City points to safety risks and refers to alternative disposal sites
As announced by the city of Reinheim , the municipal depot will no longer accept private deliveries of recyclable materials starting January 1, 2026. several safety-related incidents and the current conditions that no longer guarantee the safe storage and handling of recyclable materials.
Recyclable materials and electronic waste must be disposed of differently in the future
Private individuals can continue to drop off their recyclables at the Roßdorf recycling center .
Electronic waste can also be disposed of at Azur in Mühltal free twice-yearly collection available through the Waste Recycling Association , upon prior registration
Safety deficiencies at the construction yard
The current practice of collecting electronic waste, batteries, and light bulbs at the municipal depot does not comply with the safety regulations Several dangerous situations have occurred in recent months :
a fluorescent tube exploded in the immediate vicinity of a citizen, and a waste disposal company's truck caught fire due to improper storage.
Particularly critical is the storage of lithium-ion batteries and batteries from devices such as vacuum cleaners or e-bikes, which have repeatedly left at the construction yard without permission . Safe handling of such materials can no longer be guaranteed under current conditions.
Mayor Feick: “Safety has priority”
"We didn't make this decision lightly, as it was a local service we offered to our citizens, even though we aren't legally obligated to do so," explains Mayor Manuel Feick .
"However, for the safety of our citizens, employees, and the city's infrastructure, this is the right decision."
The town of Reinheim offers further information at
👉 www.reinheim.de
(Reinheim - PSR)
