Garbage fees in the Ebersberger district: Citizens are angry with prices explosion!

Garbage fees in the Ebersberger district: Citizens are angry with prices explosion!

The waste fees in the Ebersberg district rise drastically and cause resentment among the citizens. Each of the approximately 143,000 inhabitants causes around 100 kilograms of residual waste every year. The increased fees affect numerous municipalities, with Anzing raising the annual price for the 80-liter resin tumbling bin by 57 percent to 312 euros. Zorneding follows 68 percent to 222 euros with an increase, while Aßling increases by 37 percent to 244 euros. These price adjustments are part of a costly development, the causes of which are in a cost increase of 106 percent in the disposal levy and increasing personnel and energy costs. In addition, there is the CO₂ prize of 22 euros per ton and a change in the law, which brings a sales tax liability to the waste incineration agreement of 19 percent. According to Merkur is a deficit of 1.5 million euros 2028 must be compensated for.

The reactions of the population are angry. Many citizens express their concerns in town halls and municipal council meetings. In view of the constantly increasing waste disposal fees, the district runs the risk of losing the trust of citizens. The waste management committees now have suggestions for improvement. This includes the introduction of a waste app that should provide the citizens of current information on garbage collection and correct waste disposal.

costs and efficiency of waste management

Waste management also plans to burn garbage from 2027 in Ingolstadt, which is considered cheaper. In order to reduce transport costs, the umbrella station on the sheep pasture is converted. Furthermore, there are considerations in the room to integrate waste management into their own local company. This should enable more flexible decisions and create synergies.

Another approach to reducing costs is the clarification of the citizens about the correct waste separation. Missing throws in organic waste and residual waste cause high additional costs and represent a central problem. As the Süddeutsche Zeitung 2023 in the district of Ebersberg a total of almost 71,000 tons of waste. The largest types of waste are green and garden waste with around 21,000 tons, residual waste with approx. 14,000 tons and organic and paper waste with around 10,000 tons each.

new garbage fees from 2025

From January 1, 2025, new garbage can fees in the Ebersberg district apply. The size and number of garbage cans can be selected as required. There is an obligation to connect to the residual waste and bio bin; However, if you compost independently, you can do without the bio bin. The residual and bioma waste collection usually takes place every 14 days, while the paper bin is emptied every four weeks. In the future, the fees are based on the amount of garbage produced.

To meet the citizens, there are also ways to apply for smaller garbage cans or to share them directly with neighbors. The municipal waste management also plans incentives such as the brand system in Vaterstetten to promote waste reduction. From 2025, citizens should also be sensitized to the basic fees for waste disposal. Clarification campaigns for correct waste separation will continue to become more important in the coming years to increase the recycling rate and reduce costs.

The challenges for the district of Ebersberg are so long -term, and citizens are also required to contribute their part to reduce costs.