Garbage chaos in Ludwigslust: Will tenants soon have to pay more?

Garbage chaos in Ludwigslust: Will tenants soon have to pay more?

In the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, waste separation is a major problem that poses challenges not only to waste disposal companies, but also to housing companies. A worrying development is emerging in large residential areas, which could have expensive consequences for residents. As the SVZ Reportedly, many residents misuse the yellow bins as residual waste, while similar problems also occur with paper bins.

Steffen Grünwald, CEO of the waste disposal company ALP, is concerned about the situation and has announced measures to deal with the problem. Some areas could soon have their yellow bins removed and replaced with residual waste bins that are subject to a charge. These changes could not only relieve the burden on waste disposal companies, but also pass on the financial burden to tenants.

The challenges of waste disposal

The experiences of Michaela Bierstedt, authorized representative at Vewoba, support Grünwald's statements. Overflowing containers and indiscriminate disposal are the order of the day. Despite signs and advice, little seems to be improving, largely due to the behavior of tenants. Garbage is often left carelessly, especially after weekends, which further exacerbates the situation.

These problems are not just local. Jörg Skorupski, managing director of the Ludwigslust housing cooperative, confirms similar experiences. A caretaker is constantly busy cleaning up the remains. Waste Management Ludwigslust-Parchim AöR, represented by Steffen Grünwaldt, reports on problems in various parts of the city and emphasizes that the problem of littering in large residential areas is widespread throughout the district.

Incorrect filling and recycling

According to Ralf Drexler, Managing Director of Alba-Nord, the problems with incorrect filling of the yellow bins are increasing. Proper waste separation is crucial to achieving recycling rates and is promoted by various initiatives. Like the website garbage-separation-works.de emphasizes, the collecting and sorting behavior of citizens is crucial. Used packaging should never end up in residual waste, otherwise it will be burned and lost for recycling.

The introduction of a new packaging law in 2019 required citizens to collect used packaging separately. Nevertheless, the current situation shows that many ignore this regulation, which not only worsens the environmental situation but also puts a strain on the financial resources of housing companies.

Future measures, such as removing yellow bins from heavily affected areas, could provide a solution. It will become clear whether these steps are sufficient to get the problems of waste separation under control. Residents are called upon to actively participate in a better recycling process and to take responsibility. Only together can waste disposal in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district be improved.