Enhanced sanitation in public areas

The Senate of Bremen has made a significant decision to address the issue of littering on public surfaces. From the first quarter of the coming year, the Bremen City Cleaning (DBS) will be responsible for the removal of illegal waste deposits of more than 100 liters.

Currently, different carriers are responsible for various public surfaces, which can lead to coordination problems and delays in waste removal. The new task allocation to DBS aims to streamline the process, making it easier for citizens to report and address illegal waste deposits.

Last year, DBS's waste removal efforts cost around 900,000 euros. With the new task allocation, rough estimates suggest that DBS could make up to 8,000 trips for waste removal in the future. This arrangement could improve the efficiency of waste removal on public surfaces and make it more cost-effective.

The new task allocation to DBS may also lead to faster removal of illegal waste deposits, reducing delays and potential threats to humans and the environment caused by larger waste accumulations. The Senator for Environment, Climate, and Science will check all legal prerequisites for DBS to act on all public surfaces.

The public authority in Bremen responsible for the removal of illegal waste amounts of more than 100 liters from now on is the Environmental Department of the City of Bremen. The goal is for DBS to be able to act on all public surfaces, ensuring that waste deposits can be reported directly to one responsible authority.

This change could also have a positive impact on the environment. By ensuring faster removal of larger waste accumulations, the new task allocation to DBS could pose a threat reduction to humans and the environment.

In conclusion, the decision to assign the responsibility of illegal waste removal on public surfaces to DBS is a step towards a cleaner and safer Bremen. The new arrangement is expected to improve the efficiency of waste removal, reduce delays, and ensure a more streamlined process for citizens to report and address illegal waste deposits.