Estonian ministry: Burning waste in bonfires reckless

According to the ministry, collecting waste by type is worthwhile as this will save resources and recycle the materials. Old furniture, clothing, shoes, tires, construction waste, paint cans and other useless things must be disposed of properly. Garden waste should be composted and packaging should be recycled. Bonfires are definitely not the place where the debris and rubbish accumulated during spring cleaning should be burned, the ministry added.

The ministry said that burning things in a bonfire is sometimes also used as a way to reduce expenses. The smallest garbage container is ordered for the household or it is stated that the household is not used at all. The generated waste, which does not fit in the trash or which cannot be put anywhere, is burnt in a fire. This kind of behavior is wrong, the ministry emphasized.

Most waste plants have been closed for the duration of the emergency situation and are not accepting waste. In addition, it is recommended to stay at home and not come in contact with other people. However, if there is an urgent need to dispose of waste, people should make sure that the identification at the waste plant is as contactless as possible and keep a distance from others.

Source: ERR

Author: Kirsi Seppänen