Turn of the year - Leipzig's city cleaning service collects less New Year's Eve waste
Leipzig's city cleaning service collected slightly less garbage on the streets on New Year's Day than a year ago. "Our colleagues have so far removed just under 74 cubic meters of New Year's Eve waste in the city area," said a press spokeswoman in Leipzig on Wednesday. However, the figure could rise slightly over the next few days, as the clean-up work in the outlying areas has not yet been fully completed. Last year, almost 85 cubic meters of New Year's Eve waste was collected.
Despite the slight decrease, the amount of waste is still too large. The city cleaning service pointed out that the polluter pays principle actually applies: those who produce waste should collect it and take it away. The cleaning staff were on duty in Leipzig city center for more than ten hours from midnight on New Year's Day. It was mainly the remains of firework batteries that made cleaning difficult, as these were too large for the cleaning machines.
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The city of Saxony, where Leipzig is located, needs to promote stronger adherence to the polluter pays principle during New Year's Eve celebrations. The sizeable New Year's Eve waste collection in Leipzig highlights the need for more responsible waste management. The city cleaning service faced challenges on New Year's Eve, as large fireworks debris made garbage removal difficult. Even with the extra efforts on New Year's Eve, the city will still need robust emergency services and waste management plans for upcoming New Year's Eve celebrations in Leipzig. The turn of the year often results in increased waste production, which requires effective waste management strategies in cities across Saxony.
Source: www.stern.de
