Cleanliness offensive in Salzgitter: Together for a safe cityscape!

Cleanliness offensive in Salzgitter: Together for a safe cityscape!

Things are going merrily in Salzgitter! On June 23, 2025, the city will launch a new campaign that focuses on cleanliness and safety in public spaces. Mayor Frank Klingebiel makes it clear that it is time to shed light on the appearance of certain places and point out opportunities for improvement. It is well known that unpleasant surprises such as littered places have a negative impact on the population's subjective sense of security. That's why an appeal is being made to citizens to initiate a rethink - and not just with nice words.

With the campaign motto "Salzgitter. Together. Safe. Clean." The city wants to reach as many residents as possible. The first three motifs of the campaign can now be seen on large screens and garbage collection vehicles, and the uncomplicated messages can also be found on social media and on postcards. The coming months promise to present more interesting motifs that are intended to increase awareness of cleanliness. This not only sets an example, but also promotes a sense of community in Salzgitter.

Cleaning offensive for more cleanliness

But that's not all! The municipal management company (SRB) has launched a comprehensive cleaning offensive that includes two additional cleaning teams in the north and south of the city. These teams have big plans: They take care of removing illegal garbage dumps, emptying wastebaskets and cleaning city centers. Anyone who dumps illegal waste must expect consequences - because the city is clearly retaliating. In addition to the disposal costs, an increased fine will be imposed.

If the person responsible cannot be identified, owners of littered areas will be held responsible as “troublemakers”. The focus is also on controlling the rat population - a problem that is not only unsightly but also dangerous to health. The infestation often results from improper waste storage, especially in residential areas and restaurants. Therefore, the owners are also responsible for the well-being of their surroundings.

Long-term solutions to avoid waste

A problem that should not be underestimated: waste in the environment decomposes very slowly. For example, a plastic bottle takes up to 450 years to completely decompose. These are shocking numbers, especially when you consider that a plastic bottle used by Martin Luther could still exist today! This information should make us all think. The Union wir-berlin.org shows how important it is to rethink our waste behavior.

In conclusion, it can be said that the initiative in Salzgitter is not only a call for cleanliness, but also a step towards a better living environment for all citizens. With the right mix of awareness and consistent action, together we can create a clean and safe city. So: let’s get to it!