Remove fall leaves: These rules apply in Saxony
Fall marks the start of the leaf season. Who is responsible for removing and disposing of leaves, where to dispose of them correctly and what services are available in Saxon cities.
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Municipalities have to dispose of thousands of tons of illegal waste
Bulky waste on the roadside, old tires in wooded areas: Local authorities in Saxony are struggling with garbage dumps. The disposal costs add up.
Olbernhau landfill receives money for remediation
How safe is the landfill in Olbernhau? The state directorate is now granting the operator a lot of money to put the landfill to the test.
Too much incorrect waste - thousands of organic waste garbage cans are left standing
Rules apply to the disposal of organic waste: If there is too much incorrect waste in the garbage can, the waste disposal company will not take it away. How often does this happen?
Kamenz bicycle battery recycler receives funding
A medium-sized company in eastern Saxony specializes in the recycling of bicycle batteries. The Free State of Saxony is supporting a new repair center.
Saxony produces around 1.6 million tons of waste
Saxony households produced almost as much waste in 2023 as in the previous year. In contrast, small successes were recorded for separately collected organic waste.
Saxony wants to save raw materials: Promoting the circular economy
Saxony wants to support the transition to a resource-conserving circular economy with a funding program. Around 89 million euros from EU and state funds have been earmarked for this up to and including 2027, announced Environment Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) on Tuesday after the cabinet meeting ..
Leipzig's city cleaning service collects less New Year's Eve waste
The Leipzig city cleaning service collected slightly less garbage on the streets on New Year's Day than a year ago. "Our colleagues have so far removed just under 74 cubic meters of New Year's Eve waste in the city area," said a press spokeswoman in Leipzig on Wednesday. However, the figure could ri ..
Waste production in Saxony continues to decrease
In 2022, a total of 395 kilograms of waste per inhabitant was generated in Saxony - a reduction of 38 kilograms compared to the previous year.
IG Metall calls on employees to go on warning strike at SRW scrap and recycling plant
IG Metall has called on SRW employees to stage another warning strike in order to push through a collective agreement.
Kretschmer: Saxony ideally suited for circular economy
Away from a throwaway economy and toward a circular economy: Saxony has good prerequisites for this, according to Minister President Kretschmer. He was optimistic during a visit to the TU Freiberg.