Waste: Wild rubbish
Service description
If you would like to report "litter", please contact the lower waste authority in your city or district.
Litter is defined as waste that is illegally deposited in the open countryside, in forests or along streams and in public places outside the designated waste bins.
This can be, for example, household and bulky waste, building rubble, construction site waste, car wrecks, but also excess excavated soil (loose and solid rock excavated or removed during construction work). It is also "wild waste" if the waste has been covered with soil.
The dumping of "wild waste" is prohibited and constitutes an administrative offence. It can be punished with a fine.
If the person responsible for the "litter" can be identified, they will be charged for the disposal costs incurred.
Procedure
Please report "wild rubbish" to the local waste authority in your area. They will take care of the disposal.
Responsible office
State authorities
Which documents are required?
- Description of the location
- Photos of the place of discovery, if applicable
What fees are incurred?
none
Legal basis
State waste laws and municipal statutes
What else should I know?
As the owner of the property, you must generally also take care of the disposal of waste that has been deposited on your property against your will.
Furthermore, the public waste disposal authorities are responsible for the disposal of "wild waste".
Short text
If you would like to report "litter", please contact the lower waste authority in your city or district.
Litter is waste that is illegally deposited in the open countryside, in forests or along streams, in public places, on the roadside or in front of houses and gardens outside the designated waste bins.
The dumping of "wild waste" is prohibited and constitutes an administrative offence. It can be punished with a fine.
Typing
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