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Garden work party: wheelbarrows

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Living in VAV

Spring is the time for garden work

Yard work parties are one of the best spring traditions. Not only do they tidy up the yard, they also provide a great opportunity to meet your neighbours.

During these get-togethers, people rake, collect rubbish and tidy up the garden together. At the same time, they can agree on common rules and discuss current issues affecting the building. New friendships are easily formed whilst enjoying a cup of coffee and working together.

Community work days foster a sense of community and improve the feeling of safety. When neighbours know each other at least by name, everyday life runs more smoothly and the atmosphere is more relaxed.

Tips for organising voluntary work sessions 

Sorting waste is important during community work days too

Community clean-ups may generate waste, which must be sorted correctly:

  • Organic waste: leaves, twigs, plant waste
  • Mixed waste: broken tools and garden toys, wet rubbish, plastic bags, etc.
  • Metal: old screws, tin cans, small metal items
  • Electrical waste: small appliances, light bulbs, etc. – for separate collection (not in mixed waste!)
  • Items suitable for reuse: support recycling or organise a garden car boot sale

Think about how to sort the waste before the community clean-up. It is also possible to arrange for waste skips for the clean-up.

Don’t forget the Sortti collection lorries

In Vantaa, the collection lorry will be making the rounds from 6 May to 3 June. Households can take hazardous waste (formerly known as ‘problem waste’), electrical and electronic waste, and scrap metal to these lorries free of charge. Check the HSY website for the nearest collection lorry stop.

Would you like to organise a garden car boot sale?

Why not organise a garden sale during or after a community work day? It’s a brilliant way to recycle, find treasures and meet other residents in a relaxed atmosphere.

You can set up your own stall on a blanket or a table, for example. It’s best to sell items that are neat, in good condition and clean: crockery, clothes, toys, books and small household items. You can agree on a price with the buyer or give the items away for free – it’s entirely up to you!