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Organic waste bin on the wrong side of the street? These new rules await you!
New system for organic waste collection in the Ostalbkreis: Residents must pay attention to the “correct” side of the street. Tips for waste disposal.
Organic waste bin on the wrong side of the street? These new rules await you!
In Schrezheim, a new regulation for organic waste collection is causing confusion among residents. Locals complained that their organic waste bin was not picked up despite announcements. The reason? The garbage can was apparently on the “wrong” side of the street. The garbage truck driver left a sticker indicating this misunderstanding. The Society in the Ostalbkreis for Waste Management (GOA) explained that the positioning of the organic waste bin is now crucial: it must stand straight and directly on the side of the road, with the handle and wheels facing away from the road. These requirements apply exclusively to organic waste and not to residual waste or recyclables, as a GOA representative, Svenja Schnell, confirmed.
This new regulation is important because special side loader vehicles are used to empty the organic waste bins. This raises questions such as: Which side is the “right” one? It will now be easier for citizens because if it is placed incorrectly, the bin will have a sticker attached to it and must be placed in the correct location in the future. In addition, no parked cars or other obstacles may block the access of the garbage truck. There are also guidelines when filling the organic waste bin: The waste should only be thrown in official paper bags so as not to endanger the emptying process schwaebische.de reported.
Waste disposal rules
Another important issue is the basic rule that overflowing garbage cans can be left standing as they make emptying them much more difficult. According to the Federal Association of the German Waste Management, Water and Raw Materials Industry (BDE), it often happens that waste ends up next to the bin when it is overfilled. This means that the bins must be ready by 6 a.m. on the day of collection, but there is no guarantee that the garbage collection will always come at the same time allanswers.de. The responsible authorities are asking citizens to set up their bins in accordance with the new requirements to ensure smooth collection.