Together against wild garbage: Göppingen waste talk sets an example!

Together against wild garbage: Göppingen waste talk sets an example!

On May 19, 2025, a technical discussion on waste management in the Göppingen district took place, convened by District Administrator Edgar Wolff. Several mayors and experts took part in the discussion, including Mayor Alexander Maier from Göppingen and his counterparts Frank Dehmer (Geislingen/Steige), Klaus Heininger (Eislingen/Fils) and Hans-Rudi Bührle (Bad Boll). Representatives of public order offices, building yards and the waste management company (AWB) were also present. The aim was to discuss the challenges in waste disposal.

The topics of the conversation primarily included waste disposal of light packaging, the organization of glass container locations and the increase in illegal dumping, also known as wild garbage. These aspects not only represent an aesthetic challenge for the city and districts, but also cause high disposal costs for the municipalities and the AWB. In addition, the need for improvement in the collection of yellow bags and the cleaning of the glass container locations was addressed.

Joint solutions to waste problems

During the discussion, the participants agreed to fundamentally reform the collection and disposal of kitchen waste. From 2027, a container system will replace the current organic bag solution (blue bag). There was also a desire to review the recording of lightweight packaging. A yellow bin could serve as a possible alternative. The AWB will include these concerns in its future planning for the waste management concept.

Particularly noteworthy is the need for a joint approach to combat wild waste and the importance of the AWB's waste advice. District Administrator Wolff emphasized how important it is to pass on information to the population and strengthen cooperation at an operational level. The commitment to intensive public relations work was considered essential.

In addition to the topics mentioned, the yellow bag or yellow bin plays a central role in waste management. These include packaging made of plastic, tinplate and aluminum, but also composite packaging such as Tetra Pak or Styrofoam. It is important to note that heavily contaminated waste does not belong in the yellow bag, but must be disposed of in the residual waste bin. The detailed disposal guidelines are crucial and also include the correct separation of materials.

Another focus is on non-permitted waste that does not belong in the yellow bag or yellow bin, such as packaging made of paper and glass or electrical appliances. Reference is made to alternative disposal options, such as recycling centers or return options in branches. This information is of great interest to the population in order to avoid incorrect disposal practices and thus apply for waste management coverage.

Overall, the technical discussion is a step in the right direction to jointly address the current challenges in waste management. The regular continuation of the dialogue should help to develop and implement concrete measures so that both the environment and the cityscape benefit in the long term.