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Rostock's street cleaning fees are rising: What citizens need to know now!
Rostock will adjust its street cleaning fees from 2026 to reflect rising costs for cleaning and winter service.
Rostock's street cleaning fees are rising: What citizens need to know now!
The street cleaning fees in Rostock are facing a decision that will take effect from January 1, 2026. How Rostock town hall reports, the costs for street cleaning and winter service have risen noticeably in recent years. This has prompted the city administration to develop a new street cleaning fee statute, which is to be approved by the citizens on November 19, 2025.
The fee increase will be around 17.4 percent in 2026. However, for 2027 the fees are stable and remain unchanged. One reason for the adjustments is the increasing expenses, which are due to increased energy prices, material costs and the need for repairs. Collective wage increases and investments in new technologies and equipment also play a role. These developments are necessary steps to meet the demands of climate protection, especially with regard to CO₂ costs and alternative drives.
New statutes and their background
Dr. Dagmar Koziolek, head of the Office for Environmental and Climate Protection, emphasizes that a well-maintained cityscape is not only important for the well-being of its citizens, but also for the attractiveness of the city. Loud regional-in.de The responsibility for cleaning the streets lies with the city, which collects fees from the owners of adjacent properties if they have not taken over the cleaning obligation.
An average increase in fees of 5.8 percent was also promised in 2025. This price adjustment is due in particular to increased personnel costs and higher personnel requirements as a result of expanded services. Another cost factor was the recommissioning of an external location of Stadtentsorgung Rostock GmbH, which became necessary after a major fire in February 2024.
Planning and strategic measures
In the future, the city plans to change the fee structure to a two-year calculation period. This should lead to more efficient calculations and greater planning security. Street cleaning is organized in fixed cleaning areas that are transparent for residents and the city administration.
Citizens' commitment to a clean cityscape is essential. Campaigns such as “World Clean Up Day” and district initiatives are important key elements of the city’s cleanliness strategy. It is clear that street cleaning fees are not just numbers on a paper, but rather represent an essential basis for a well-maintained cityscape and reliable winter service.
Overall, it shows that the city of Rostock is tackling the challenges of modern urban care with a clear plan and the goal of maintaining the quality of life and attractiveness for all residents and visitors.