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The sales of the recycling center increased to a new record in 2023 – almost 100 visitors

28.6.2024 Releases Working and business Recycling center Sustainable development Circular economy

Picture taken from the Riihimäki recycling center. You can see rugs on the walls of the store, various pieces of furniture are in the foreground.
The recycling center has a diverse selection of used goods. Photo: Jyri Lindblom

The number of visitors and sales of the Riihimäki city recycling center increased significantly in 2023.

Sales revenue reached a new record in 2023. Revenues of around 197 euros were accumulated. That is 000 euros more than in 30.

The number of products sold also reached a new record last year. 141 products were sold. The number of products given free of charge is estimated to be of the same category.

All in all, the recycling center had around 95 visitors last year. About 000 of them ended up buying products.

The growing popularity of recycling indicates a change for the better

The number of customers and recyclable goods has been steadily increasing for a long time, but in the last few years there has been a clear leap upwards.

"There is clearly a change for the better in people's awareness and changing attitudes towards the circular economy," says Jyri Lindblom from the recycling center.

The city of Riihimäki aims to be zero waste by 2050. The increase in the popularity of the recycling center is important in terms of achieving this goal.

Preferring used goods and recycling goods that you no longer need are both important everyday environmental actions.

"In Riihimäki, this is easy thanks to, among other things, the recycling center," says Lindblom.

The store will be on summer break

Riihimäki recycling center's store operations are on summer break from 8 to 21. July 2024.

At other times, the store operates normally.

The goods search service is on summer vacation. The search service will be available normally again at the beginning of August.

Additional information

The recycling center's work, e.g. The technical work