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Garbage scandal in Quickborn: suspected restaurant perpetrator!
In Pinneberg, illegal waste dumping in Quickborn is causing a stir. The GAB is investigating, initial indications point to catering perpetrators.
Garbage scandal in Quickborn: suspected restaurant perpetrator!
Unpleasant scenes took place in Quickborn: a recycling island was converted into a garbage dump overnight. The Society for Waste Management and Waste Treatment of the Pinneberg District (GAB) was shocked at the extent of this environmental outrage, as the area next to the recycling center now looks like a garbage dump. What is particularly sensitive is the suspicion that perpetrators from the catering industry could be behind this unsightly disposal operation. This is not an isolated case; There is repeated anger about dumped bulky waste and rubbish in used glass and paper containers throughout the Pinneberg district. The GAB assumes that there are several perpetrators who operate commercial waste disposal, which raises questions about responsibilities and the investigation. mopo.de reports that the problem crops up again and again and puts waste disposal in the region to the test.
Recyclables collection in Quickborn
Nevertheless, there is also good news in the area of waste management: the recycling collection in Quickborn, since it opened in 2021, has been well received. This service helps reduce the burden on the recycling center in Tornesch. From November 1, 2025, the opening hours for accepting recyclables have been extended in the winter months. Private individuals from the Pinneberg district can deliver small quantities on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Important note: Vehicles with a total weight of over 3.5 tonnes and commercial deliveries are only permitted at the Tornesch location. kreis-pinneberg.de has published further details on this.
The amount of recyclables accepted in Quickborn includes many common materials, while some waste such as construction site waste, household trash and hazardous waste are not accepted. This shows how important awareness-based disposal options are to protect the environment and promote proper waste management.
The situation in Germany
But what about waste management in the larger context? Loud destatis.de Plastic waste is a relevant issue in Germany. Specific key figures for the generation of plastic waste are recorded in the annual waste balance. This data is important for keeping track of waste flows and taking necessary measures to improve recycling rates. The statistics only show the quantities of plastics collected separately, although plastics in the gray bin are also recorded under “domestic waste”.
Given the many challenges currently affecting waste management, both locally and nationally, the question remains: How can we work together to better manage our waste resources? It is certainly time to get a handle on this and develop solutions that benefit both the environment and society.