Leipzig raises the alarm: Over 1500 fines due to gifts!

Leipzig raises the alarm: Over 1500 fines due to gifts!

Leipzig, Deutschland - In Leipzig, the image of boxes with the inscription "to give away" is becoming increasingly confidant. However, these boxes, often filled with old pans, books or baby clothes, are increasingly becoming a problem for the city administration. The authorities consider the parking of these boxes on sidewalks as a form of "wild waste deposit". Loud LVZ Since the beginning of 2024 there have been over 1500 advertisements in connection with waste. These numbers show how seriously the problem is taken.

David Quosdorf from the city's press office points out that the violations of the circular economy law can have serious consequences. It is particularly problematic that many environmental sinners are not caught because they do not leave any identifiable information on the boxes. Only over 1200 of the ads come from the waste detectives of the Leipzig city cleaning; The rest comes from information from the population, the police or the Office for Environmental Protection.

legal consequences

The parking of sorted household items on the street can be punished as a wild garbage deposit. Even if a piece of paper is attached to "give away", this does not change the legal situation. According to Ergo , objects are considered trash without immediate use. This can lead to fines that are up to 200 euros, also significantly higher for certain categories such as sharp edges or electrical appliances.

In addition, the original display of the box is liable for objects that add the other into the box. This can lead to the disposal costs to be passed on to the waste fees of the residents. Affected residents are therefore well advised to inform the regulatory office in order to free themselves from possible costs.

alternatives to gift boxes

The city of Leipzig offers legal alternatives to avoid the waste problem. This includes exchange cabinets and the free shop of the association "Gettenkekiste e.V." in the east of Leipzig. These facilities not only promote reuse, but also relieve the sidewalks of wildly deposited material. It is also recommended to offer usable objects of social institutions or public bookcases, while unplactions should be disposed of via the bulky waste or the recycling center.

The topic of waste management and the corresponding legal regulations is an increasingly important concern in Germany. Further information on the legal requirements of the circular economy can be found on the website of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Security . In view of the repeated violations in Leipzig, it is clear that both the city and the citizens are required to ensure a clean and proper cityscape.