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From August 12 to August 18, the Tallinn Waste Centre is organizing a campaign for the free disposal of bulk waste, allowing residents of Tallinn to drop off their large waste items at any of the city’s four waste stations.

Water and sewer line construction at the intersection of Tööstuse, Kopli, and Sitsi streets will interrupt tram line No. 1 from August 12 to August 18. During this period, replacement bus service No. 52 will operate. Bus lines No. 3, 26, 26A, and 73 will also be rerouted from August 12 to August 31.

Next week, construction will begin on a pop-up bike lane on the inbound section of Paldiski maantee, between Mooni Street and Toompuiestee.

Sporting events will temporarily alter bus traffic in the Ülemiste area this weekend. The Ülemiste Night Run will affect bus traffic on Friday and Saturday evening, while the 14th Tallinn Public Ride will impact bus routes on Sunday.

Due to construction work on Tehnika Street between Veerenni and Vana-Lõuna streets, temporary changes will be made to the routes and stops for bus lines No. 3, 39, and 73 from 22:00 on Friday, August 9, until the end of the day on Sunday, August 11.

Tallinn has announced a new international design tender for the Tallinn Hospital, the largest hospital complex in Estonia. The deadline for submissions is October 22.

Tallinn is set to develop a comprehensive children's mental health action plan in collaboration with city departments and field experts. This initiative will be coordinated by Ott Oja, the current Executive Director of the Estonian Mental Health and Well-being Coalition (VATEK).

From August 1 to 11, the Birgitta Festival will present a diverse program, featuring breathtaking emotions, unique and premiere performances, and captivating artists.

Statistics for the first half of 2024 indicate a significant rise in the use of night buses in May and June compared to the beginning of the year. Tallinn operates six night bus lines, with the most popular routes being towards Mustamäe and Lasnamäe.

Tomorrow, August 1, Tondiraba Ice Hall will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a skating disco.