Clean streets for more safety in autumn
Griesheim. With the arrival of autumn, the city of Griesheim all property owners to fulfill their sweeping obligations . Falling leaves on sidewalks and streets quickly create slip hazards for pedestrians and clog gullies when the leaves are washed down storm drains.
"At the end of September, all gullies in the city were emptied by a specialist company to ensure unhindered drainage. However, since this cleaning only occurs once a year, the gullies can quickly become clogged with leaves," the city administration announced. As a result, large puddles can form and impair street drainage.
Blind gullies and proximity to trees
In some places in the city, there are so-called "blind" gullies , usually near trees. These are not connected to the sewer system and serve only to irrigate trees in their early years . They have no dirt traps and are now consolidated by roots, so cleaning is unnecessary.
Sweeping obligation at a glance
The street sweeping obligation is regulated by the city of Griesheim's street cleaning ordinance . It obligates property owners to regularly clean sidewalks and streets up to the center of the roadway to prevent hazards and health risks and ensure public safety.
- Time: Cleaning should be completed by 8 p.m. .
- Exceptional cases: In case of heavy soiling or sudden hazards, immediate sweeping required.
- Leaf disposal: Leaves and garden waste up to the size of a trunk (about three blue 120-liter bags) can free of charge at the municipal building yard .
By reminding people of the obligation to sweep, the city of Griesheim wants to help ensure road safety and prevent flooding caused by blocked drains .
(GRIESHEIM – PRED/PSG)
