Under the Waste Act (646/2011), all properties used for residential or leisure activities must join a municipal waste management system.
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The Lahti Region Waste Management Committee is the joint waste management authority of the municipalities. The waste board monitors the state of waste management and compliance with waste management legislation in the area of operation.
The operational area of the Lahti Region Waste Management Committee covers 9 municipalities: Asikkala, Heinola, Hollola, Kärkölä, Lahti, Myrskylä, Orimattila, Padasjoki and Pukkila.