New organic waste bin rules: How to avoid penalties in Hildburghausen!

New organic waste bin rules: How to avoid penalties in Hildburghausen!

From 2025, stricter requirements for the use of organic waste bins will come into force in Hildburghausen. According to a report by in southern Thuringia Incorrectly filled organic waste bins may no longer be emptied in the future. This measure is part of a revision of the organic waste regulation, which aims to reduce contaminants in organic waste.

The new regulations mean that composting facilities can refuse to accept organic waste if it is not filled correctly. Only biodegradable kitchen and garden waste, such as fruit and vegetable scraps, food scraps, lawn and shrub clippings as well as bouquets of flowers and potted plants, are permitted. Plastic bags and bioplastic bags are not allowed as they do not decompose quickly enough. It is recommended to use paper bags or newspaper to dispose of organic waste.

Controls and sanctions

If the organic waste bin is filled incorrectly, a note will be posted. If it is repeatedly filled incorrectly, the organic waste bin remains unchanged until the owner has sorted the waste. If you have any questions about waste separation, the Waste Management Citizens Service is available on telephone number (0 36 85) 78 18 76 74.

Further information on the correct contents of the organic waste bin can be found in a report by Explosive to find. Accordingly, the accepted leftovers also include leftover meat and fish, dairy products, leftover bread, tea and coffee filters as well as small amounts of kitchen towels or napkins to bind moisture. In contrast, animal excrement, ash, painted wood and organic plastic are strictly excluded from the organic waste bin.

The new regulations also mean that waste disposal and composting companies must follow the new guidelines, otherwise they will be violating the law. In addition, citizens must be careful about what they dispose of in the organic waste bin. Waste disposal companies and municipalities carry out controls to check that waste is separated correctly; If contamination of more than 3 percent foreign matter is detected, the bin remains standing until the waste has been properly separated.

Additional fines will also be possible from 2025, although the exact amounts have not yet been determined. According to the Circular Economy Act, penalties of up to 2,500 euros can be imposed for serious violations. Every year, around 92,000 tons of compost are lost due to contaminants, especially plastic, which also hinders the further processing of organic waste and leads to it being incinerated. In the future, correct waste separation could help to supply an additional 69,000 people with energy from organic waste and save 25,600 tons of CO2 annually.

– Submitted by West-East media