This accessibility statement applies to the electronic service for waste management, implemented by Vitec Tietomitta. The statement was updated on 27 April 2026. The description of the service’s accessibility is based on a self-assessment and an evaluation by an external expert organisation.
The e‑service is covered by the Act on the Provision of Digital Services (available in Finnish and Swedish), which requires public online services to be accessible. We comply with this act and the EU Web Accessibility Directive. This statement describes the accessibility issues found in the service and explains how you can provide feedback and improvement suggestions.
The service partially meets the accessibility requirements.
The following content and functionalities do not yet meet the requirements of WCAG 2.1 levels A & AA. The key issues are expected to be fixed by the end of 2026.
The mobile menu button lacks an accessible name. (4.1.2)
Dialog focus management has shortcomings. (2.4.3)
The help button lacks an accessible name. (4.1.2)
Mandatory fields are not marked consistently or correctly. (3.3.2)
The calendar view opens automatically when the date field receives focus. The date field lacks an accessible name. (3.2.1, 2.4.3, 4.1.2)
Form errors are not conveyed to assistive technologies when they occur. (4.1.3)
Form errors are not presented as text-based error messages. (3.3.1)
The contrast of user interface components is insufficient. (1.4.11)
Radio button and checkbox groups lack a programmatically associated group label. (1.3.1)
The purpose of form fields has not been defined using the autocomplete attribute. (1.3.5)
The current step is not indicated in the step indicator. (1.3.1)
Text contrast is insufficient. (1.4.3)
Accessible names are in English in the Finnish-language service. (3.1.2)
Keyboard focus indicator contrast is insufficient. (1.4.11)
Page titles do not match the purpose of the views. (2.4.2)
Content overflows the screen at a 320-pixel viewport width. (1.4.10)
The heading structure has shortcomings. (1.3.1)
Decorative images are not hidden from assistive technologies. (1.1.1)
Page‑specific issues have been found on the following pages, among others.
The language selector in the mobile menu is not accessible via keyboard or assistive technologies. (2.1.1, 4.1.2)
The page's language attribute does not update when the language is changed. (3.1.1)
The accessible names of language options do not match the visible text. (2.5.3)
A link receives focus twice and has conflicting roles. (2.4.3, 4.1.2)
Link-like elements are implemented as buttons. (4.1.2)
A list is not programmatically marked. (1.3.1)
Cards have shortcomings in keyboard and assistive technology implementation. (4.1.2)
The date picker has multiple accessibility issues with keyboard use and assistive technologies. (1.3.1, 2.1.1, 4.1.2)
In the "Times per week" options, elements have incorrect roles and the dynamic update is not detectable. (4.1.2, 1.3.2)
The date range selector does not work with keyboard or assistive technologies. (2.1.1)
The content’s language attribute does not match the content language. (3.1.2)
The dropdown element does not receive visible focus. (2.4.7)
The delete button does not work with keyboard use and lacks an accessible name. (2.1.1, 4.1.2)
The "Submit permit application" element does not receive visible keyboard focus. (2.4.7)
Focus is not moved to the new field when it is added. (2.4.3)
The text content of a label is cut off. (3.3.2)
Settings elements do not work with keyboard use and lack roles. (2.1.1, 4.1.2)
If you cannot obtain the content you need in an accessible format, please contact the system provider Vitec Tietomitta at viestinta.vingo(at)vitecsoftware.com. We aim to respond within a reasonable time.
This accessibility statement was prepared by Selko Digital and was completed on 10 April 2026.
We are committed to improving the accessibility of online services and will update this statement as we rectify accessibility deficiencies.
You can give feedback regarding the accessibility of the e-service to the service provider, Vitec Tietomitta. Contact us by email at viestinta.vingo(at)vitecsoftware.com. Please describe the issue as precisely as possible.
A response may take up to 14 days. If you are not satisfied with the response or do not receive one within two weeks, you may submit a notification to Traficom (opens in a new window). Detailed instructions on submitting a notification and how the matter is handled are available on Traficom’s website.
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Digital Accessibility Supervision Unit
P.BOX 320
FI-00059 TRAFICOM
Tel.: +358 29 534 5000 (switch)
webaccessibility.fi (opens in a new window)
saavutettavuus@traficom.fi