Waste management in KAISERSLAUTERN COUNTY
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Waste management in
KAISERSLAUTERN COUNTY
Otterbach-Otterberg
Weilerbach
Enkenbach-
Ramstein- Alsenborn
Miesenbach
Bruchmühlbach- Landstuhl
Miesau
Visit our website Waste management
in Kaiserslautern County:
https://www.kaiserslautern-kreis.de/en/
administration/waste-management.html
Or scan this QR code with a reader app
via smartphone.
Your competent waste Contents
management partner The aim of this Garbage Guide is to point out and explain the possibilities of waste
separation and recycling in the Kaiserslautern county.
FOREWORD2-3
NON-RECYCLABLE WASTE 4-6
BIODEGRADABLE WASTE 7-9
YELLOW BAG 10-11
WASTE PAPER 12-13
ELECTRONIC SCRAP 14-15
BULK WASTE 16
HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES 17
HAZARDOUS WASTE 18-19
USED CLOTHING 19
CONTAINER SERVICE I DISPOSAL OF ALL TYPES OF WASTE I HAZAR-
DOUS WASTE DISPOSAL I COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL WASTE GARDEN CLIPPINGS 20-21
DISPOSAL I DEMOLITION I ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL
DRAIN CLEANING I TV INSPECTION SEWER CLEANING I PIPE CLEANING
GLASS CONTAINERS 22-24
CLEANING OF OIL/GREASE FAT SEPARATORS I STREET SWEEPER DE- ONLINE ALL-FOR-FREE-MARKET 25
PLOYMENT I WINTER SERVICES I DOCUMENT SHREDDING I DOCUMENT
ARCHIVING I WASTE FOOD DISPOSAL I COLLECTION POINT FOR ALL RECY- GARBAGE GUIDE APP 25
CLABLES AND WASTE MATERIALS I SALE OF RECYCLED GRAVEL & TOPSOIL
RECYCLING CENTERS 26-27
Free information hotline: 0800 5888885 COMMERCIAL WASTE 28-29
WHAT TO DO WITH ... 30-31
Jakob Becker Entsorgungs-GmbH
CONTACTS / IMPRINT 32-33
An der Heide 10 | 67678 Mehlingen
Tel. +49 6303 804-0 | Fax +49 6303 5666
info@jakob-becker.de | www.jakob-becker.de
Foreword Foreword
Dear fellow citizens, To the Kaiserslautern Military Community,
The coronavirus pandemic that started last year has Recycling and environmental stewardship are important topics of today. Germany is a
changed all our lives a great deal. It has presented us with country that is committed to separating and recycling wastes to protect the environ-
new challenges in many areas – and this also applies to ment. We, the Kaiserlautern Military Community, are guests of this wonderful host coun-
waste management. try. As such we are committed and obligated to follow the German laws and customs.
Furthermore, we can no longer shield ourselves from infla- Recycling is one of many ways to preserve our scarce resources into the future. It is up
tion or the low prices obtained for recyclable materials on to each one of us, as good environmental stewards, to take care of our surroundings
the world market. Because of these, we are losing great and follow the recycling policies implemented in our living and working areas. Every
amounts of income from the monetization of wastepaper, contribution is significant as we strive to preserve the world for ourselves and for future
while logistics costs have risen considerably. generations.
Consequently, from 2021 there will be a moderate increase This guide serves as a great resource. It aides in educating us all on how to properly, and
in waste disposal fees. The fees have remained almost the same since 2013. Unfortu- efficiently, dispose of waste and handle recyclable materials. Applying this information,
nately however, this adjustment can no longer be avoided, because the county must and following the guidelines herein, can significantly contribute to the protection of our
cover its costs with these fees. This problem is not specific to the county but affects all environment. Please take the time to read and learn the information provided in this
waste disposal companies equally, both locally and nationally. guide.
An important objective that plays a significant role in environmental policy across the German recycling rules differ from those in the United States and are often more
country is the use of the brown can, which prevents valuable organic waste being mixed specific in regards to what can and cannot be done with various types of waste, to
in with non-recyclable waste. According to the results of the latest nationwide house- include oil, grease, yard waste, batteries, wood and metals. Germany operates a very
hold waste analysis1 , non-recyclable waste still contains around 39 % organic waste, progressive solid waste program and almost no waste is disposed of in landfills. Rather,
which is burned unnecessarily instead of being recycled. Please support this objective! the collected waste streams are sent for separation and recycling at large recycling
For organic waste, and especially for waste that you do not wish to compost, kindly use facilities, energy recovery, and/or incineration plants.
the brown can (for further information see pages 7ff). Help represent our military community positively in regards to environmental impacts
If we all do our bit, we can achieve a great deal and we can ensure together that fees by reducing our waste footprint. We owe it to our planet to take care of our homes and
remain the same. The more carefully we separate our waste, the cheaper the disposal. environments.
This will also help protect valuable resources and our environment. If you have any questions about recycling, the Kaiserslautern waste management team
Many thanks for your support! stands ready to assist at the phone numbers provided in the back of this guide.
Thank you for taking responsibility for keeping our environment clean, safe and healthy.
We are all proud to live and work here – let’s show it.
Lt Col Alexis R. Johnson
County Commissioner
86th Civil Engineer Squadron
Commander
1
INFA GmbH for the German Environment Agency (2020): Nationwide household waste analysis
2 3
Non-recyclable waste Non-recyclable waste
When determining the can size for joint disposal, the minimum volumes for non-
Non-recyclable waste (black can) is picked up every other week, alternating with recyclable waste of each participating household or business will be totaled.
biodegradable waste. Please place the black can with the lid closed at the curb
before 6 a.m. on the collection day. Cans that are overfilled will not be emptied. Calculation example for joint disposal
Min. volume of non-recyclable Number and size of cans for
Households
waste per 2 weeks joint disposal
After registering with the resident WASTE FEES (normal and reduced) 1 person 30 liters
registration office, every household + 2 persons + 55 liters 90 liters
The waste disposal fees are yearly
automatically receives a black can. = 85 liters
charges depending on the can size for
For persons who are not required to re- 2 persons 55 liters
non-recyclable waste.
gister – generally members of the armed + 3 persons + 75 liters 60 + 120 liters
forces – the home owner must notify the If you use all the organic waste of your + 1 person + 30 liters
household for composting in your garden, = 160 liters
waste management office of the county
administration (in writing or by phone). you can cancel the can for biodegradable 1 person 30 liters
waste. As a consequence, you will be gran- + 1 business + 30 liters 60 liters
The minimum can size for non-recyclable = 60 liters
ted a reduction in waste disposal fees.
waste depends on the number of house-
hold members. If the allocated can is not Waste disposal fees
sufficient for a household, the county Household Can size reduced Please fill in the specific application form Please note: Waste bags have to be
normal
administration will provide a larger can size (in liters) fee using fee for to request joint disposal. The form is tied up properly for collection. Open bags
home
upon written request of the home owner.
brown can compost. available at the waste management will not be picked up.
1-2 pers. 60 l 176.88 € 158,16 € office of the county administration or
Minimum volume of cans for non-recy- your municipal administration. You can Waste disposal fees include the
clable waste depending on the household 3-4 pers. 90 l 244.92 € 217,32 €
also download and print the form (“Ent- following services:
size: 5-6 pers. 120 l 326.52 € 289.68 €
sorgungsverbund”) from our website at Δ Supply and emptying of cans for non-re-
7-8 pers. 90+60 l 421.80 € 375,48 € https://www.kaiserslautern-kreis.de/
Required minimum volume cyclable, biodegradable and paper waste
Household size 9-10 pers. 120+60 l 503.40 € 447,84 €
per 2 weeks buergerservice/formular-pool.html
1 person 30 liters 11-12 pers. 120+90 l 571.44 € 507,00 € (in German only). Δ Disposal of hazardous waste at the haz-
13-14 pers. 240 l 619.92 € 551,16 € ardous waste truck (“Umweltmobil”) and
2 persons 55 liters If you request to change the size of your at the hazardous waste storage of the
3 persons 75 liters black can, you will be charged a one-time
JOINT DISPOSAL ZAK recycling center
4 persons 90 liters fee of 30.60 €.
5 persons 105 liters It is possible to request joint disposal, i.e. Δ Battery collection points
two or more households living on the same BAGS FOR NON-RECYCLABLE WASTE
6 persons 120 liters Δ Bulk waste pickup
lot share a can for non-recyclable waste. For
each additional 15 additional In cases where your black can is not Δ Disposal and pickup of electrical
this option all households participating in
household liters pp. sufficient, you can buy specific bags for
member the joint disposal must either compost their appliances
your non-recyclable waste (3.89 € each)
organic waste or use a brown can. Joint dis-
Businesses 30 liters minimum at your municipal administration or the Δ Collection points for garden clippings
posal of private households and business-
Kaiserslautern county administration. Δ Free refuse of recyclable material in
es is possible as well, provided that the
minimum can size for non-recyclable waste Please place the bags at the curb on the household quantities at the recycling
(30 liters for the business) is respected. collection day together with the black can. centers Kindsbach and Kapiteltal
4 5
Non-recyclable waste Biodegradable waste
WHAT TO DO WHEN RELOCATING
WHAT GOES IN THE BLACK CAN? Biodegradable waste (brown can) will be picked up every other week,
Δ Please contact your municipal adminis-
Expired medication alternating with non-recyclable waste. Please place the brown can with the lid
tration as soon as possible. Make sure
closed at the curb before 6 a.m. on the collection day. Cans that are overfilled will
to inform the Kaiserslautern county Toiletries
not be emptied.
administration in writing if the owner- Cotton rounds and stabs, tissues,
ship of your home changes. You will wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, dia-
receive the required waste cans auto- pers, toothbrushes, dental floss, etc.
matically. Household waste THE BROWN CAN Maximum
Soiled paper and paper towels, dust Standard
Δ Do not take waste cans with you when In Kaiserslautern county, organic waste Volume of volume of
bags, toilet brushes, rinsing and volume of
you move! Each can has an identifica- black can brown can
cleaning sponges or rags, small is disposed of in the brown can and recov- brown can
tion number assigned to a specific lot. (upon request)
quantities of dishes, cutlery, pots, ered separately.
60 liters 120 liters 120 liters*
Δ While waiting for your cans, you may bowls, candlesticks, drinking glass- Unless you have requested home com- 90 liters 120 liters 240 liters*
use the bags for non-recyclable waste es, coal and briquette ash, wallpaper, posting (see page 9), you will be supplied
available at the Kaiserslautern county cigarette butts, sweepings, cat or 120 liters 120 liters 240 liters
with a brown can automatically, together
administration or your municipal admin- other pet litter, pet excrements, etc. 240 liters 240 liters 2 x 240 liters
with the black can.
istration (3.89 € each). The first waste Textiles
disposal fee will be charged for the The fee for the brown can depends on * When using a 60- or 90-liter black can, the volume
Soiled clothing, torn shoes, hand- of the brown can (that is usually not more than twice
month following the supply of the cans. bags, hats, belts, etc. the size of the black can: A household
the size of the black can) can be increased to 240 liters
with 3-4 members with a 90-liter black upon written request (please specify the exact reasons).
Δ Each household receives their own can can, for example, will be charged 27.60 €
for non-recyclable waste. If you intend per year for biodegradable waste (see
to make use of joint disposal, kindly WHAT DOES NOT GO IN THE
page 4 for individual fees). Derogations may be granted in duly
notify the county administration in BLACK CAN?
justified cases.
writing at your earliest convenience. The size of your brown can also depends
Plastic packaging without content
on the size of the black can allocated Should the maximum brown can size
(see “Yellow bag”)
Δ Please also inform the county admin- to your household or home. For private not be sufficient for your biodegrad-
istration in case persons with different Organic waste households the brown can is at least as able waste, you have the option to order
last names live in the same household. (see “Biodegradable waste”) includ- large as the black can, with the option of an extra can. Additional yearly fees of
Otherwise each person will be consid- ing food leftovers and citrus peels 76.08 € for a 120-liter can or 152.04 €
doubling the size on request.
ered a separate household and receive Construction debris for a 240-liter can will apply.
their own waste cans. As opposed to private households, for
Sand, stones, bricks, timber, etc.
businesses the maximum brown can size The relevant form is available at your
Hazardous waste included in the waste disposal fee is the municipal administration or on our web-
(see “Hazardous waste”) such as size of the black can. site in the section “Abfallwirtschaft/An-
batteries, halogen lamps, energy träge Abfallwirtschaft” (in German only).
saving bulbs, small electric The table below gives an overview of new
appliances, asbestos, etc. brown can sizes. The minimum size is Please note: If the extra can is provided
120 liters. after the regular waste containers have
been supplied, you will be charged a one-
time fee of 30.60 €.
6 7Biodegradable waste Biodegradable waste
WHAT GOES IN THE BROWN CAN? WHAT DOES NOT GO IN THE If all your organic waste is composted and used in your garden, you don’t need a
BROWN CAN? brown can. In this case the home owner may apply for a reduction of waste disposal
Garden waste
Leaves, grass clippings, plants, Packaging fees for home composters. However, we recommend using the brown can to dispose
potting soil made of plastic, metal, composite of problematic leftovers such as fish, meat and bones or clippings with a plant dis-
materials, glass, etc. ease. With home composting you only save a small amount of money. For a house-
Kitchen waste
hold with 3-4 members it is 27.60 € per year (see waste fee overview on page 4).
Coffee/tea filters, paper towels, egg Non-recyclable waste
shells, banana and citrus peel, food such as diapers, cigarette butts,
leftovers including meat and fish, cold leather, sweepings, dust bags,
cuts, bones, bread, pastries, cheese, hygiene products, pet excrements, HOME COMPOSTING
vegetables, fruit, etc. cat and other pet litter, medication, Please note: To be admitted for home Application forms are available at your
etc.
Other organic waste composting, i.e. the re-use of organic municipal administration.
Potted plants, nut shells, small Construction debris waste directly in your own garden, A written notice is required if you intend
amounts of wood ash, feathers, Sand, stones, bricks, timber, etc. the following requirements must be met: to stop composting. Extra supply or
newspaper for wrapping leftovers,
Hazardous waste Δ correct and safe composting procedures returning a container will be charged
etc.
Δ composting of the full amount of with a one-time fee of 30.60 €.
Do not pack biodegradable waste in
plastic bags! organic waste Garden clippings (hedges, branches,
grass) can be dumped at the organic
Δ sufficient garden space (approximate-
waste collection point in your community.
ly 30 m² per person) to use the entire
compost output For further information on composting
To avoid unpleasant smells and maggots If your can contains banned waste, organic waste feel free to contact the
Δ existence of a demonstrable composter
in the brown can: it won’t be emptied and a red label will waste management office of the
with decomposing material
Δ Wrap organic kitchen waste in be attached to it. In this case you have Kaiserslautern county administration.
newspaper. the following options: An on-site verification of the above Phone 0631 / 7105-408 or -505; e-mail:
Δ Sort out the waste that is not biode- requirements is possible. Violations are abfallwirtschaft@kaiserslautern-kreis.de
Δ Keep the can in a shady place with the
gradable and place the can at the curb an administrative offense that may be
lid closed!
on the next collection day. subject to a fine.
Δ Put the waste in compostable paper
Δ Dispose of the mixed waste in your The application for home composting
bags for biodegradable-waste
container for non-recyclable waste or must be renewed whenever the tenant or
(available in stores).
in one of the gray waste bags of the owner changes. Otherwise a brown can
Dumping banned waste in the brown Kaiserslautern county (see page 5). will be supplied automatically.
can is an administrative offense that may
be subject to a fine!
8 9Yellow bag Yellow bag
The yellow bags for re-usable materials will be picked up at the curb together with WHAT GOES IN THE YELLOW BAG? WHAT DOES NOT GO IN THE
non-recyclable waste. Please place the tied-up bag next to the black can before YELLOW BAG?
Plastics
6 a.m. on the collection day. Foils: e.g. plastic packaging, bags, Δ Glass, paper, cardboard
liners, cling film Δ Packaging with (residual) contents
Plastic bottles: e.g. for detergents, e.g. spoiled food
THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE ORDERING ADDITIONAL toiletry, beverages Δ Foamed materials e.g. mattresses,
YELLOW BAG YELLOW BAGS Cups: e.g. for margarine or yogurt chair cushions
(please remove aluminum lids) Δ Records, cassettes, CDs/DVDs
Δ Put items in the bag one by one, not
You can order extra bags from Jakob Foamed material: clean styrofoam Δ Plastic pipes
packed in plastic liners.
Becker Entsorgungs-GmbH by sending packaging, foamed wrappings e.g.
Δ Make sure that different materials do for fruits or vegetables Δ Insulating foams
Δ an e-mail to
not stick together. Δ Bicycle tires, water hoses
gelbe-saecke@jakob-becker.de or Metals
Packaging made of metals, empty Δ Pieces of carpet flooring and
Δ Remove the aluminum foil from plastic Δ a fax to 06303/5666 or via the
spray cans, food and beverage cans, wallpaper
cups.
Δ Garbage Guide app aluminum (e.g. lids of yogurt cups, Δ Plastic items or furniture, e.g. chairs,
Δ Only collect empty packaging and wrap- (“Abfallratgeber KL Land”) foil), bottle caps laundry baskets, etc.
pings. Packaging containing pollutant- Δ Products made of (synthetic) leather
Businesses can order yellow bags by Composite materials
free leftovers are non-recyclable waste.
Packaging made of composites, Δ Insulating material (styrofoam,
e-mail: gelbe-saecke@jakob-becker.de.
Δ Packaging containing residues of harm- beverage cartons e.g. for juice polystyrene)
For further information please see our
ful substances must be taken to the or milk, coffee packaging, Δ Plastic household items and toys,
website at www.kaiserslautern-kreis.de/en
hazardous waste truck. vacuum packs e.g. bowls, buckets, ride-on toys,
toilet brushes
BASIC DISTRIBUTION
ATTENTION
A basic quantity of yellow bags is It is not possible to order yellow bags
distributed at the end of each year by phone! For further information concerning
(usually in November). Each household the yellow bag please see the ATTENTION
receives 2 rolls (60 bags in total). website of the dual systems initiative The yellow bags are for packaging
https://www.muelltrennung-wirkt.de/en/ made out of plastic, metal or
In case you haven’t received any yellow Please note: Yellow bags are not composite materials only.
bags by the end of the distribution period, distributed and collected on behalf of (waste separation works). The initiative
Any kind of misuse, e.g. as bag for
please call the responsible company the Kaiserslautern county administration. publishes the services required in relation
non-recyclable waste or for the col-
Jakob Becker Entsorgungs-GmbH, These services are not included in the to yellow bags in calls for tenders and
lection of used clothes, is prohibited
toll-free hotline: 0800 / 7236661. waste disposal fees. engages bidding companies accordingly. and may be subject to a fine!
(The waste management office of the The county does not have any influence
The yellow bag is being financed exclu-
county administration is not responsible on this procedure.
sively by the dual systems in Germany
for complaints.) which receive a fixed monetary amount Should you have any complaint because
for each individual packaging sold. your yellow bags have not been collec-
The basic amount of 60 yellow bags
ted, please call 06303 / 804-191.
should be sufficient to meet the annual
demand.
10 11Waste paper Waste paper
The blue can for waste paper is emptied every 4 weeks. Please see the schedules WHAT GOES IN THE BLUE CAN? WHAT DOES NOT GO IN THE BLUE CAN?
for your community and place the can with the lid closed at the curb before 6 a.m. Newspapers, magazines, catalogues Composite materials
on the collection day. Cans that are overfilled will not be emptied. e.g. beverage cartons – please put
Books
them in the yellow bag!
Cardboard boxes
(no beverage cartons) Wallpaper
The blue cans used for the collection As an alternative, customers can buy Please put wallpaper in the black can!
Wrapping and packing paper (no foil)
of waste paper in Kaiserslautern county a standard 1,100-liter container and
Wrapping and packing paper Soiled paper or cardboard
have a volume of 240 liters. Usually place it at the curb for waste collection.
(no foil) e.g. parchment paper, pizza boxes,
each home will be assigned one can. If a In this case, the Kaiserslautern county paper towels, or used tissues go in
larger volume is required for waste administration will empty the container Paper the black can.
paper because of free of charge. e.g. advertising brochures and flyers,
the number of letters, envelopes Ring binders
If the can for paper Go in the black can.
persons or the (Outer) packaging made of paper or
waste is missing
existence of a cardboard
on your lot,
business, addi- Only clean paper and
if you have
tional 240- cardboard may be
too many
liter cans will put in the container!
or too few
be provided
cans or your
upon request.
can is damaged,
In case a home please call the Kai-
requires more serslautern county
than four cans, it administration (see page 32
might be advisable to “Allocation for households” for con-
choose a 1,100-liter tacts). We will arrange for the delivery,
container (1.1 m3) for waste exchange or removal of cans.
paper instead. The container is easier to
1,100-liter containers must be ordered
handle than multiple cans and bulky card- paper. In such circumstances you can put
in writing (or by e-mail) because we need
board can be dumped more conveniently. your waste paper in cardboard boxes and ATTENTION
a billing address for the monthly leasing
Unlike with 240-liter cans cardboard place them next to your paper can on the Paper cans and containers are for
fee.
boxes do not have to be torn. They can collection day or take the excess waste (clean) waste paper, cardboard and
simply be folded to fit into the container. This will be communicated to the con- cartons only.
to the recycling centers in Kindsbach or
tainer provider. Any inappropriate use of the paper
1,100-liter containers are emptied every Kapiteltal.
4 weeks on the same day as 240-liter Please get in touch with the waste man- can or container is an administrative
paper cans (see attached schedule). agement office if you are interested in a offense that may be subject to a fine.
While 240-liter paper cans are free of 1,100-liter container for waste paper.
charge, the company providing 1,100- In individual cases, e.g. after a reloca-
liter containers will charge the customer tion, the volume of your can or container
a monthly leasing fee of 9.00 € plus VAT. might not be sufficient for your waste
12 13Electronic scrap Electronic scrap
SMALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Please note: The container slot is LARGE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
WHICH LARGE ELECTRICAL
Small electrical appliances include any 28x18 cm to accommodate for Large electrical appliances, gas ranges APPLIANCES ARE PICKED UP?
electrically or battery powered device small appliances only! and refrigeration units are collected upon
Δ Computers ∆ CD/DVD players
no larger than a coffee maker. request. Please notify us by phone, fax,
Examples: or e-mail or via the Garbage Guide app. Δ Printers ∆ Range hoods
These appliances can be disposed of at
Δ Small household appliances such as Kindly remember to indicate the type and Δ Steam cleaners ∆ Electric grills
the hazardous waste truck (“Umwelt-
mobil”) together with other problem irons, hair dryers or curlers, electric number of appliances. You will be notified
Δ Electric heaters and radiators
waste. Alternatively, you can deposit toothbrushes, egg boilers, electric of the pickup date approx. 14 days after
them at the recycling center in knives, hand mixers, toasters, water your request. Please place the appliances Δ Electric lawn mowers and tools
Kindsbach or at ZAK Kapiteltal. kettles, phones, clocks, pocket calcula- at the curb before 6 a.m. on the collection Δ Armchairs with massage function
day.
tors, fire detectors, flashlights, etc. Δ Ergometers and other gym equip-
In addition, the union communities have Phone: 0631 / 7105-250 or -500
collection points with a container for Δ Small power tools such as drilling ment with electronic components
small electrical appliances. machines, cordless screwdrivers, Fax: 0631 / 7105-449
Δ Electric ranges ∆ Gas ranges
grinders, glue guns, soldering irons, etc. E-mail: elektroschrott@kaiserslautern-
Δ TVs, computer monitors
COLLECTION POINTS kreis.de
Δ Small home electronics such as remote Δ Large electric toys
controls, cell phones, smartphones, Should the address where the appliances
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty: are to be picked up be different from your Δ Freezers, refrigerators,
tablets, MP3 players, radios, head- fridge-freezers
Δ Fuchs Haushaltstechnik, St. Wendeler mail address, make sure to indicate this
Straße 19, Miesau phones, speakers, keyboards, mouse when requesting the service. Δ Lamps (without bulbs)
devices, cables, etc.
Please note: Alternatively, you can Δ Microwave ovens ∆ Mobile AC units
Enkenbach-Alsenborn union cmty: Δ Small battery powered toys deposit any appliance, including refriger-
Δ Hochspeyer town hall, Hauptstraße 121 ating units, free of charge at the recycling Δ Vacuum cleaners
center in Kindsbach or at ZAK Kapiteltal. Δ Sunbeds (without tanning tubes)
Landstuhl union community: By appointment only!
Δ Bakery Ulrich Hoch, Hauptstraße 23, ATTENTION Δ Dishwashers
Tip: If you wish to donate se-
Schopp Do not dump energy- cond-hand clothes or shoes, Δ Hifi systems ∆ Video players
Δ Tourist information Hauptstraße 26, saving bulbs in the you can have the staff take Δ Washing machines
Trippstadt containers. them along when they pick
Remove batteries Δ Dryers, spin dryers
up your electrical appliances
Δ KAUFLAND, Torfstraße 10, Landstuhl before dumping items. Δ Heat pumps
(see page 19 for details).
Due to the high risk of
Ramstein-Miesenbach union cmty: fire, appliances with Feel free to call us for further details.
Δ E-CENTER Jahke supermarket, non-removable batteries
Rathausring 6, Ramstein may not be dumped in the
containers.
Weilerbach union community: Please take them to the NOT PICKED UP
ZAK center for Commercially used electrical
Δ Municipal administration Weilerbach
hazardous waste. appliances
Rummelstr. 15, entry near parking lot
14 15Bulk waste Household batteries
Bulk waste will be collected upon request. According to the Battery Regulation Landstuhl union community:
Each household registered for waste disposal has the opportunity to have bulk waste consumers are required to return used Bann: elementary school, town hall
collected free of charge twice a year ((up to 5 m3 per pickup). Requests can be batteries, accumulators or button cells Hauptstuhl: war memorial, Thomas-
made by phone at 0631 / 7105-500 or -250, by fax at 0631 / 7105-449, by e-mail to the seller. Mann-Straße
at sperrmuell@kaiserslautern-kreis.de or via Garbage Guide app. You will be notified Non-removable batteries in electric Kindsbach: elementary school, recycling
of the pickup date in writing approx. 14 days after your request. appliances must be disposed of with the center
Bulk waste will be picked up by two different vehicles. One truck collects scrap wood, appliance (see page 14-15)! Krickenbach: parish hall (“Gemeindehaus”)
e.g. furniture or shelves, the other one is for non-recyclable bulk waste. Please place Batteries can be returned to the dealer, Landstuhl: town hall, IGS secondary
your bulk waste at the curb before 6 a.m. on the collection day and separate wood taken to the hazardous waste truck, the school Am Nanstein, rehabilitation center
from other items. ZAK center for hazardous waste in Kapi- Langwiedener Straße, “Theodor Heuss”
The term bulk waste means all items that you would take along when moving and teltal or the recycling center in Kindsbach, elementary school, “In der Au” elementary
that are too large for the black can even when dismantled. (Exception: electronic the offices of the county administration in school
appliances, see page 14). Lauterstraße 8, Kaiserslautern, or one of Queidersbach: “Realschule plus”
the following battery collection points. secondary school
BULK WASTE INCLUDES NOT PICKED UP When buying starter batteries (e.g. car
Otterbach-Otterberg union community:
All household items (maximum edge Δ Car parts (except car seats) batteries) consumers are charged a
Hirschhorn: at the railroad crossing
length of 2 meters), such as (see page 30) deposit, which is refunded upon return
of the battery to the seller. In addition, Katzweiler: Eisenbahnstraße, near the
Δ Strollers Δ Balcony rails and canopies glass containers
the hazardous waste truck and the ZAK
Δ Car seats / booster seats Δ Electronic and gasoline mowers Mehlbach: former school
center for hazardous waste accept used
Δ Bikes and scooters (non-electric) (see page 14+31)
starter batteries free of charge. A refund Olsbrücken: mayor’s office
Δ Garden furniture Δ All kinds of electrical appliances
of deposits is not possible in this case. Otterbach: Sternberger Straße,
(see page 14)
Δ Furniture FC Phönix/TUS parking lot
Δ Garden fences BATTERY / BUTTON CELL COLL. POINTS
Δ Large toys (non-electric) Niederkirchen: town hall
Δ Household items that fir in the black
Δ Large suitcases and boxes Otterberg: municipal administration
can for non-recyclable waste Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty:
Δ Charcoal and gas grills
Δ Cardboard, paper, etc. Bruchmühlbach: new town hall, Ramstein-Miesenbach union cmty:
Δ Wood, coal, and oil stoves (for the lat-
Δ Bags or boxes containing small parts elementary school Ramstein: municipal administration
ter: please empty the tank completely,
(except metal parts)! Martinshöhe: elementary school
clean it and turn it up side down with
Δ Garden furniture treated with wood Weilerbach union community:
the tank open; take tank residues and Miesau: elementary school
filters to the hazardous waste truck) preservers Reichenbach-Steegen: VIVO bus stop
Δ Objects made of metal Δ Oil tanks/barrels Enkenbach-Alsenborn union community: Rodenbach: former milk house, Turm-
Δ Problem waste Baalborn: community center (“Bürger- straße
Δ Water butts
(e.g. paint buckets, oil cans) haus”) parking lot, Kehrstraße Schwedelbach: glass containers,
Δ Mattresses
Δ Building components, such as wood, Enkenbach: municipal administration near organic waste collection point
Δ Duvets and pillows
ceiling lining, battens, bath screens, parking lot, Hauptstraße (side entrance) Weilerbach: municipal administration
Δ Carpets/carpet floorings (rolled up) laminates, skirtings, stones, doors,
Hochspeyer: town hall
Δ Drying racks, laundry baskets, etc. windows, bathtubs, toilets, etc.
Mehlingen: elementary school
16 17Hazardous waste Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste includes everything In addition to hazardous waste, the Please note: The hazardous waste truck
that is harmful for humans, animals and Δ Leaches hazardous waste truck also accepts does not accept commercial problem
the environment. For reasons of public Δ Fluorescent lamps (do not break) small electrical appliances and clothes. waste. Companies as well as small busi-
safety, it is not collected together with Δ Solvents nesses must deliver their problem waste
other waste. Hazardous waste may Δ Mineral fiber and insulating material, to the ZAK center for hazardous waste in
OPENING HOURS
under no circumstance be disposed of in up to 1 m3 free of charge (in dust- of the ZAK center for hazardous Kapiteltal.
household waste containers or toilets. proof wrapping; not accepted at the waste in Kapiteltal
Private households can drop small hazardous waste truck) Monday - 8.00 - 12.00 hours ATTENTION
amounts of hazardous waste free of Δ Nail polish and remover Thursday: 13.00 - 16.00 hours Please make sure to hand hazardous
charge at the hazardous waste truck Δ Oil-polluted cloths Friday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours waste and small electric appliances
(“Umweltmobil”) or at the hazardous 13.00 - 17.00 hours over to the staff of the hazardous
Δ Polyurethane foam cans waste truck. Do not leave any items
waste storage of the ZAK recycling center
Δ Pesticides Saturday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours unattended.
in Kaiserslautern Kapiteltal.
Δ Mercury thermometers During the COVID-19 pandemic, Any violation of this provision is a
Please see the local press, the Garbage punishable offense.
Δ Detergents e.g. drain cleaners it is important to arrange an appoint-
Guide app or our website to find out when ment. Otherwise waste will not be
the hazardous waste truck comes to your Δ Acids
accepted.
community and where the nearest stop is. Δ Pest killers
Make an appointment at
Δ Spray cans with or without content https://wsh.zak-kl.de
Δ Herbicides or by phone 0631 / 34117-0
HAZARDOUS WASTE INCLUDES:
Δ Diluents
Δ Waste oil
Δ Private household waste containing
Δ Car batteries
asbestos:
Δ All types of batteries - 5 kg max. wrapped in tear-proof,
Δ Gasoline, diesel, petroleum
Δ Sealing and insulating compounds
dust-proof film can be dumped
free of charge at the ZAK center
Used clothing
Δ Fertilizers for hazardous waste in Kapiteltal
- More than 5 kg wrapped in tear-
Δ Energy-saving bulbs As of mid-2013, the Kaiserslautern county waste
proof, dust-proof big bags acc. to
Δ Fire extinguishers management has collected and recycled second-hand
TRGS Rule 519 can be dumped for
Δ Fixatives and developer solutions a fee at the ZAK center for hazard- clothes and shoes. With the assistance of the ZAK
Δ Gas bottles ous waste in Kapiteltal by appoint- recycling center we cooperate with certified companies
ment only (phone 0631 / 34117- that guarantee a high-level re-use of the textiles. Every waste fee payer in the county
Δ Halogen lamps
2200) benefits from the proceeds of this project.
Δ Wood preservers
Before dumping asbestos waste, You can find dedicated ZAK containers for used clothing and shoes at both recycling
Δ Insecticides
please familiarize yourself with centers of the county as well as in Bruchmühlbach at Penny supermarket.
Δ Adhesives the current delivery conditions at Alternatively, you can hand the textiles over to the staff of the hazardous waste truck
Δ Varnishes and paints www.zak-kl.de/downloads or call or of the truck for electrical appliances on the collection day.
Δ Condensers 0631 / 34117-0.
Please donate clean textiles and shoes (in pairs) packed in bags only.
18 19Garden clippings Garden clippings
Many communities of the Kaiserslautern Please note: Many organic waste Sembach: square near the water Otterberg: at the former sewage plant,
county offer collection points for garden collection points have opening hours container, traffic circle, access West road L389 junction L387 towards
waste. Private individuals who live in and are closed during the winter months. Erlenbach
Waldleiningen: at the cemetery
the county can dump organic waste that Feel free to ask your municipal adminis- Schallodenbach: near the cemetery
cannot be composted in the garden. tration for opening hours or visit Landstuhl union community:
his service free of charge. https://www.kaiserslautern-kreis.de/en/ Schneckenhausen: Schlehenhügel quarry
Bann: Ziegelkopf (access via Ziegelsteige)
To ensure high-quality compost it is administration/waste-management.html Sulzbachtal: Obersulzbach, at the
essential that collection points are not Hauptstuhl: village exit towards Hüt- turning area
contaminated by other waste. ATTENTION schenhausen “Im Bruch unter den Wegen”
Wörsbach: Hebelstraße
Dumping green waste from the com- Kindsbach: across from “Untere Große
Please note: The following instructions mercial sector or by businesses is
for garden clippings: Wiesen” new housing area (access via Ramstein-Miesenbach union cmty:
prohibited. Garden and park waste
Marktstraße/Eisenbahnstraße) Hütschenhausen: Auf‘m Kieshübel
can be delivered to ZAK for a fee.
YOU MAY DEPOSIT Dumping garden clippings or banned Landstuhl: Bruchwiesenstraße, Kottweiler-Schwanden: Triftstraße
Δ Grass clippings ∆ Leaves waste outside the opening hours or near the city nursery
outside the collection points or Niedermohr: “Alte Höhe” at the road K6
Δ Plant parts ∆ Plants Mittelbrunn: former dumping ground access via Sickental
infringement of the provisions stipu-
Δ Clippings of trees and hedges lated herein is an administrative Oberarnbach: “In der Hub”, Ramstein: city nursery, Talstraße
Δ Trunks and root stocks without soil, offense that may be subject to a fine. 600 m towards Obernheim, on the right
no more than 40 cm in diameter Steinwenden: Weltersbach village,
Queidersbach/Linden/Krickenbach: Kendelhauser Tal
COLLECTION POINTS at the Queidersbach sewage plant, L363
YOU MAY NOT DEPOSIT Weilerbach union community:
Schopp: Im Kobertal
Δ Construction debris and stones Mackenbach: at the former sewage plant
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty:
Δ Timber and furniture wood Trippstadt: former dumping ground,
Buchholz: Industriestraße village exit towards Antonihof Reichenbach-Steegen: road K6 between
Δ Wooden fences ∆ Soil (next to sewage plant) Reichenbach and Fockenberg-Limbach
Δ Used clothing ∆ Windfalls Otterbach-Otterberg union cmty:
Martinshöhe/Gerhardsbrunn: Rodenbach: next to the former sewage
Δ Straw and hay from agricultural use Road K68 between the two communities Frankelbach: at the cemetery plant (Hübelbrunnenstraße)
Δ Grave decorations ∆ Pet litter
Heiligenmoschel: above the new Schwedelbach: Pörrbacher Straße
Δ Non-recyclable waste Enkenbach-Alsenborn union cmty:
housing area Weilerbach: Am Bruchrech
Δ Biodegradable waste, e.g. fruit, Enkenbach: Birkenstraße opposite the
vegetables, food leftovers police department Heimkirchen/Morbach/Niederkirchen:
Δ Root stocks and hedges exceeding near the sports ground/pond Nieder-
Hochspeyer: Hauptstraße towards Kaisers-
40 cm in diameter kirchen
lautern, at village exit, entry on the right
Δ Manure from livestock Mehlbach: at the cemetery
Mehlingen: industrial park “Am Wasser-
Δ Plant parts infested with Cydalima
turm” Olsbrücken: “Am Oberberg” former
perspectalis (box tree moths)
dumping ground
Δ Potted plants with soil Neuhemsbach: Former storage location,
Δ Rolled turf and sods Hauptstraße Otterbach, Katzweiler, Sambach:
at the Sambach sewage plant
20 21Glass containers Glass containers
intersection Bruchwiesen/Gartenstraße secondary school, Bahnstraße near
Please put the glass without lids, screw caps, or corks, (near ALDI supermarket), Protestant Stutzinger kitchen store, Torfstraße near
into the designated containers, separated by color. retirement home “Untere Eselsmühle” Toom beverage market
Mehlingen: fairground Friedrichstraße, Landstuhl-Melkerei:
sports ground, organic waste collection Zur Melkerei access to L363
WHAT GOES IN THE WHAT DOES NOT GO IN THE point “Am Wasserturm” Landstuhl-Atzel: Fichtenplatz parking lot,
GLASS CONTAINER? GLASS CONTAINER?
Neuhemsbach: Hauptstraße village exit Stettiner Straße, Nardinistraße parking
Clean and empty non-returnable Chinaware, clay pots and vases, car
(towards Heinzental) lot at the driveway to the shooting club,
glass bottles, screens/window panes, leaded glass,
In der Atzel, Königsberger Straße elemen-
flasks, and jars. tumblers, heat-resistant glass Sembach: Williams-Road 8, in the
(e.g. preserving jars)
tary school, Berliner Straße 25, rehabili-
turning area tation center Am Rotenborn
Diemerstein: Diemersteiner Straße Mittelbrunn: pathway behind Obernheimer
GLASS OF OTHER COLORS DROP-OFF HOURS Fischbach: multi-purpose hall Frontalstr. Straße 9
Please put glass that is Monday - 8.00 - 13.00 hours Oberarnbach: fire station Banner Straße
Frankenstein: wood loading area at the
not white, brown or green, Saturday: 15.00 - 19.00 hours
e.g. red or blue glass, railway station, Schliertal recreation area, Finsterbrunnertal: “Naturfreundehaus”
into the container for green glass. Not on Sundays or German holidays! turning area for busses Thörigtal hostel
It is not permitted to discard glass
at other times.
Hochspeyer: construction facilities Johanniskreuz: “Johanniskreuz” hotel
Weiherstraße 55, fairground, Heiden- and restaurant
hübel/Nelkenstraße, access to organic
Krickenbach: community administration
ATTENTION waste collection point
Lindener Straße, village square
Dumping glass and other recyclable material, e.g. paper, or other waste on or near Waldleiningen: Harzofenstraße, Stüterhof
the containers is prohibited and will be penalized as an administrative offense!
Langensohl: parking lot at the traffic
Landstuhl union community: circle
Bann: parking lot at Netto supermarket Linden: road L363 near the sewage plant
GLASS CONTAINER LOCATIONS
Hauptstraße 132, elementary school Queidersbach: intersection Bach-/Bruch-
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty: Miesau: outdoor pool parking lot, EDEKA Schulstraße, traffic circle between straße, vehicle hall Auf der Heide, second-
supermarket Waldstraße and Hauptstraße ary school Jahnstraße
Bruchmühlbach: access to Penny super-
market (Im Froschpfuhl 1), former gas Vogelbach: Zum Peterswald, community Hauptstuhl: war memorial, Thomas- Schopp: Schmalenberger Straße forest
station Alte Straße hall parking lot Mann-Straße parking lot, at the cemetery
Elschbach: village square Kindsbach: multi-purpose hall, parking Stelzenberg: fire station Lindenstraße,
Enkenbach-Alsenborn union cmty:
Gerhardsbrunn: at the water reservoir lot at the cemetery, parking lot near Römerweg turning area
Alsenborn: fairground Josefstraße, “Bärenlochweiher”, construction
Lambsborn: next to the sawmill, Talstraße pool parking lot facilities Hirtenpfad
Langwieden: near cemetery at the village Baalborn: turning area Steinstraße
Landstuhl: fire station, parking lot
entrance Enkenbach: IGS secondary school Weiherstraße, schoolyard and front
Martinshöhe: parking lot Elisabethen- Am Mühlberg, intersection of parking lot of secondary school
straße Mühlweg/Hainweg (industrial park), Am Nanstein, Friedrich Ebert
22 23Glass containers Online All-for-Free-Market
Trippstadt: parking lot opposite Karls- Ramstein-Miesenbach union cmty: You can access the online All-for-Free-Market using the hyperlink on the website of
talhalle (Steiggasse), Sägmühle camping Hütschenhausen: parking lot Eckstraße, the Kaiserslautern county administration. It is a free, non-commercial online platform
area, construction facilities, Aschbacher- cemetery parking lot where people can exchange or give away objects of daily use.
hof, Dengel Inn (Neuhof)
Kottweiler-Schwanden: parking lot Lan- Citizens of Kaiserslautern county can place advertisements to exchange, give away or
Otterbach-Otterberg union cmty: genäckerstraße, Reichenbacher Straße find used furniture in good condition, operative electrical appliances, or other items.
Frankelbach: at the cemetery The more detailed the description, the more likely it is to find people interested in the
Miesenbach: former school Hauptstr. 28
offer. Citizens of other communities can also view the advertisements.
Hirschhorn: at the railroad crossing Niedermohr: at the cemetery
Katzweiler: Eisenbahnstraße Obermohr: Bachweg village square HOW TO ACCESS THE ONLINE ALL-FOR-FREE-MARKET:
Mehlbach: parking lot in front of the Ramstein: kiosk Kindsbacher Straße 39b, To access the free online platform, visit
cemetery EDEKA supermarket Rathausring https://www.verschenkmarkt-landkreis-
Obersulzbach: Hauptstraße turning area Reuschbach: intersection Ortsstraße/ kaiserslautern.de/ and click the text graphic
Rübental (see image on the right).
Olsbrücken: former car sharing parking
space at the road B270 Schrollbach: at the cemetery
Otterbach: Sternberger Staße near Spesbach: road L356 car sharing parking
sports ground, Lauterhofstraße Pfalz- space near NETTO supermarket
werke parking lot Steinwenden: railway station
Sambach: Katzweiler Straße bus-stop
village center Weilerbach union community:
Untersulzbach: village square Pferchstr.
Erzenhausen: parking lot Schwedelbacher Garbage Guide App
Straße
Drehenthalerhof: at the cemetery,
Eulenbis: road K20 parking lot near rain-
Glashütterstraße
water overflow basin THE WASTE MANAGEMENT ALSO OFFERS THE “ABFALLRATGEBER KL LAND”
Heiligenmoschel: sports hall Im Allenwoog APP IN ENGLISH
Kollweiler: at the cemetery
Heimkirchen: village square This app allows users anytime and anywhere to check pickup dates for different kinds of
Mackenbach: bus terminal, Goethestraße
Morbach: Weiherstraße (at the cemetery) waste or find arrival dates of the hazardous waste truck. In addition, you can set the app
Reichenbach-Steegen: car sharing park- to notify you before the respective waste cans are being collected.
Niederkirchen: Wasgau supermarket, ing space near Steegen cemetery
kindergarten The app also features a Service function where you can
Rodenbach: Waldstraße at outdoor pool, request the pickup of bulk waste or electrical appliances, order
Otterberg: IGS secondary school, IDEAL Hübelbrunnenstraße near organic waste yellow bags or report illegal dumping.
Hauptstraße, parking lot Jakob-Mayer- collection point
Straße, parking lot Johannisstraße, Please use the QR code below or on the website of the county
Schwedelbach: Pörrbacher Straße near
parking lot camping area administration to download the app from the App Store
organic waste collection point
Schallodenbach: road L382 behind the (Apple iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android).
Weilerbach: Borngasse, Mörikestraße
cemetery
26, parking lot Spitzäckerstraße, heating
Schneckenhausen: village well Hauptstr. plant Isigny-Allee
Wörsbach: cemetery parking lot
24 25Recycling centers Recycling centers
Other waste accepted by the
KINDSBACH RECYCLING CENTER ACCEPTED WASTE NOT ACCEPTED ZAK recycling center:
The recycling center is located on the Δ Non-polluted scrap wood such as Δ Polluted scrap wood: treated with Δ Polluted scrap wood
room doors, wall and ceiling lining wood preserver (wooden fences,
premises of the Landstuhl municipal
– painted or glued, not treated with pressure-treated wood), moldering Δ Old tires (with or without rims,
construction facilities in Kindsbach, wood preservers wood with fungal infections, burnt up to 4 tires free of charge)
Hirtenpfad 65. or oil-polluted wood
Δ Used clothing and shoes Δ Garden clippings
– not soiled or moldy Δ Agricultural foils
OPENING HOURS Δ Recyclable construction debris Δ Car batteries Δ Woody garden waste
Monday - Friday: 13.00 - 17.00 hours such as stones, concrete, soil, tiles, Δ Old tires Δ Window frames made of wood
sanitary ceramics
Saturday: 9.00 - 13.00 hours Δ Material containing asbestos Δ Hazardous waste (see page 18,
Δ Batteries (no car batteries)
Δ Trunks, root stocks, garden clippings hazardous waste storage)
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Δ CDs/DVDs
it is important to arrange an appoint- Δ Non-recyclable construction debris, Δ (Pieces of) wallpaper
ment. Otherwise waste will not be Δ Plasterboards without styrofoam i.e. containing plastic, wood, insula-
accepted. Δ Glass bricks tion material, or plasterboards For sale at the ZAK recycling center:
Make an appointment at Δ Electronic scrap, electrical appli- Δ Insulation material glass or rock Δ Potting soil (bag)
https://wsh.zak-kl.de ances including refrigerators and wool)
freezers Δ Wood briquettes
or by phone 0631 / 34117-0 Δ Window frames made of wood
Δ Energy-saving bulbs, LEDs, halogen Δ Organic compost (loose material)
Δ Fire extinguishers
and fluorescent lamps Δ Mixture of top soil/compost
Δ Yellow bags for recycling material
For further information concerning the gen- Δ Window frames made of metal or (loose material)
Δ Non-recyclable waste
eral terms of delivery feel free to phone the plastic (without panes) Δ Bark mulch (in bags or loose material)
waste management office of the Kaisers- Δ Wallpaper
Δ Sheet glass e.g. window panes
lautern county administration at 0631 / Δ Hazardous waste (e.g. residues of
Δ Natural corks– no plastic corks
7105-505 or -408 (not for appointments). varnish, paint or glue, wood preser-
Δ Bulky plastic items, vers, etc.)
Private households as well as businesses e.g. garden furniture or laundry OPENING HOURS
which are registered for waste disposal in Δ Materials containing tar or bitumen
baskets – no packaging material! Monday - 8.00 - 12.00 hours
(e.g. roofing felt)
Kaiserslautern county and have a can or Δ Laminate, parquet flooring Thursday: 13.00 - 16.00 hours
container for non-recyclable waste can
Δ Metals – ferrous and nonferrous met- Friday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours
dump recyclable material here. The maxi-
als – no oil tanks! 13.00 - 17.00 hours
mum monthly volume is 0.5 m3 per material.
Δ Clean cacardboard, cartons, and ZAK RECYCLING CENTER Saturday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours
paper – no wallpaper!
ATTENTION The ZAK recycling center is located in During the COVID-19 pandemic,
Δ Polyurethane foam cans
Waste exceeding the allowed volume Kaiserslautern Kapiteltal. it is important to arrange an appoint-
Δ Clean plastic foils – no agricultural ment. Otherwise waste will not be
will be rejected by the recycling cen-
foils, e.g. silage films! Any recycling material accepted at the accepted.
ter staff. Dumping recycling material
Δ Clean styrofoam – no polysterene Kindsbach recycling center can also
at the recycling center outside the Make an appointment at
opening hours is prohibited and rep- Δ Bulk waste: furniture, carpets, be disposed of at the ZAK recycling https://wsh.zak-kl.de
resents an administrative offense. mattresses, etc. center subject to the applicable terms or by phone 0631 / 34117-0
and conditions.
26 27Commercial waste Commercial waste
THE CATEGORY OF SO-CALLED A can for biodegradable waste is not Yearly fee for the collection and disposal normal fee reduced fee
COMMERCIAL MUNICIPAL WASTE necessary if this waste is composted or of non-recyclable waste once a week using brown can composting
INCLUDES: re-used externally (proof required). In 1.1 m3 4-wheel container 4,573.20 € 3,886.68 €
this case businesses will benefit from a 3.3 m 4-wheel container
3
8,349.60 € not possible
Non-production related and solid waste reduced waste fee in the same way as pri-
that is generated on business premises, 5.5 m3 4-wheel container 13,916.04 € not possible
vate households do (see table on page 4)
in commercial and industrial enterprises, Yearly fee for the biweekly collection and disposal normal fee reduced fee
in schools, kindergartens, hospitals, If the business cannot substantiate that of non-recyclable waste using brown can composting
nursing homes, or by freelancers, such biodegradable waste is re-used, one or 1.1 m3 4-wheel container 2,286.60 € 1,943.28 €
as office waste, heating residues, more brown cans will be provided depend- 3.3 m3 4-wheel container 4,174.80 € not possible
sweepings, etc. as well as production ing on the black can size determined.
5.5 m3 4-wheel container 6,958.08 € not possible
related waste that will not be fed into Contrary to private households, for One-time fee for an extra emptying of an allocated
the production cycle. businesses the brown can(s) may not be fee / collection and disposal
4-wheel container (including the disposal fee)
If possible, companies can recycle their larger than the black can(s). 1.1 m3 4-wheel container 95.88 €
commercial municipal waste on their It is possible to request joint disposal 3.3 m3 4-wheel container 188.64 €
own responsibility. for businesses and private households 5.5 m3 4-wheel container 281.28 €
Non-recyclable commercial municipal located on the same a lot (see pages 4-5). One-time fee for the container provision and
fee / collection only
waste must be disposed of in the waste collection (without disposal fees*)
county’s waste management system. DISPOSAL USING LARGE CONTAINERS 5.5 m3 skip container 153.48 €
Depending on the quantity of non- Large containers required for waste 7.0 m3 skip container 153.48 €
recyclable waste generated, the company disposal have to be ordered by the person 10.0 m3 skip container 153.48 €
can choose one or more black cans with obliged to register for waste disposal, 15.0 m roll-off container
3
190.80 €
a volume 60 l, 90 l, 120 l, or 240 l that are usually the property owner. Please make 20.0 m3 roll-off container 190.80 €
emptied biweekly or a 4-wheel container sure to use standard containers that are 30.0 m3 roll-off container 190.80 €
with a volume of 1.1 m3, 3.3 m3, or 5.5 m3 available for lease from a container
Please note: In addition to the waste fees stated above, leasing fees may apply for the long-term
that is emptied weekly or biweekly, at the provider or for sale from a container provision of 4-wheel containers. Such fees will be invoiced directly by the provider who delivered
buyer’s option. manufacturer. the containers.
According to the information provided by The container leasing fee is not part of *Information on waste disposal fees can be found at https://www.zak-kl.de/downloads
-> “Entgeltliste” (in German only)
the company, the size of cans or contain- the waste disposal fee
ers and the waste fee will be determined and will be
on the basis of population equivalents invoiced For further details feel free to contact The county administration will send you
using the corresponding table in the directly by the Kaiserslautern county administration a notification of charges where the fees
Waste Management Statutes. the provider. at phone 0631 / 7105-512 or -235. for collection and disposal are listed
Please note: When disposing of waste separately. A bill of lading (weighing slip)
Without joint disposal the black can for
in skip or roll-off containers additional issued by ZAK will be enclosed as proof.
non-recyclable waste has a minimum
volume of 60 l. costs will be incurred according to the
current ZAK Fee Statutes.
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