Attention, Dresdner! Warning of fake bulky waste channels!

Attention, Dresdner! Warning of fake bulky waste channels!

In the Dresden Neustadt there is currently a great reason for caution. As the city administration , fake notices for the "special blocking waste day" and the collection of scrap and electrical devices have appeared. The residents unsettle this misleading information and could lead to unsorted waste on the streets.

"We appeal to all citizens not to react to these notices", according to the Office of the Office for Stadtgrün and waste management. The timely collection of waste is particularly important, since otherwise the planned street parties are at risk next weekend. Each household in Dresden has the opportunity to release up to four cubic meters of bulky waste or electrical appliances free of charge at the recycling centers.

correct disposal of electrical appliances

The disposal of electrical appliances is not rocket science, but should be carried out conscientiously. According to the guidelines of the Environmental Federal Office of the Environment may not be disposed of in household waste or as a blocking waste. Instead, numerous options are available to dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner.

whether free of charge at recycling centers or in stores - the options are diverse. Smaller electrical appliances with an edge length of up to 25 centimeters can be handed over in many places without buying a new purchase. In addition, retailers are obliged to withdraw the devices regardless of the original purchase location if a new device is bought. If you are unsure, you can contact the waste advice on 0351 4889633

Ten points for electrical equipment disposal

• electrical appliances do not dispose of in household waste.
• Aligning old electrical appliances at recycling centers, in retail or by municipal collection.
• TV and refrigerators can be returned free of charge when buying a new purchase.
• batteries remove from the devices before disposal.
Sell ​​or give away functioning devices.
• Check defective devices for repair options.
• The transport of electrical devices costs a fee of 29.37 euros.
• The collection from the apartment is subject to a fee.
• The collection takes place within four weeks of application.
• pay attention to the symbol of the crossed -out waste bin - this marks electrical appliances.

The legal regulations according to the electrical and electronics device law (ElektroG) from 2015 require proper disposal of electrical devices and a separation from the unsorted settlement drop. Not only was a collective rate of 65 percent for the electrical appliances placed in the past three years, but also exploitation and recycled rates to win back the valuable raw materials in the devices.

A good detail: In 2021, a total of 1,006,370 tons of electrical devices were collected in Germany, which is about 11.1 kilograms per inhabitant. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the minimum collection rate has been missed again and again, as also the latest numbers

All of this information not only help to protect the environment, but also to keep your own home properly and tidy. If you have any questions about waste disposal, waste advice is a valuable address that is available to help and advisors to the citizens. So everyone contributes to keeping Dresden clean and livable.