Kyläsaari Reuse Centre — Local services in Helsinki sub-region

I asked two employees about the student discount. They told me that I need to have the "kantis" card which I already have and then after it I need to activate my student card for the kantis card at the cashier or some form of customer service stand. Well I did try to but the other employees at the cashier didn't know how to do it and did not even try to ask any help from their coworkers and just said that I should do this again the next time I visit the place. Of course I won't most likely visit again since I lost extra discount for just the workers not really doing their job. No offense but the place really gives just off a vibe that the workers just don't really care that much and...

Recycling is a part of Nordic culture, thus Finland has plenty of Recycled Centre. You can find all recycled items from used to like-new or even antique items. The variety of items covers from books, furniture, clothing, electronics products, etc. It's like walking to a store with all the hidden treasures that you can't never imagine. Besides, the recycling center also functions as a middle sorting waste center. You can dispose or donate many household items if you are no longer used. If the item can't be functional, you may be charged a small fee for disposal waste. Students always can find a small discount if go shopping in the...

Love this place. A really good selection, lots of high-quality items and pretty much the best bargains you will find in Finland. The best part, arguably, is the staff. They really go out of their way to help you out. If you want something that you can't find in the store, then ask them. It's happened more than once that they have dug something from God-knows-where.

(Just an update: I wrote the above review a few years ago and gave it five stars. However, I went back there recently and was surprised at how expensive it had become. It’s not really bargain shopping anymore. I changed it to...