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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Helsinki
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Helsinki bulky waste rules depend on the item and address. Use the official booking, schedule, or waste facility guidance before setting items out.
Service type
Bulky items should be taken to HSY Sortti stations or handled by property/waste-service collection; unscheduled curbside dumping is not allowed.
Limits
Fees: Fees vary by service, item, address, and whether collection or drop-off is used.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Furniture, Mattresses, Large household objects, Appliances where accepted by the service
- Not accepted
- Hazardous waste, Construction debris, Commercial waste, Unbooked street dumping
- Holiday shifts
- Holiday schedules may shift; confirm collection dates with the official city calendar, booking confirmation, or waste operator.
Official service info
Source: HSY - Sortti Stations
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Pickup request template
Appointment request email
Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Helsinki, Uusimaa. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Bulky items should be taken to HSY Sortti stations or handled by property/waste-service collection; unscheduled curbside dumping is not allowed.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses, Large household objects, Appliances where accepted by the service. Not accepted: Hazardous waste, Construction debris, Commercial waste, Unbooked street dumping. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/finland/uusimaa/helsinki
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.