Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 12th February 2026 Issue no. 1197
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Envac to deliver automated waste collection for Oulu University Hospital
Envac has been selected to design and deliver an automated waste collection system for Building C, the new outpatient and teaching building at Oulu University Hospital (OYS) in Oulu, Finland.
Part of the OYS2030 development programme, Building C is the final stage of the new main hospital building and brings together outpatient specialist care and teaching in one facility. The building will accommodate specialist outpatient clinics and day hospital activities, pathology laboratories, teaching and training facilities and a teaching-oriented social and health centre. Its design focuses on functionality, cost-effectiveness and shared use across disciplines.
Construction work on Building C started in Autumn 2025 and the building is scheduled for completion in Summer 2029. The total budget for the project is €235.3 million.
Envac's automated waste collection system will transport waste through a sealed pipe network from multiple collection points in the building to a central terminal, removing the need for manual trolley movements and the storage of waste in corridors and back-of-house areas. This improves hygiene, reduces the risk of infection spread, supports smoother internal logistics and helps to lower the hospital's carbon footprint.
“We are delighted to contribute to the future of healthcare delivery at Oulu University Hospital,” says Mikko Suoperä, managing director, Envac Finland. “By automating waste handling, we free up space and staff time for patient care, improve working conditions and help the hospital meet its ambitious sustainability and efficiency targets.
“"Our automated waste collection technology is designed to support the demanding hygiene, reliability and operational requirements of a modern university hospital. We are proud to contribute to OYS2030 and to the creation of a smarter, more sustainable hospital campus in Oulu."
Envac will work in close collaboration with the Building C alliance, which includes North Ostrobothnia Welfare Region and NCC Suomi Oy, to ensure the waste collection solution is fully integrated with the hospital's architectural and technical design.
Illustration created by UKI-Lukkaroinen-Tähti-set, courtesy of https://oys2030.fi/uusi-paarakennus/
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