Biotons in Wildeshausen: strict controls and impending fines!

Biotons in Wildeshausen: strict controls and impending fines!

In Wildeshausen, biotons are currently being checked in a random way to ensure proper waste disposal. The controls are carried out by the Horst Bohmann Group from Rastede. The aim is to identify errors when filling the biotons and reduce the environmental impact on incorrect disposal. The district of Oldenburg also tightened the measures for control, especially in view of the new regulations for the separation of organic waste that will come into force from May 1, 2025, which provide stricter requirements for the permissible amount of foreign substances in organic waste.

Foreign substances, i.e. unwanted materials, may make up a maximum of three percent of the content. Frequent violations are the use of plastic bags, overcrowded tons and incorrect disposal such as diapers, dog droppings and food packaging. In the event of violations for the first time, the tons are provided with a white hint or yellow warning sticker; Repeated violations lead to the preservation of a red sticker and the non-collection of the bin. In addition, fines can be imposed on the district.

new regulations from May 2025

From May 1, 2025, stricter regulations apply: The maximum amount of interference in biotons is reduced to only one percent. These measures are related to the fact that around 92,000 tons of compost are lost annually, since interference fabrics can make recycling difficult and ultimately lead to the burning of the garbage. Consumers: Inside threaten fines if the separation should be incorrect. The exact height remains unclear, but can be up to 2,500 euros in the event of serious violations.

A growing problem show the surveys among the citizens: Inside: young people in particular often have difficulty in silly separation. The garbage disposal is also equipped with a camera that monitors the contents of the tons. It is known that there are currently up to five percent foreign substances, which increases the pressure on disposal companies to sort and process waste.

challenges in disposal and processing

Another problem is biodegradable plastic bags that can still be used under certain conditions, although more than 90 percent of German composting systems have difficulty processing them. That is why experts recommend using paper bags or old newspapers for organic waste. Environmental organizations warn that the illegal disposal of garden waste can also be punished with high fines, depending on the amount and the respective state.

Information on the proper use of the waste containers is available online, for example in the local "waste ABC". In order to facilitate the correct separation and disposal of organic waste inside, the BMUV referred to where comprehensive information is provided.

The controls in Wildeshausen are part of a larger initiative to improve the quality of the organic waste and reach the environmental objectives of the region, while the population is also sensitized to the topic. It remains to be seen how effective these measures will be and whether they can lead to a significant reduction in error quotas in waste disposal.

The Kreiszeitung also reports of the great interest that has the population in compliance with the new regulations and the running Efforts to ensure cleanliness in Wildeshausen. The city faces the challenge of making both the clarification and control more effective in order to guarantee environmentally friendly disposal in the long term.

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