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From November 18 to November 24, the Tallinn Circular Economy Center is organizing another campaign, allowing city residents to dispose of bulky waste at city waste stations free of charge.

The 2025 Tallinn city budget emphasizes enhancing business competitiveness and positioning the city as a hub for innovation and tourism. The circular economy development plan and the new circular economy center will bring fresh momentum to the development of circular products and services. A total of €17.8 million has been allocated for these activities and investments.

Construction of the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center is set to begin soon, following a construction agreement signed by Tallinn Property Department, Tallinn Circular Economy Center, and Fund Ehitus OÜ. This will be Tallinn's second purpose-built circular economy center, aimed at helping residents manage waste closer to home and in a more environmentally conscious way.

The Tallinn Circular Economy Center (Ringmajanduskeskus) will once again organize hazardous waste and reusable item collection rounds on two weekends in October. On Saturday, October 19, the collection rounds will take place in Kristiine and Pirita districts, and on Sunday, October 20, in Nõmme and Lasnamäe. In Põhja-Tallinn and Haabersti, the collection will be held on Saturday, October 26, and in Kesklinn and Mustamäe on Sunday, October 27. Waste can be handed over free of charge.

On October 16, the Lilleküla Circular Economy Center (located at Mustjõe 40) was officially opened, marking the first of its kind in both Tallinn and Estonia. The center offers residents the opportunity to sort their waste and repair items.

On December 11–12, a delegation from the Vinnytsya (Ukraine) City Administration visited Tallinn to learn about the city’s experiences in sustainability management and circular economy development. The study visit was part of a 2024 collaboration project in which Tallinn advised four municipalities on sustainability management.

As of Friday, November 1, the waste stations of the Tallinn Circular Economy Center (Tallinna Ringmajanduskeskus) will switch to autumn-winter hours, meaning shorter operating hours. This seasonal schedule will be in effect until March 31, 2025.

From November 18 to November 24, the Tallinn Circular Economy Center is organizing another campaign, allowing city residents to dispose of bulky waste at city waste stations free of charge.

On August 29, Tallinn will celebrate Baltic Sea Day with a series of activities near Linnahall, including clean-up efforts, workshops, and a discussion on the state of the Baltic Sea. The day will culminate in the opening concert of the Linnaruumifestival (Urban Space Festival) and a special performance titled "How to Look at the Sea." Additionally, Põhja-Tallinn District and World Cleanup Estonia are organizing a major cleanup event and environmental hike at Pikakari Beach and the Paljassaare Peninsula.

Today, the Tallinn City Government sent a draft decision to the City Council to rename the Tallinna Jäätmekeskus (Tallinn Waste Center) as the Tallinna Ringmajanduskeskus (Tallinn Circular Economy Center). The name change reflects the shift in focus from waste management to circular economy activities.