Environmental alarm in the Emsland: Mobile pollutant collection starts soon!

Environmental alarm in the Emsland: Mobile pollutant collection starts soon!

A mobile pollutant collection makes in the district of Emsland from 17. March to April 12th station. The campaign is organized by the waste management company (AWB) district of Emsland and is aimed at the citizens of the region. A total of 60 locations are controlled.

As part of the mobile collection, various waste -containing waste can be submitted. These include batteries, old fluorescent tubes as well as LED and energy-saving lamps. Household and home improvement chemicals, fats, food oils, printer waste, pesticides and medication can also be accepted free of charge. However, it is important to emit the remains of the pollutants in original packaging, unmixed and in firmly closed, unbreakable containers .

Details for the waste collection

The free collection is only intended for private households. Empty buckets of wall colors and remaining empty spray cans are not accepted, which must be disposed of in the yellow recycling tin . Completely hardened wall colors belong in the residual waste . In addition, old oil, larger lithium batteries and lead accumulators should not be submitted to the mobile pollutant collection, but must be accepted by the specialist retailer. The mobile collection of pollutants takes place twice a year, in spring and autumn.

On the exact collecting dates and stops, interested parties can find out more about the AWB website or about the AWB emsland app . In addition, the AWB offers a fee -based pick -up service for larger quantities and businesses. There are fees for arrival and departure as well as for specialists.

The pollutant collection at selected recycling centers takes place from April to September during the regular opening times. For extensive information, Mr. Düsenborg is available on telephone number 05931 5996-165 .