Schwerin sinks in the trash: Paulskirche under illegal waste!

Schwerin sinks in the trash: Paulskirche under illegal waste!

In the Schwerin residence ensemble, it is becoming increasingly difficult to take a clear view of the beautiful Paulskirche. Instead, garbage deposits shy away the image of the world heritage. Again and again side streets and sidewalks are blocked by overflowing containers and illegally deposited garbage. Resident Kathrin Schmidt reports that you often come across car tires, house and bulky waste, which visitors and residents are literally in the way. Among the many rubbish “tourists” who often come at the weekend can not only be found. Often the waste left of people with license plates from Ludwigslust-Parchim (Lup) or Northwest Mecklenburg (NWM) come. This problematic development not only causes resentment, but also has an impact on the celebrations of the residents.

"These conditions are no longer portable," emphasizes Pastor Klaus Kuske, who observes the garbage problem. Weddings and churches that take place in the shadow of the Paulskirche suffer from the bad sight. The city administration is aware of the situation. A rethinking in waste disposal, such as the relocation of recycling places, was rejected as not implementable due to the dense development. However, future urban planning planning could help - the idea of ​​an underground recycling space is in the room. Resident Schmidt remains skeptical whether this measure can actually solve the garbage problem.

garbage hotspots and rising costs

The extent of waste disposal is not only limited to the residence ensemble. Other districts of Schwerin, such as the Mueßer wood and the Neumühle, also fight with similar problems. Henning Foerster, city representative without a group, led an inquiry to the mayor. In view of the constant number of around 300 call -up orders for the removal of illegal garbage deposits a year between 2019 and 2023, the city authorities see a need for action. The disposal costs rose from 19,418 euros in 2019 to an impressive 33,057 euros until October 2024.

The development of such hotspots raises questions. There are a total of ten focal points in Schwerin, which according to the city must be cleaned regularly. This includes not only the well -known Lindenstraße, but also less noticeable areas, which are still passionately pursued by residents. The city emphasizes that the cleanliness of recycling spaces remains a permanent favorite that requires a lot of commitment. A cause is usually rarely determined because helpful information is simply missing.

success models from other cities

A collaboration of the city with the police and municipal regulatory service (KOD) is rated as positive. Nevertheless, there are many cities across the country that take more conscious measures against illegal waste disposal. For example, a system was established in Offenbach that stimulates citizens to report illegal deposits via an app. This type of citizen participation has already led to over 16,000 information. In addition, some municipalities rely on technical solutions, such as video surveillance on the garbage and in recycling containers, which showed great success in cities like Berlin by impairing fines.

The Leipzig model of the "environmental detectives", which includes precise reviews and the determination of causers, is also given as a positive example. In Leipzig, 1,125 cubic meters of waste were processed in 1,953 locations in 2023, according to which 472 successful results of the investigation came. Such procedures can also be discussed in Schwerin, even if the city administration sees this critically and considered a higher personnel expenditure than not justified.