In University of Life Sciences' dormitories, we sort waste into six different categories – mixed household waste; bio waste; paper and cardboard; glass packaging; plastic and metal packaging, beverage cartons; batteries and small batteries.

 

 

HOW TO SORT WASTE?

 

Comprehensive waste sorting instructions for all types of waste can be found here: ENG.
 

Please put the waste in the appropriate type of waste container.

Leaving garbage bags next to containers is not allowed!

 

 

WHERE ARE THE WASTE CONTAINERS LOCATED NEAR UNIVERSITY OF LIFE SCIENCES' BUILDINGS?

 

You can find the locations of the waste containers of the Tähtvere (University of Life Sciences campus) area HERE.
 

• On the side of Torn dormitory (Student Union office side) there are three waste containers: mixed household waste, paper and cardboard, bio-waste.
• Behind the electric sub-station building (area between two dormitories) are containers for plastic and metal packaging, beverage cartons and glass packaging.
• In front of Betton dormitory (near main door) are five containers: mixed household waste, paper and cardboard, plastic and metal packaging, beverage cartons, glass packaging and bio-waste.
• Batteries and small batteries (including e-cigarette batteries) can be taken to the lobby of the 1st floor of the Betton or Torn dormitory.

 

WHERE CAN OTHER TYPES OF WASTE BE TAKEN?

 

Hazardous waste (e.g. glue and paint residue, daylight lamps, mercury thermometers), bulky waste (e.g. furniture), unusable electronics (e.g. headphones, TV-s, radios, microwave ovens, electric kettles, sandwich grills), car tires and medicine can be taken to the waste station. Tartu city waste stations are located at Jaama 72C and Selli 19.

Medicines can also be taken free of charge to pharmacies, electronics can be taken to stores selling electronics of the same type. You can return usable electronics, clothes, shoes, etc. to recycling centers.

Take deposit packagings (i.e. empty bottles with a deposit sign on the label) back to the nearest return point and you will get back the deposit you paid. The machine will issue you a receipt that you can cash in or use to pay for your groceries at the retailer's store. The nearest deposit packaging machine to the dormitories is located at Tuglase Rimi (behind the building).

 

You can find more information about recycling on the Green university initiative homepage HERE.