Summer collection points are intended for biowaste and mixed waste from holiday homes. Other waste, such as packaging waste, large quantities, or bulky items, can be brought free of extra charge to:

• Waste reception stations
• Ecopoints
• the eco-car collection campaign in May
• the archipelago scrap collection in July/August

Stormossen a network of approximately 100 summer collection points for mixed waste and biowaste from holiday homes. The holiday home basic fee will fund the construction and maintenance of these collection points as well as waste reception stations, ecopoints, campaign collections, customer service, and waste advisory services. All the aforementioned services can be utilized without restrictions by private customers within Stormossen’s operating area.

According to Vaasa Region Waste Board’s regulations, Stormossen must maintain area collection points for holiday homes from May 1 to September 30.

The waste fee takes into account that holiday homes are only used part of the year.

The basic fee enables waste services for all properties—including holiday homes. Having two residences means waste is generated in both places, increasing the need for collection points and related services.

The basic fee helps fund waste reception stations, recycling points, campaign collections, customer service, and waste advice. For holiday homes, it also includes access to more than 100 collection points for biowaste and mixed waste.

All these services are available to private customers in the Stormossen area at no extra cost. You also receive free paper bags for biowaste.

Yes, the basic fee must be paid even if the holiday home is not in use. If the property is uninhabitable, for example, in a state of disrepair, you can apply for an exemption from the basic fee through the Vaasa Region Waste Management Committé.

No. The basic fee must be paid in full even if you do not use all the services.

According to the waste management regulations (in Finnish), holiday homes must primarily be connected to organised waste collection through these summer collection points. Taking waste home is not supported by the Waste Act and is therefore no longer included in the regulations.

All holiday homeowners have the option to use the summer collection points, but their use is not mandatory. The costs of establishing and maintaining these points are included in the fee paid by holiday homeowners, regardless of whether the points are used or not.

An alternative to the summer collection points is to order waste collection directly to the holiday home, provided it is easily accessible. The following options apply:

• Separate bins for mixed waste and biowaste (in Stormossen area A). If the holiday home is in Stormossen area B, only separate collection of mixed waste is required. The areas can be viewed here.
• A separate bin for mixed waste, with biowaste composted on-site.
• Shared bins for mixed waste and biowaste together with a neighbour.
• A shared bin for mixed waste with a neighbour, while all parties compost their biowaste individually or in a shared compost.

Through the e-service, you can easily order a biowaste bin from Stormossen or submit a composting notification to the Vaasa Region Waste Management Board. Bins and collection for mixed waste are ordered from a transport company of your choice.

Please note that the basic fee for the holiday home is still charged even if you arrange your own waste collection.