Since January 2025, lightweight packaging has been disposed of exclusively via yellow bags.
In the Darmstadt-Dieburg district, has been exclusively via yellow bags since January 1, 2025. disposed of Yellow bins, bag garages, or other containers will no longer be emptied. The yellow bags must loosely on the ground at the roadside – not in the bin, not against the fence, and not in wire mesh containers.
End of the goodwill arrangement for dead-end garages
Although sack garages are no longer permitted according to system regulations commissioned by the Dual Systems, had RMG Rohstoffmanagement GmbH, continued to empty them as a courtesy. This transitional phase has now ended.
The regulation applies until December 31, 2027. to all residents Exceptions are made for large -scale waste collection points from RMG 1,100-liter container have received
Background of the regulation
RMG Rohstoffmanagement GmbH has been commissioned by the operators of the dual systems, represented by Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD), to collect and transport lightweight packaging. This is based on the Darmstadt-Dieburg district and DSD system agreementthe district as a bag-only collection area for the period 2025 to 2027 defines
What applies to existing barrels and containers?
Existing yellow bins, wire mesh containers, or bag storage units can still for the temporary storage of yellow bags. However, for collection, only loose yellow bags will be taken.
At the beginning of 2025, yellow recycling bins were emptied one last time as a courtesy and marked with information about the new regulations. Since the end of this transition period, no more bins or bag-in-boxes have been emptied.
Why not wire mesh boxes or sack garages?
Wire mesh containers in the past accidents and property damage caused sack garages also hinder the smooth collection process. Therefore, the yellow bags must be visibly and loosely placed on the ground.
An RMG spokesperson explains:
“The contractual requirements are clear: Collection takes place exclusively via loosely provided yellow bags. This ensures safety and an efficient process.”
Further information is available from RMG Rohstoffmanagement GmbH at 0800 400 5 and online at www.rmg-gmbh.de. General information on waste separation can be found at www.muelltrennung-wirkt.de
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