Cologne is fighting against the flood of garbage: more and more waste in our city!

Cologne is fighting against the flood of garbage: more and more waste in our city!

In Cologne it is bubbling! The city has been facing a partly questionable increase in dirt corner and wild dumps for weeks. More and more citizens: Inside, the increasing garbage problems are upset, which are not least due to the corona -related loosening. The spokeswoman for the waste management company Cologne (AWB), Cordula Beckmann, explains: "The use of public space has increased significantly in recent years. With the so -called 'Mediterranization', more people use more people and green areas, which ultimately leads to an increased amount of garbage."

In fact, the amount of waste has increased almost annually in Cologne. According to reports, there are over 23,400 wastebasket in the city, but they are not used sufficiently. Contrary to general perception, the AWB shows that there is no specifically dirty quarter; Instead, there are hotspots everywhere in the city, in which the cleanliness leaves something to be desired.

facts about the garbage problem

• The number of reported illegal garbage deposits rose to around 28,000 in 2024.
• costs for the disposal of wild garbage amounts to over 14 million euros annually.
• The possibility of free disposal of larger waste is guaranteed by two recycling centers and a pick-up service.

Unfortunately, respect for city soiling also decreases. Unused household items are increasingly being put on the streets. The AWB points out that simple disposal is possible free of charge and uncomplicated. The trend of the "giving away boxes" is particularly critically considered, since the objects that have not been picked up often end as illegal garbage.

Nevertheless, there are bright spots: Last year, the reports on overflowed places with 28,000 by 4,000 have increased compared to the previous year. The popular "Kölle Putzmunter" campaign also records an increase in the number of participants, and the AWB grill scouts, which distribute garbage bags to barbecues in the green areas, are still a hit.

campaigns against littering

In order to take further measures against littering in the city, the city of Cologne starts together with the AWB poster and information campaigns. Under the motto "Over 23,000 in your city! Do you meet the next?" If the citizens are to be stimulated to better use the waste containers provided. These are often equipped with ash cups and dog cheeky dispensers.

The city of Cologne, well in the planning behind the scenes, sees the awareness and education of the population a crucial step to combat the garbage problem. The AWB educational education team works in daycare centers, schools and universities to raise awareness of the correct waste disposal and thus make a contribution to a cleaner city.

It remains to be seen which measures the city of Cologne will take in the future to get the challenges about garbage and littering under control. One thing is certain: we all approach the topic. And with a little more mindfulness we can create a clean city together that we can be proud of.

For more information you can do the articles from Express , city of cologne and Visit Federal Environment Agency .