Strikes in Dortmund: waste disposal and traffic paralyzed!

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Von Helena Schmidt

Aktuelle Streiks in Dortmund betreffen Verkehr und Müllentsorgung. Bürger äußern Unzufriedenheit; Dienstaufnahme ab 17. März.
Current strikes in Dortmund concern traffic and waste disposal. Citizens express dissatisfaction; Duty from March 17th. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

In Dortmund, there are currently far -reaching strikes that not only affect public transport, but also a lot of waste. In a street survey by the "Ruhr Nachrichten", the affected citizens express their Frustration about the continued Situation and the state of the city.

An unsatisfied man describes the station area as a "catastrophe", while a respondent wife notes that Dortmund is not considered the cleanest city. These opinions reflect the dissatisfaction of the population that suffers from the consequences of inadequate waste disposal during the strike.

Details about the strike and its consequences

like Derwesten.de reports, the strike extends over the days from March 14, 2025. Particularly affected because important services have not been provided since the start of the strike. During this time, recycling courtyards and the furniture exchange remain closed, and the landfill northeast works in emergency operation, which leads to further delays.

On March 14th, the EDG announced that the services will be resumed on Sunday, March 16. From Monday, March 17th, the regular garbage disposal for organic and residual waste is to take place. However, not empty garbage cans are not made up for from the strike period, but only emphasized at the next regular date.

statements and demands of the citizens

The survey also shows that many citizens are calling for higher wages and better working conditions for the employees of waste disposal companies. A woman emphasizes how important the work of these employees is and asks the employers to enter into negotiations and grant wage increases. The unions ver.di and komba that organize the strike emphasize the need to address public services and the problems of a shortage of skilled workers in the industry.

For the time of the strike, the customer service of the EDG may remain limited. Despite the inconvenience, residents emphasize the urgency of a solution and hope for promptly negotiations to defuse the situation and make Dortmund a clean city again.

as well as ruHR24.de closed sacks or paper bags are taken; However, bulky waste and loose waste remains excluded. These restrictions increase the frustration of citizens and illustrate the challenges that Dortmund is standing in this difficult time.

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