Municipalities alarmed by increasing deposits along the old Riedbahn route
Weiterstadt/Griesheim. Between Gehaborner Weg and the A5 motorway , along the old Riedbahn line, cases of illegal dumping cycle and footpath is particularly affected . Unknown individuals repeatedly drive vehicles into the area without permission and dump building materials, wood scraps, and tiles – in the middle of nature.
Costs and environmental pollution are rising
The municipalities of Weiterstadt and Griesheim , which share this area, are facing a growing problem. Disposing of the waste is not only time-consuming but also incurs considerable costs , which must be borne by taxpayers.
"We are perplexed and frustrated," say the responsible authorities. "The perpetrators are acting with shocking audacity."
No trivial offense – high fines threatened
Illegal waste disposal is an administrative offense by heavy fines . Authorities appeal to the public to report any suspicious observations and take responsibility for the environment
Danger to nature and recreation
The dumping of waste not only endangers biodiversity but also impairs the forest's recreational function for walkers and cyclists. Animals and plants, in particular, suffer from the pollutants that can leach into the soil from construction and plastic waste.
Municipalities plan countermeasures
The cities are currently considering additional monitoring and awareness-raising measures to prevent further dumping. One thing is clear: this garbage does not belong in the forest.
(Weiterstadt - Red/PSW)
