus-keskkond-teed\/keskkond-ja-maakasutus\/jaatmemajandus\/jaatmete-sorteerimine\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste sorting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, Estonian households generate around 400 000 tonnes of waste, or 300 kilograms per person. Separate collection of waste is compulsory in Estonia under the Waste Act.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valga municipality has adopted a Waste Management Code, the aim of which is to maintain a clean and healthy living environment in Valga municipality, to reduce the amount of waste and to promote waste recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Valga Municipality has prepared a guide for the residents of Valga Municipality on separate collection of waste, which aims to give people information on how to sort household waste and which waste is suitable for which container. The guide focuses in particular on the sorting of mixed municipal waste, biodegradable waste, paper\/cardboard and mixed packaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General conditions and sorting instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Valga-vald_Jaatmevedu-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">General terms and conditions<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Eramaja-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minimum requirements for detached and terraced houses<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kortermaja-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minimum requirements for apartment buildings<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Ettevotte-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Minimum requirements for an undertaking<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Kompostimise-juhend-5-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">composting guide<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sorteerimisjuhend-3-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sorting guide<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Korraldatud-jaatmeveo-sorteerimisjuhend-vene-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sorting guide in Russian<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Korraldatud-jaatmeveo-sorteerimisjuhendi-lisa-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annex to the sorting guide for regulated waste shipments<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/valga.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Korraldatud-jaatmeveo-sorteerimisjuhendi-lisa-vene-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Annex to the sorting instructions for organised waste shipments in Russian<\/a> <span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"download\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-download\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M288 32c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32s-32 14.3-32 32l0 242.7-73.4-73.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l128 128c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l128-128c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L288 274.7 288 32zM64 352c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64l0 32c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l384 0c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64l0-32c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64l-101.5 0-45.3 45.3c-25 25-65.5 25-90.5 0L165.5 352 64 352zm368 56a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waste reduction and prevention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the longer term, the aim is to move increasingly towards waste reduction and prevention. The amount of materials recycled must increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to move towards better waste management, everyone should avoid waste generation in the first place, and if this proves impossible, prepare as much waste as possible for re-use - recycling or other forms of recovery. Doing so will significantly reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of how to reduce and prevent waste:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Drink water from the tap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid consuming over-packaged products, give preference to products packaged in paper or cardboard, avoid products in plastic or tin packaging that cannot be recycled.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you go to the shop, take your own cloth or plastic bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print less, use two-sided printing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Examples of how to reuse things:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Recycle old clothes and toys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take your bag with you when you go to the shop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give preference to packaging that is returnable or refillable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy second-hand or swap things with friends and acquaintances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give new life to old things and materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix things and repair lost machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Igal aastal tekib Eesti kodumajapidamistes j\u00e4\u00e4tmeid ligikaudu 400 000 tonni ehk 300 kilogrammi inimese kohta. 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