Illegal waste disposal in Bochum: City fights against dirt!

In Bochum-Gerthe, an illegal waste disposal was determined, which according to reports from Lokalkompass.de Extensive waste, including furniture, plastic and carpet floors, were deposited on the street "An-Holde". The place is already known for such illegal disposal.

The deposited materials were probably left in a night and fog campaign, which could result in the removal costs. The city is forced to use special vehicles and staff for disposal. Despite existing legal disposal options nearby, the number of illegal waste organs increases.

legal situation and fines

like bussgeldatalog.org reports, the fines for waste disposal in Germany vary significantly depending on the federal state. In North Rhine-Westphalia, the state in which Bochum is located, the fines for domestic waste are between 10 and 25 euros, while bulky waste can cost between 50 and 150 euros for smaller objects. The amount of the fines can be up to 50,000 euros in extreme cases.

This differentiation illustrates that it is important for cities and municipalities to have clear regulations in order to counteract illegal waste disposal that not only violates the laws, but is also in an environmentally harmful manner and can burden taxpayers.