Environmental protection services

Service location

Environmental Protection takes care of environmental protection, nature conservation and environmental supervision. We are part of the Environment and Building Control Department.

Visiting address

Tekniikantie 15
02150 Espoo

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Service hours

Open

Monday-Friday 10.00–15.30

Other contact details

E-mail

ymparisto@espoo.fiOpens in a new window.

Telephone number

+358 981624832

Postal address

P.O.Box 44
02070 Espoon Kaupunki

Website

https://www.espoo.fi/en/housing-and-building/environmental-protection

Services

City of Espoo
Applying for exemption from wastewater system renovationCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
You can apply for an exemption from the deadline for renovating your property-specific wastewater system.
City of Espoo
Cleaning of contaminated soilCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
The Environment Department provides advice and maintains the geographic database.
City of Espoo
Disposal of waste in the ground, notificationCity of Espoo
Permit or other obligation
Espoo
Public service
The Environment and Building Control Department must be contacted about the use of waste in excavation or other disposal of waste in the ground...
City of Espoo
Environmental permitCity of Espoo
Permit or other obligation
Espoo
Public service
An environmental permit is needed for activities causing risk of environmental contamination.
City of Espoo
Environmental protectionCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
We serve as experts in matters relating mitigating and adapting to climate change, strengthening biodiversity and preventing environmental...
City of Espoo
Environmental supervisionCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
The Environment supervision supervises activities causing risk of contamination of the environment. Certain activities require a notification or an...
City of Espoo
Exemption from joining the water utility’s water supply or sewerage networkCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
Exemption from joining the water utility’s water supply or sewerage network can be applied for.
City of Espoo
Founding a nature reserveCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
Nature conservation is based on the Nature Conservation Act (1996). Its main goal is to maintain the diversity of nature. The means of nature...
City of Espoo
Natural and environmental sites in the Espoo map serviceCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
Among other things, the Espoo map service includes information about nature and the environment. Essential nature materials include information...
City of Espoo
Noise notificationCity of Espoo
Permit or other obligation
Espoo
Public service
Temporary activity causing especially disturbing noise or vibration must be reported to the Environment and Building Control Department.
City of Espoo
Oil tank, removed from useCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
The Environment Department must be contacted about the handling of an underground oil tank removed from use.
City of Espoo
Renovation of external surfaces of buildings and other structures, notificationCity of Espoo
Permit or other obligation
Espoo
Public service
Renovation of external surfaces of buildings and other external structures requires notification to the Environment and Building Control Department.
City of Espoo
Sustainable Development in Espoo brochureCity of Espoo
Service
Espoo
Public service
The city’s annual review describing ecological sustainability.
City of Espoo
The Baltic Sea ChallengeCity of Espoo
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Espoo
Public service
The Baltic Sea Challenge is a network initiative that invites organisations to commit to protecting the Baltic Sea, building their own Baltic Sea...
City of Espoo
Waste management and recycling in EspooCity of Espoo
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Espoo
Public service
Waste collection and management in Espoo is provided by the Helsinki Region Environmental Services Authority. It provides waste collection, waste...
City of Espoo
Waste management guidance and supervisionCity of Espoo
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Espoo
Public service
The Environment and Building Control Department advises and supervises businesses, operators and residents in matters relating to waste and waste...

Text edited by: City of Espoo

Updated: 19/5/2026

Environmental protection services

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