A clean venue is a key element that contributes to the atmosphere and attractiveness of the event; an untidy and littered venue may not attract guests to return to the event. Litter attracts more litter. Likewise, the tidier the venue is, the less waste people will leave lying around. In addition to actual waste management working well, this is psychological: if the venue is tidy, people will not want to litter it

 

Waste management

According to the municipal waste management regulations, an event must be planned so that the amount of waste is kept to a minimum. The event organiser bears the main responsibility for organising waste management at and cleaning up the venue after the event.

 

When planning your event, consider whether there are sufficient waste collection facilities at the venue. Are there waste bins at the venue, and are they available for use at the event? Ask the lessor of the venue for permission to use them

 

Waste management plan

A dedicated waste management plan is required of all events, and especially if food and drinks are served at the event. The plan must be presented to the City of Tampere Environmental Protection Unit upon request.

 

Tips for reducing the amount of waste and litter:

 

•make sure that there are enough clearly marked waste bins in the area, place them along walkways and near food stands, and make sure they are emptied often enough;

•avoid unnecessary packaging;

•plan any food service in a manner that results in as little waste as possible;

•charge a deposit for reusable dishes such as glasses and mugs;

•avoid distributing flyers or individually-wrapped marketing materials at the event.