New biotonne rules: How to avoid punishments in Hildburghausen!

New biotonne rules: How to avoid punishments in Hildburghausen!

From 2025, stricter requirements for the use of the biotone will come into force in Hildburghausen. According to a report by INSOTHRIEDEN BIONENTONENORE NOT BIONANEN become. This measure is part of a revision of the bio -waste regulation, which aims to reduce interference materials in organic waste.

The new regulations include that composting systems can refuse to accept organic waste if they are not correctly filled. Only biodegradable kitchen and garden waste are permitted, such as fruit and vegetable residues, food residues, lawn and shrub cuts as well as flower bouquets and flower pot plants. Plastic bags and bioplastic bags are not allowed because they do not decompose quickly enough. To dispose of organic waste is recommended to use paper bags or newspaper.

controls and sanctions

If the bio bin is fully filled, a note is attached. When repeated false filling, the bio bin remains unchanged until the owner has sorted the waste. For questions about waste separation, the municipal service of waste management is available on the telephone number (0 36 85) 78 18 76 74.

Further information on the correct content of the biotonne can be found in a report by Brisant . Accordingly, the accepted remnants also include meat and fish residues, dairy products, bread remains, tea and coffee filters as well as small amounts of kitchen towels or napkins for moisture binding. In contrast, animal excrement, ash, painted wood and organic plastic from the biotonone are strictly excluded.

The new regulations also include that disposal and composting companies have to follow the new requirements, otherwise they violate the law. In addition, citizens have to pay attention to what they dispose of in the biotonne. Disposal and municipalities carry out controls to check the right waste separation; If a contamination of more than 3 percent foreign substances is determined, the bin remains until the garbage has been properly separated.

From 2025, additional fines are also possible, although the exact amounts have not yet been determined. According to the circular economy law, punishments of up to 2,500 euros can be imposed in the event of serious violations. Every year, around 92,000 tons of compost are lost due to interference, in particular plastic, which also hinders the processing of the organic waste and leads to combustion. In the future, a correct waste separation could help to supply an additional 69,000 people with energy from organic waste and to save 25,600 tons of CO2 annually.

-transmitted by West-Ost-Medien