Waste fees increase by 22 percent - district administrator explains the reasons!

Waste fees increase by 22 percent - district administrator explains the reasons!

Landkreis Kulmbach, Deutschland - The waste fees in the Kulmbach district are faced with a dramatic increase! Those responsible of the district office presented alarming messages about the financial Situation of the waste management. The income is no longer sufficient to cover the costs incurred. That means: the citizens have to dig deeper into their pockets!

District Administrator Klaus Peter Söllner (FW) has made it clear that it is the first significant increase in fees for years. On average, the waste fees are to be raised by a whopping 22 percent. This decision was discussed in the environmental committee and cannot be avoided, according to the clear message of the administration. The financial burdens are simply too high and pose major challenges for waste management.

drastic measures required

The increase in fees is a direct result of the rising costs in the area of waste management. While the expenditure continues to increase, the previous income was not sufficient to maintain the necessary services. The decision to increase the fees shows how serious the situation is and that urgent measures must be taken to continue to ensure waste disposal in the Kulmbach district.