Bad Segeberg swaps yellow bags for recycling bins – this is how it works!

Bad Segeberg swaps yellow bags for recycling bins – this is how it works!

On Monday, October 27th, the delivery of the new recycling bins begins in the Segeberg district, with a clear goal: more environmentally friendly waste management. From January 2024, these gray bins with an orange lid will replace the yellow bags previously used for packaging waste. By the end of the year, a total of 65,000 small 240 liter bins and 3,000 1,100 liter containers are planned to be placed on the property boundaries. Jan Hinrichs, operations manager for the Pinneberg and Segeberg districts, provided information about the distribution of the new waste containers, which will be taken over by Rohstoff-Management GmbH, which replaces the previous Remondis services. The company C-Trace from Bielefeld will ensure that 8,000 to 10,000 tons are distributed weekly.

The first delivery will take place in communities such as Armstedt, Bad Bramstedt and Hagen. From January 2026, Rohstoff-Management GmbH will also be responsible for emptying the new recycling bins, but only for around 81 percent of the households in the district. 19 percent remain with the WZV, which remains responsible for distribution and emptying. The affected communities include Hartenholm, Hasenmoor and Kaltenkirchen, and distribution there is planned between January 1st and March 31st, 2024. The recycling bins are not only a step towards improved waste management, but also part of a larger plan to increase recycling rates and thus put valuable raw materials back into the cycle.

A look at waste management

Waste management in Germany has developed over the years. It is the result of a long development process with the aim of protecting the environment and conserving natural resources. Since the introduction of the first waste disposal law in 1972 and the European regulations on waste prevention, there has been a clear focus on recycling and resource conservation. The currently valid basis for waste management is the circular economy law, which was amended in 2020 and establishes a five-layer waste hierarchy. The top priority is avoiding waste, followed by reuse and recycling, which is also reflected in the introduction of the new recycling bins in Bad Segeberg.

Waste must also be collected separately in order to make optimal use of material potential. The new recycling bins include everything made of metal and plastic, as well as non-packaging of the same material. It is important to know that the new bins may not be filled until the end of the year as the yellow bags are still being collected by Remondis. Once filled, the bins are emptied every 14 days, at no additional cost to waste customers.

Recycling center in Bad Segeberg

The recycling center in Bad Segeberg is a practical address for anyone who would like to hand in recyclables directly. Numerous materials are accepted there, from building rubble to green waste to electronic waste. Opening times are Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. On-site staff is available to answer questions about proper disposal and acceptance conditions. If you have specific concerns, you can contact the recycling center on 04551/9090.

Overall, the introduction of recycling bins shows that Bad Segeberg has a good knack for sustainable waste management. At a time when environmental protection is becoming increasingly important, those responsible are focusing on new solutions to further promote waste recycling and to actively involve citizens in this process.

We remain excited about developments in the coming months and hope for active participation from the public. More information about this can be found on the Raw Materials Management GmbH websites and on correct disposal in the Segeberg district: LN Online, Disposed of correctly and Federal Environment Agency.