Energy Fraction and Plastic
An energy fraction means separately collected waste which cannot be recycled as material, but may be recovered for reuse towards energy production. Plastic waste, for example, is that kind of waste which is generated in households.
Energy Fractions MAY CONTAIN:
- plastic products, which are marked with the code 01, 02, 04, 05 or 06, identifying the type of plastic.
- plastic packages of foodstuffs and other products, also those marked with the 07 code.
- plastic carriers and bags and wrappings
- disposable plastic plates and cups.
- styrox
- styrofoam
- photos and negatives
- clothes and textiles, but not leather, synthetic leather, footwear or rainwear.
- paper, recyclable cardboard or wood which is not classified for separate collection.
Energy Fractions MAY NOT CONTAIN:
- PVC plastic (marked with the code 03)
- products containing aluminium, such as coffee packs, foil-lined potato chips bags and containers
- VHS, C and colour cartridges
- files, plastic folders, overhead transparencies, plastic film, brown packaging tape
- various types of plastics used in construction, such as wallpapers, floor coverings, mouldings, tubing, hoses
- diapers and other similar hygienic products
How is the Waste Collection for Energy Fractions Organised
The building properties may order an energy fraction container from the waste management customer service. The regional collection points provide no containers for energy fractions.
What Happens to Energy Fractions
Energy fractions serve production of recycled fuel that may be used as an auxiliary fuel in industrial and power plants. Energy fractions, which are collected from the metropolitan area, will be reclaimed in the area of Southern Finland.