Garbage fees in the Alzey-Worms district are rising: who now has to pay more!

Garbage fees in the Alzey-Worms district are rising: who now has to pay more!

In the Alzey-Worms district it will be more expensive to have garbage picked up from September 1, 2025. A new fee approach is being introduced to counteract the persistently high amount of residual waste of 180 kg per person per year. This value is the highest in all of Rhineland-Palatinate SWR reported. A change that will be noticeable in many households.

The new tariff model means that the fees are made up of a basic fee, the costs for the garbage can and the emptying. A significant change: From now on, residual waste will only be emptied every three weeks, which will probably encourage many people to rethink their waste levels. In addition, there will only be four free emptyings per year for citizens; Each further emptying has an additional impact on the office. If you produce less waste, you can reduce your costs and, with a little discipline, even save money.

Problem of waste separation

District Administrator Sippel has already launched a call for better separation of waste. Incorrect waste separation leads to valuable materials ending up in the residual waste bin that could be recycled instead. This not only avoids unnecessary costs, but also protects the environment. The value of raw materials can be better utilized through correct recycling, which is also the case Destatis is discussed.

Another focus of the new regulations is the introduction of a chip on the residual waste bins in order to be able to better control emptying. This should not only contribute to the transparency of the fee calculation, but also to raise citizens' awareness of their own waste behavior.

Ongoing garbage problem in Germany

But this is not just an issue in the Alzey-Worms district. Across Germany, the figures on waste management are alarming. Annual reports show that plastic waste, for example, appears in management statistics and must be considered a relevant factor. Loud Eurostat The data on plastic production is comprehensively documented, but there is still a need for action to avoid and recycle waste.

The step towards a higher garbage fee can be seen as a necessary impulse to counteract the overproduction of residual waste. This can only be achieved through the active participation of citizens and an awareness of proper waste separation. A round result from District Administrator Sippel could avoid further increases in costs in waste management.

In this sense: less is more, even when it comes to waste! If you separate properly, you not only protect your wallet, but also do something good for our environment.