Illegal garbage deposits in Sinzig: a ton of dangerous goods recovered!

On January 5, 2025, an illegal garbage deposit was discovered in Harbach near Sinzig and removed by volunteers. The parking lot on the L82 towards Ahrenthal was the location where the illegally disposed objects were found. The waste discovered includes 37 car tires, around 30 liters of old oil and various chemicals. The discovery was made by Margit Betzing, a member of the Sinzig Advisory Board, who then informed local mayor Reiner Friedam.

Illegal waste disposal is a serious problem that endangers not only the environment, but also public security. Therefore, measures to remedy and punish such activities are urgently required. It should be noted that the penalties for illegal waste disposal in Germany vary greatly depending on the state. As reports bussgeldkatalog.org , the fines for illegal disposal can be pronounced in different forms of regulated waste, whereby the amount of the punishment depends on various factors such as the amount and type of waste.

regulations for waste disposal in Germany

To protect the environment and ensure the proper disposal of waste, there are country -specific regulations for waste disposal in Germany. These regulations sometimes provide high fines for illegal deposits of garbage to promote responsible use of waste.