Waste management in Kaiserslautern County
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Waste management in
Kaiserslautern County
Otterbach-Otterberg
Weilerbach
Enkenbach-
Ramstein- Alsenborn
Miesenbach
Landstuhl
Bruchmühlbach-
Miesau Kaiserslautern-Süd
Visit our website Waste management
in Kaiserslautern County:
http://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 waste management office of the Kaiserslautern county administration is respon-
sible for all questions on the disposal of waste or the re-use of recyclable materials. The
aim of this Garbage Guide is to point out and explain the possibilities of waste separation
and recycling offered by the 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,
I am pleased to announce at the beginning of my term of Whether a uniformed member of one of our services, a
office that in 2018 we will be able to reduce the fees for family member, a civilian employee or a contractor, we are
60- to 240-liter cans for non-recyclable waste based on a all ultimately guests of our host country and that means
new fee calculation model. following the local German laws and customs – from traffic
At the same time, in the course of the new calculation regulations to environmental practices.
model as well as changes in the legal regulations the fees It is up to all of us, as good environmental stewards, to help
for containers with a volume of 1.1 to 5.5 m 3 (so-called take care of our surroundings and understand the policies
4-wheel containers) have to be increased accordingly. that govern our area’s recycling programs. Every contribu-
In the first place fee payers will profit from the new rates tion counts as we strive to preserve the environment for
which guarantee a fairer distribution because fees will largely be based on the quantity ourselves and for future generations. This guide serves
of waste. as a great resource, enabling all of us to take an active role in the proper and efficient
disposal of waste and recyclable materials. Using this information and following the
Rate differences between households who prefer home composting and households guidelines herein can significantly contribute to the protection of our environment.
using a can for biodegradable waste will be narrowed. The aim of this adjustment is to
make sure that the can for biodegradable waste is actually being used. Recent checks Please take the time to educate yourself on the information provided in this guide. Ger-
have shown that in many cases organic waste was not composted properly but was man recycling rules differ from those in the United States and are often more specific
disposed of along with non-recyclable waste. This is prohibited by law and does not make in regards to what can and cannot be done with various types of waste, to include oil,
sense from an environmental perspective. grease, yard waste, batteries, wood and metals. Germany operates a very progressive
solid waste program and almost no waste is disposed of in landfills. Rather, the collected
After we had limited the size of the brown can for biodegradable waste depending on the waste streams are sent for separation and recycling at large recycling facilities, energy
size of the can for non-recyclable waste in 2015, some citizens requested further brown recovery, and/or incineration plants.
cans beyond statutory requirements. This will be possible as of 2018. For an additional
yearly fee households or businesses that have already been allocated a brown can have We ask that you help represent our military community favorably in regard to the sen-
the opportunity to order an extra 120- or 240-liter can for biodegradable waste. sitive issue of environmental impact by reducing our waste footprint. We owe it to our
hosts and neighbors to take care of our homes and environments as best we can.
I hope that these changes will help improve waste separation and keep fees at stable
levels. If you have any questions about recycling, the Kaiserslautern waste management team
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.
County Commissioner Brigadier General Richard G. Moore, Jr.
2 3
Non-recyclable waste Non-recyclable waste
When determining the can size for joint disposal, the minimum volumes for non-
Non-recyclable waste is picked up every other week, alternating with recyclable waste of each participating household or business have to be totaled.
bio-degradable waste. Please place the container for non-recyclable waste
(black can) at the curb before 6 a.m. on the collection day. Examples of joint disposal
Required minimum volume Number and size of cans for
Household size
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
These are yearly charges depending on
automatically receives a black can. For = 85 liters
the can size for non-recyclable waste.
persons who are not required to register 2 persons 55 liters
– generally members of the armed forces If you use all the organic waste of your + 3 persons + 75 liters 60 + 120 liters
– the home owner must notify the waste household for composting in your garden, + 1 person + 30 liters
you can cancel the can for biodegrad- = 160 liters
management office of the county admi-
nistration (in writing or by phone). able waste. As a consequence you will be 1 person 30 liters
granted a reduction in waste disposal fees. + 1 business + 30 liters 60 liters
The minimum can size for non-recyclable = 60 liters
waste depends on the number of house- Waste fees
hold members. If the allocated can is not Household Can size reduced
normal fee for
sufficient for a household, the county size (in liters) fee using
home
brown can compost. Please fill in the specific application Please note: Waste bags have to be
administration will provide a larger can
upon written request of the home owner. form to request joint disposal. The form tied up properly for collection. Open
1-2 pers. 60 l 156.72 € 145.92 €
is available at the waste management bags will not be picked up.
Minimum volume of non-recyclable waste 3-4 pers. 90 l 216.96 € 200.64 € office of the county administration or
cans depending on the household size: Waste disposal fees include the
5-6 pers. 120 l 289.20 € 267.48 € your municipal administration. You can following services:
7-8 pers. 90+60 l 373.68 € 346.56 € also download and print the form at
ΔΔSupply and emptying of cans for non-
Vorgeschriebene 9-10 pers. 120+60 l 445.92 € 413.40 € https://www.kaiserslautern-kreis.de/
Mindest-Non-recyclable recyclable, biodegradable and paper
Household size 11-12 pers. 120+90 l 506.16 € 468.12 € buergerservice/formular-pool.html
wastevolumen waste
13-14 pers. 240 l 549.00 € 509.04 € (in German only).
in zwei Wochen ΔΔDisposal of hazardous waste at the haz-
If you request to change the size of your
1 person 30 liters Joint disposal ardous waste truck (“Umweltmobil”) and
black can, you will be charged a one-time
2 persons 55 liters It is possible to request joint disposal, at the hazardous waste storage of the
fee of 25.00 €.
3 persons 75 liters i.e. two or more households living on the ZAK recycling center
4 persons 90 liters same lot share a can for non-recyclable Bags for non-recyclable waste ΔΔBattery collection points
5 persons 105 liters waste. For this option all households
In cases where your black can is not suf- ΔΔBulk waste pick up
6 persons 120 liters participating in joint disposal must either
compost their organic waste or use a ficient for your non-recyclable waste, you ΔΔDisposal of electrical appliances
each additional 15 additional can buy black waste bags (3.00 € each)
household liters pp. brown can. Joint disposal of private ΔΔOrganic waste collection points
households and businesses is possible as at your municipal administration or the
member
well, provided that the minimum can size Kaiserslautern county administration. ΔΔDisposal of small amounts of recycling
businesses 30 liters minimum
for non-recyclable waste (30 liters for the Please place the bags at the curb togeth- waste at the recycling centers Kinds-
business) is respected. er with the can on the collection day. bach and ZAK.
4 5Non-recyclable waste Biodegradable waste
What to do when relocating Biodegradable waste will be picked up every other week, alternating with non-
What goes in the black can?
ΔΔPlease contact the waste management recyclable waste. Please place the container for biodegradable waste (brown can)
office without undue delay. Make sure Toiletries at the curb before 6 a.m. on the collection day.
to inform them in writing if the owner- Cotton rounds and stabs, tissues,
ship of your home changes. You will be wipes, tampons, sanitary pads, dia-
pers, toothbrushes, dental floss, etc. The brown can
provided with the required waste cans
automatically. Household waste In Kaiserslautern county, organic waste is In cases where your brown can is not suf-
Soiled paper towels, paper bags, disposed of in the brown can and recov- ficient for your biodegradable waste, you
ΔΔDo not take waste cans with you when ered separately. have the option to order one or more cans
dust bags, toilet brushes, rinsing
you move! Each can has an identifica- and cleaning sponges or rags, small for a surcharge. Such extra can(s) must
tion number assigned to a specific lot. Unless you have requested home com-
quantities of dishes, cutlery, pots, be ordered in writing.
posting (see page 9), you will be supplied
ΔΔWhile waiting for your cans, you may bowls, candlesticks, glasses, bulbs,
coal and briquette ash, wallpaper, with a brown can together with the black The relevant form is available at your
use the black waste bags available at the can. The size of your brown can depends municipal administration or on our web
cigarette butts, sweepings, mineral
Kaiserslautern county administration or on the volume of the black can allocated site in the section Abfallwirtschaft/An-
cat litter, dog dirt, etc.
your municipal administration (3.00 € to your household or home. For private träge Abfallwirtschaft (in German only).
each). The first waste disposal fee will Textiles
households the brown can is at least as The following fees apply for extra
be charged for the month following the Soiled clothing, torn shoes,
large as the black can, with the option of cans:
supply of the cans. handbags, hats, belts, etc.
doubling the size on request.
ΔΔEach household receives their own can Can size Yearly charges
As opposed to private households, for
for non-recyclable waste. If you intend businesses the maximum brown can size 120 l 78.72 €
to make use of joint disposal and/or included in the waste fees is the size of 240 l 157.56 €
compost organic waste, kindly notify What does not go in the
black can?
the black can.
the county administration in writing as Please note: If the extra can is provided
soon as possible (see page 9). The table below gives an overview of after the regular waste containers have
Packaging without content
(see “Yellow bag”) future brown can sizes. been supplied, you will be charged a one-
ΔΔPlease also inform the county adminis- time fee of 25 €.
tration in case persons with different Organic waste The minimum size is 120 liters.
last names are living in the same (see “Biodegradable waste”) Additional brown cans can only be ordered
Standard Maximum vol- for households who have already been
household. Otherwise each person will Volume
Construction debris volume ume brown can
be considered a separate household black can
brown can (upon request)
allocated cans for non-recyclable and
Sand, stones, bricks, timber, etc.
and receive their own waste cans. biodegradable waste.
60 liters 120 liters 120 liters*
Hazardous waste
(see “Hazardous waste”) 90 liters 120 liters 240 liters*
Medication, halogen lamps, 120 liters 120 liters 240 liters
energy saving bulbs, small electric 240 liters 240 liters 2 x 240 liters
appliances, asbestos, etc.
Derogations may be granted in duly
justified cases.
* When using a 60 or 90 liter can for non-recyclable
waste, the volume of the can for biodegradable waste can
be increased to 240 liters in specific cases as per request.
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.
potting soil made of plastic, metal,
composite materials,
Kitchen waste
glass, etc. Home composting
Coffee/tea filters, paper towels,
egg shells, raw meat or fish, banana Non-recyclable waste Please note: The application for home For that reason your application for home
and citrus peel, food leftovers, bread, e.g. diapers, cigarette butts, composting has to be renewed whenever composting must indicate the size of the
pastries, cheese, cold cuts, leather, sweepings,
the tenant or owner changes. Otherwise a garden and the type of composting. The
vegetables, fruit, etc. dust bags, hygienic products,
animal excrements, brown can will be supplied for biodegrad- application must be signed by the prop-
Other organic waste able waste. erty owner. The information provided
mineral cat litter, etc.
Potted plants, nut shells, may be verified during an inspection.
small amounts of wood ash, feathers, Construction debris Application forms are available at your
newspaper for wrapping leftovers, e.g. sand, stones, bricks, timber, etc. municipal administration. Garden clippings (hedges, trees, grass)
etc. A written notice is required if you intend can also be taken to the organic waste
Hazardous waste
to stop composting. Supplying or return- collection point in your community.
Do not pack biodegradable waste e.g. medication
in plastic bags! ing a container at a later date will be For further information on composting
charged with a one-time fee of 25 €. organic waste feel free to contact the
To be admitted for the re-use of organic waste management office of the
waste in your own garden, it is necessary Kaiserslautern county administration.
Dumping banned waste in the brown If your can contains banned waste, that correct composting procedures are Phone: (0631) 7105-408 or -505,
can is an administrative offense subject it won’t be emptied and a red label will be applied, that the entire amount of organic e-mail: abfallwirtschaft@kaiserslautern-
to a fine! attached to it. In this case you have the waste generated is composted properly, kreis.de
Useful hints to avoid unpleasant smells following options: that there is sufficient garden space
and maggots: ΔΔSort out the waste that is not bio- available to use the entire compost, and
ΔΔWrap organic kitchen waste in degradable and place the can at the that the existence of a composter with
newspaper. curb on the next collection day. decomposing material can be proved.
ΔΔKeep the can in a shady place with ΔΔDispose of the mixed waste in your
the lid closed! container for non-recyclable waste or
in a black waste bag available from the
ΔΔPut the waste in compostable Kaiserslautern county administration
paper bags. (see page 5).
8 9Yellow bag Yellow bag
The yellow bags for re-usable materials will be picked up at the curb together with What does not go in the ATTENTION
non-recyclable waste. Please place the bag next to the black can before 6 a.m. on yellow bag?
The yellow bags are for packaging
the collection day. ΔΔ Glass, paper, cardboard made out of plastic, metal or
ΔΔ Packaging with (residual) contents composite materials only.
e.g. spoiled food Any kind of misuse, e.g. as bag for
Things to know about the ΔΔ Foamed materials e.g. mattresses, non-recyclable waste or for the
What goes in the yellow bag? chair cushions collection of used clothes,
yellow bag
is prohibited and can lead to a fine!
ΔΔPut items in the bag one by one, Plastics ΔΔ Records, cassettes, CDs/DVDs
not packed in plastic bags. Foils: e.g. bags, pouches, cling film ΔΔ Plastic pipes
Plastic bottles: e.g. for detergents, ΔΔ Insulating foams
ΔΔMake sure that different materials do toiletry, beverages
not stick together. ΔΔ Bicycle tires, water hoses
Cups: e.g. for margarine or yogurt
(please remove aluminum lids) ΔΔ Pieces of carpet flooring and
ΔΔRemove the aluminum foil from plastic
Foamed material: clean styrofoam wallpaper
cups.
packaging, foamed wrappings e.g. ΔΔ Plastic items or furniture, e.g. chairs,
ΔΔOnly collect empty packaging and for fruits or vegetables laundry baskets, etc.
wrappings. ΔΔ Products made of (synthetic) leather
Metals
ΔΔPackaging containing pollutant-free Empty spray cans, beverage cans, ΔΔ Insulating material (styrofoam,
leftovers are non-recyclable waste. aluminum (e.g. lids of yogurt cups, polystyrene)
ΔΔPackaging containing residues of foil), bottle caps ΔΔ Plastic household items and toys,
pollutant substances must be taken to Composite materials e.g. bowls, buckets, Bobbycars,
the hazardous waste truck. Beverage cartons, coffee packaging, toilet brushes
vacuum packs
Yellow bags are distributed once a year.
You can get more bags at the Kaisers-
lautern county administration or your Please note: Yellow bags are not dis- The dual system that is currently Feel free to call the waste management
local municipal administration. In Kaisers- tributed and collected on behalf of the responsible for Kaiserslautern county office of the Kaiserslautern county ad-
lautern-Süd you can also contact the Kaiserslautern county administration. is Zentek GmbH & Co. KG Cologne. ministration at (0631) 7105-408 or -505
Trippstadt tourist office (“Verkehrsamt”). These services are not included in the in case your complaint is not successful.
Should you have any complaint
Yellow bags to use for the following year waste fees. because yellow bags, please contact We will notify the contracting authority
are distributed during three or four weeks The yellow bag is being financed exclu- the company Spedition und Container- Zentek GmbH & Co. KG.
before year-end. The distribution in the sively by the dual systems in Germany dienst Steuerwald GmbH at
relevant communities will be announced which receive a fixed monetary amount (0800) 7236661 (toll-free hotline)
in the local newspapers “Wir Im Land- for each individual packaging sold. The
kreis” and “Amtsblatt” as well as on our dual systems publish tender invitations
web site. for the required yellow bag services and
Each household receives 60 bags with place orders accordingly.
drawstrings.
10 11Waste paper Waste paper
The blue paper can is emptied every 4 weeks. Please note the schedules for your What goes in the blue can? What does not go in the blue can?
community and place the can at the curb before 6 a.m. on the collection day. Newspaper, magazines, catalogues Composite materials
Books e.g. beverage cartons –
please put them in the yellow bag!
The blue cans used for the collection of containers will charge the customer a Cardboard boxes
waste paper in Kaiserslautern county monthly leasing fee of 8.00 € plus value (no beverage cartons) Wallpaper
It goes in the black can.
have a volume of 240 liters. Usually each added tax for containers. Wrapping and packing paper
home will be assigned one can. If a larger (no foil) Soiled paper or cardboard
As an alternative customers can buy
volume is required for waste paper be- e.g. parchment paper,
a standard 1,100 l container and place Paper pizza boxes,
cause of the number of persons or the
it at the curb for waste collection. The e.g. advertising brochures and paper towels, or used tissues
existence of a business additional 240 l flyers, letters, envelopes
Kaiserslautern county administration go in the black can.
cans will be provided upon request.
will empty the container free of charge. (Outer) packaging made of paper
In case a home requires more than four Ring binder
If the paper can is missing on your lot, or cardboard Must be put in
cans it might be advisable to choose a with or without the
you have too many or too few cans the black can.
1,100 l container “green dot” symbol
or your paper can is dama-
(1.1 m3) for
ged, please call the Only clean paper and
waste paper in-
Kaiserslautern cardboard may be put in
stead. The con- the container!
tainer is easier county admi-
to handle than nistration
multiple (see page 32 “
cans and Allocation
cardboard for house-
can be holds” for
dumped more contacts). We will
conveniently. arrange for the deli-
Unlike with 240 l very, exchange or
containers card- removal of cans.
board boxes do not 1,100 l containers must be ordered in
have to be torn. In individual cases e.g. after a relocation,
writing (mail, fax or e-mail) because we
They can simply be the volume of your paper can or container ATTENTION
need to communicate a billing address to
folded to fit into the container. might not be sufficient for your waste Paper cans and paper containers
the container provider who charges the
paper. In such circumstances you can put are for waste paper, cardboard and
1,100 l containers are emptied on the monthly leasing fee.
your waste paper in cardboard boxes and cartons only.
same day as 240 l paper cans. Please get in touch with the waste place them next to your paper can on the Any inappropriate use of the paper
While 240 l paper cans are free of charge, management office if you are interested collection day or take the excess waste to can or container is an administrative
the company providing 1,100 l paper in a 1,100 l paper container. the recycling centers Kindsbach or ZAK. offense subject to a fine.
12 13Electronic scrap Electronic scrap
Small electrical appliances Ramstein-Miesenbach union cmty: Large electrical appliances ΔΔGas ranges
Small electrical appliances include any ΔΔE-CENTER Jahke supermarket, Large electrical appliances, gas ranges ΔΔTVs, computer monitors
electrically or battery powered device Rathausring 6, Ramstein and refrigeration units are picked up ΔΔLarge electric toys
not larger than a coffee maker. Weilerbach union community: upon request. Kindly remember to indi-
cate the type and amount of appliances. ΔΔFreezers, refrigerators, fridgefreezers
These appliances can be disposed of at ΔΔMunicipal administration Weilerbach
the hazardous waste truck (“Umweltmo- You will be notified of the pickup date ΔΔLamps (without bulbs)
Rummelstr. 15, entry near parking lot
bil”). Alternatively, you can deposit small approx. 14 days after your request.
ΔΔMicrowave ovens
appliances at the recycling centers in The container slot is 28 x 18 cm to Please place the appliances at the curb
accommodate for small appliances only! before 6 a.m. on the collection day. ΔΔMobile AC units
Kaiserslautern Kindsbach or Kapiteltal.
These include, for instance: You can request the pickup of electrical ΔΔVacuum cleaners
In addition every union community offers appliances by phone, fax, or e-mail or
at least one collection point with a con- ΔΔHousehold appliances such as irons, hair ΔΔSunbeds (without tanning tubes)
dryers or curlers, electric toothbrushes, with a normal postcard.
tainer for small electrical appliances. ΔΔDishwashers
You will find them at the below locations: egg boilers, electric knives, hand mixers, Phone: (0631) 7105-250/-500
toasters, water kettles, phones, clocks, ΔΔHifi systems
Fax: (0631) 7105-449
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty: pocket calculators, fire detectors, flash- ΔΔVideo players
ΔΔFuchs Haushaltstechnik, St. Wendeler lights, etc. E-mail: elektroschrott@kaiserslautern-
kreis.de ΔΔWashing machines
Straße 19, OT Miesau ΔΔSmall power tools such as drilling ma-
Please note: Should the address where ΔΔDryers, spin dryers
Enkenbach-Alsenborn union cmty: chines, cordless screwdrivers, grinders,
glue guns, soldering irons, etc. the appliances are to be picked up be dif- This list is non-exhaustive.
ΔΔWASGAU supermarket Rosenhof- ferent from your mail address, make sure
straße 10, Alsenborn ΔΔHome electronics such as remote con- Feel free to call us for further details.
to indicate this when sending a written
trols, cell phones, smartphones, tab-
ΔΔHochspeyer town hall, Hauptstraße 121 request.
lets, MP3 players, radios, headphones, not picked up
Kaiserslautern Süd union community: speakers, keyboards, mouse devices, Which large electrical appliances
Commercially used electrical
cables, etc. are picked up?
ΔΔBakery Ulrich Hoch, Hauptstraße 23, appliances
Schopp ΔΔComputers
ΔΔBattery powered toys
ΔΔTourist information Hauptstraße 26, ΔΔCD/DVD players Please note: Alternatively, you can de-
You may not deposit energy-saving
Trippstadt ΔΔPrinters posit any appliance, including refrigerat-
bulbs, batteries and appliances with
ing units, free of charge at the recycling
Otterbach-Otterberg union cmty: non-removable batteries here! ΔΔRange hoods centers Kindsbach or ZAK.
ΔΔWASGAU supermarket, Such appliances have to be taken to ΔΔSteam cleaners Tip: If you wish to donate second-hand
Ziegelhütter Straße 69, Otterbach the hazardous waste truck or one of our
ΔΔElectric grills clothes or shoes, you can have the staff
recycling centers. Please remove bat-
ΔΔWASGAU supermarket, Gewerbe- take them along when they pick up your
teries from the appliance before putting ΔΔElectric heaters and radiators
straße 4, Otterberg electrical appliances (see page 19 for
it into the container or dumping it at the ΔΔElectric lawnmowers and tools details).
Landstuhl union community: recycling center.
ΔΔErgometers and other gym equipment
KAUFLAND, Torfstraße 10, Landstuhl with electronic components
ΔΔElectric ranges
14 15Bulk waste Household batteries
Bulk waste will be picked up upon request. According to the Battery Regulation Kaiserslautern Süd union community:
Each household registered for waste disposal has the opportunity to have bulk waste consumers are required to return used Kaiserslautern: municipal administration
picked up free of charge twice a year (up to 5 m3 per pickup). Requests can be made batteries, accumulators or button cells Krickenbach: parish hall (“Gemeindehaus”)
by phone at (0631) 7105-250 or -500, by fax at (0631) 7105-449, by e-mail at to the seller. Queidersbach: secondary school
sperrmuell@kaiserslautern-kreis.de, or by mail. You will be notified of the pickup date Non-removable batteries in electric Landstuhl union community:
in writing approx. 14 days after your request. appliances must be disposed of with Bann: elementary school, town hall
Bulk waste will be picked up by two different vehicles. One truck collects scrap wood, the appliance (see page 14-15)!
Hauptstuhl: fire station
furniture, shelves, etc., the other one is for non-recyclable bulk waste. Please place Batteries can be returned to the dealer, Kindsbach: elementary school, Kindsbach
your bulk waste at the curb before 6 a.m. on the collection day and separate wood the hazardous waste truck, the recy- recycling center
from other items. cling centers in Kaiserslautern Kapitel- Landstuhl: town hall, elementary school
The term bulk waste means all items that you would take along when moving and that tal and Kindsbach, at the offices of the “In der Au“, IGS secondary school,
are too large for the black can even when dismantled. (Exception: electronic applian- Kaiserslautern county administration in elementary school Theodor-Heuss-
ces, see page 14). Burgstraße 11 or Am Altenhof 6, Kaisers- Grundschule, rehabilitation center Lang-
lautern, or to one of the following battery wiedener Straße
Bulk waste includes NOT picked up collection points.
Otterbach-Otterberg union community:
Household items (maximum edge ΔΔ Car parts (exception: car seats) When buying starter batteries (e.g. car Hirschhorn: at the railroad crossing
length of 2 m), such as (see page 30) batteries) consumers are charged a de-
Katzweiler: Eisenbahnstraße, near the
ΔΔ Strollers ΔΔ Electronic and gasoline mowers posit, which is refunded when the battery
glass containers
ΔΔ Car seats/booster seats (see page 14 and 31) is returned to the seller. In addition, the
Mehlbach: former school
ΔΔ Bicycles ∆ Scooters ΔΔ All kinds of electrical appliances ZAK center for hazardous waste storage
(see page 14) accepts old starter batteries free of Olsbrücken: mayor’s office
ΔΔ Garden furniture ∆ Furniture Otterbach: Sternberger Straße, parking
ΔΔ Balcony rails and canopies charge. A refund of deposits is not
ΔΔ Large toys possible in this case. lot of FC Phönix soccer club
ΔΔ Garden fences
ΔΔ Large suitcases and boxes Niederkirchen: town hall
ΔΔ Household items that fit in the Battery collection points in Kaiserslautern
ΔΔ Charcoal and gas grills black can for non-recyclable waste Otterberg: municipal administration
county:
ΔΔ Wood, coal, and oil stoves ΔΔ Bags or boxes containing small parts Ramstein-Miesenbach union cmty:
(for the latter: please empty the tank Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty:
(except metal parts)! Ramstein: municipal administration
completely, clean it and turn it up side Bruchmühlbach: new town hall,
ΔΔ Oil tanks/barrels Weilerbach union community:
down with the tank open; take tank elementary school
residues and filters to the hazardous ΔΔ Building components, such as wood, Reichenbach-Steegen: Bahnhofstraße
ceiling lining, battens, bath screens, Martinshöhe: elementary school
waste truck) Rodenbach: former milk house, Turm-
skirtings, stones, doors, windows, Miesau: elementary school
ΔΔ Objects made of metal straße
bathtubs, toilets, etc.
ΔΔ Water butts Enkenbach-Alsenborn union community: Schwedelbach: at the glass containers
ΔΔ Cardboard, paper, etc.
ΔΔ Mattresses Enkenbach: municipal administration near organic waste collection point
ΔΔ Duvets and pillows parking lot, Hauptstraße (side entrance) Weilerbach: municipal administration
ΔΔ Carpets/floorings (rolled up) Baalborn: community center (“Bürger-
haus”) parking lot, Kehrstraße
ΔΔ Drying racks, laundry baskets, etc.
Hochspeyer: town hall
16 17Hazardous waste Hazardous waste
Hazardous waste includes everything that ΔΔEnergy-saving bulbs In addition to hazardous waste the Please note: The hazardous waste truck
is harmful for humans, animals and the ΔΔFire extinguishers hazardous waste truck also accepts does not accept hazardous waste from
environment. For reasons of public safety small electrical appliances (see page 14). businesses.
it is not collected together with other ΔΔFixatives and developer solutions
Companies as well as small businesses
waste. Hazardous waste may under no ΔΔGas bottles have to dispose of their hazardous waste
circumstance be disposed of in house- at the hazardous waste storage of the
ΔΔHalogen lamps Opening hours
hold waste containers or toilets. ZAK recycling center.
ΔΔWood preservatives Hazardous waste collection point
Private house- of the ZAK recycling center in
holds can drop ΔΔInsecticides Kaiserslautern Kapiteltal ATTENTION
small amounts ΔΔAdhesives Monday - 8.00 - 12.00 hours Please make sure to hand hazardous
of hazardous Thursday: 13.00 - 16.00 hours waste and small electric appliances
waste free of charge ΔΔCondensers
Friday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours over to the staff of the hazardous
at the hazard- ΔΔVarnishes and paints 13.00 - 17.00 hours waste truck.
ous waste truck Do not leave any items unattended.
ΔΔLeaches Saturday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours
(“Umweltmobil”) Any violation of this provision is a
or at the hazard- ΔΔFluorescent lamps (do not break) Phone: (0631) 34117-0 punishable offense.
ous waste storage ΔΔSolvents
of the ZAK recycling
center in Kaiserslautern Kapiteltal. ΔΔMedicine (without packaging)
Please see at www.kaiserslautern-kreis. ΔΔMineral fiber and insulating material,
de/verwaltung/abfallwirtschaft
(click the American flag on the top right)
up to 1 m3 free of charge (in dustproof
wrapping; not accepted at the hazard-
Used clothing
to find out when the hazardous waste ous waste truck)
truck comes to your community and ΔΔNail polish and remover As of mid-2013 the Kaiserslautern county waste
where the nearest stop is. management has collected and recycled second-hand
ΔΔOil-polluted cloths
clothes and shoes. With the assistance of the ZAK
Hazardous waste includes: ΔΔCans with polyurethane foam recycling center we cooperate with certified companies
ΔΔWaste oil ΔΔPesticides that guarantee a high-level re-use of the textiles. Every waste fee payer in the county
ΔΔAsbestos cement components, 5 kg benefits from the proceeds of this project.
ΔΔMercury thermometers
max. (wrapped in tearproof, dustproof You can find ZAK containers for used clothing and shoes at the recycling centers in
ΔΔDetergents e.g. drain cleaners
film; not accepted at the hazardous Kindsbach and Kapiteltal, in Bruchmühlbach at Penny supermarket as well as in
waste truck) ΔΔAcids Sembach near the glass containers (Kaiserstraße/road L401).
ΔΔCar batteries ΔΔPest killers Alternatively, you can hand the textiles over to the staff of the hazardous waste truck
ΔΔAll types of batteries ΔΔSpray cans with or without content or of the truck for electrical appliances when they are being collected.
ΔΔGasoline, diesel, petroleum ΔΔSubstances containing tar Please donate clean textiles and shoes (in pairs) packed in bags only.
ΔΔSealing and insulating compounds ΔΔHerbicides
ΔΔFertilizers ΔΔDiluents
18 19Garden clippings Garden clippings
Many communities in Kaiserslautern Feel free to ask your municipal adminis- Kaiserslautern Süd union community: Otterberg: at the former sewage plant,
county offer collection points where tration for opening hours or visit www. Queidersbach/Linden/Krickenbach: road L389 junction L387 towards Erlen-
private individuals can dump organic waste kaiserslautern-kreis.de/verwaltung/ near the sewage plant Queidersbach, bach
that cannot be composted in the garden. abfallwirtschaft (in German only). L363 Schallodenbach: near cemetery
This service free of charge.
Schopp: Im Kobertal Schneckenhausen: Schlehenhügel quarry
To ensure high-quality compost it is
essential that collection points are not Trippstadt: former dumping ground, Wörsbach: Hebelstraße
contaminated by other waste. ATTENTION village exit towards Antonihof
Ramstein-Miesenbach union community:
Dumping commercial waste at any Landstuhl union community:
Please note the following instructions for Hütschenhausen: Auf‘m Kieshübel
of the free collection points is an
garden clippings: Bann: Ziegelkopf (access via Ziegelsteige)
administrative offense that can be Kottweiler-Schwanden: Ober der
penalized. Hauptstuhl: village exit towards Hüt- Neuwiese
You may deposit Disposing of organic waste outside schenhausen “Im Bruch unter den Wegen“
the opening hours of the collection Niedermohr: road K6 “Alte Höhe”,
ΔΔ Grass clippings ∆ Leaves points or other than organic waste is Kindsbach: across from “Untere Große access via Sickental
ΔΔ Plant parts ∆ Plants also prohibited. Wiesen“ new housing area (access via
Ramstein: city nursery Talstraße
ΔΔ Clippings of trees and hedges, trunks,
Marktstraße/Eisenbahnstraße)
Steinwenden: Kendelhauser Tal,
and root stocks without soil with a Landstuhl: Bruchwiesenstraße,
Weltersbachl
maximum diameter of 40 cm near the city nursery
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty: Weilerbach union community:
Mittelbrunn: former dumping ground
Buchholz: Industriestraße Mackenbach: near sewage plant
You may not deposit (next to sewage plant) Oberarnbach: In der Hub (600 m towards
Obernheim, on the right) Reichenbach-Steegen: road K6 between
ΔΔ Construction debris ∆ Stones Martinshöhe/Gerhardsbrunn: Reichenbach and Fockenberg-Limbach
ΔΔ Timber and furniture wood Road K68 between the two communities Otterbach-Otterberg union community:
Rodenbach: near the former sewage
ΔΔ Wooden fences ∆ Used clothing Enkenbach-Alsenborn union cmty: Frankelbach: at the cemetery plant (Hübelbrunnenstraße)
ΔΔ Grave decorations ∆ Windfalls Enkenbach: Birkenstraßeopposite the Heimkirchen/Morbach/Niederkirchen: Schwedelbach: Pörrbacher Straße
ΔΔ Straw and hay ∆ Pet litter police department near the sports ground and pond,
Niederkirchen Weilerbach: Am Bruchrech
ΔΔ Non-recyclable waste Mehlingen: industrial zone “Am Wasser-
ΔΔ Biodegradable waste, e.g. fruit, turm“ Mehlbach: at the cemetery
vegetables, food leftovers Neuhemsbach: former storage location, Olsbrücken: Oberberg hill, former dump-
ΔΔ Root stocks and hedges exceeding Hauptstraße ing ground
40 cm in diameter
Sembach: place near the water container, Otterbach, Katzweiler, Sambach:
traffic circle, access West at the sewage plant
Please note: Many organic waste collec- Hochspeyer: Hauptstraße towards Sulzbachtal: at the turning area,
tion points have opening hours and are Kaiserslautern, at village exit, entry on Obersulzbach
closed during the winter months. the right Heiligenmoschel: above the new
Waldleiningen: at the cemetery housing area
20 21Glass containers Glass containers
Mehlingen: fairground Friedrichstraße, Stelzenberg: fire station, Römerweg
Please put the glass into the designated containers without lids, screw caps, sports center, organic waste collection turning area
or corks, separated by color. Dumping glass, paper or other waste on or near the point “Am Wasserturm” Trippstadt: parking lot opposite of Karls-
containers is prohibited and will be penalized as an administrative offense!
Neuhemsbach: Hauptstraße, village exit talhalle (Auf dem Steig), Sägmühle camp-
towards Heinzental ing area, construction facilities, Asch-
Sembach: Kaiserstraße, village exit bacherhof, Dengel Inn (Neuhof)
What goes in the What does not go in the towards Kaiserslautern Landstuhl union community:
glass container? glass container?
Diemerstein: Evangelical Children’s Home Bann: Schillerstraße road to tennis court,
Clean and empty Chinaware, clay pots and vases,
non-returnable glass bottles, car screens/window panes, light Diemersteiner Straße fairground Bruchstraße, elementary
flasks, and jars bulbs, leaded glass, vases, heat- Fischbach: multi-purpose hall Frontal- school, Hauptstraße near traffic circle
resistant glass, e.g. preserving jars straße Hauptstuhl: fire station
Frankenstein: wood loading area at the Kindsbach: multi-purpose hall, cemetery
railway station, Schliertal recreation area, parking lot, parking lot near “Bärenloch-
Glass of other colors Drop-off hours turning area for busses Thörigtal weiher” pond, construction facilities
Please put glass that is Hochspeyer: construction facilities Hirtenpfad
Monday - 8.00 - 13.00 hours
not white, brown or green, Saturday: 15.00 - 19.00 hours Weiherstraße 55, fairground, Heiden- Landstuhl: fire station, fairground Neuer
e.g. red or blue glass, hübel/Nelkenstraße, access to organic Markt, parking lot Weiherstraße, IGS sec-
into the container Not on Sundays or German holidays!
It is not permitted to discard glass waste collection point ondary school, Friedrich Ebert second-
for green glass. ary school, Bahnstraße near Stutzinger
at other times. Waldleiningen: Harzofenstraße, Stüterhof
kitchen store, Torfstraße near Fressnapf
Kaiserslautern-Süd union community: store
Glass container locations Finsterbrunnertal: “Naturfreundehaus” Melkerei: Burgweg
hostel
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union cmty: Vogelbach: Zum Peterswald, community Atzel: Fichtenplatz parking lot, Stettiner
Bruchmühlbach: Access to Penny super- center parking lot Johanniskreuz: “Johanniskreuz” hotel Straße, Nardinistraße parking lot at the
market, former gas station Alte Straße and restaurant driveway to the shooting club, In der Atzel,
Enkenbach-Alsenborn union cmty:
Krickenbach: community administration elementary school Königsberger Straße,
Elschbach:village square Alsenborn: Josefstraße fairground,
Lindener Straße, village square Berliner Straße, rehabilitation center
Gerhardsbrunn: at the water reservoir swimming pool parking lot Am Rotenborn
Langensohl: parking lot near traffic circle
Lambsborn: cemetery parking lot Baalborn: turning area at the end of Mittelbrunn: intersection Mühlenweg/
Steinstraße Linden: road L363 near sewage plant
Langwieden: village exit, near the Wimmelsbacher Weg
cemetery Enkenbach: IGS secondary school Am Queidersbach: intersection Bachstraße/
Oberarnbach: fire station Banner Straße
Mühlberg, intersection of Mühlweg/Hain- Bruchstraße, vehicle hall Auf der Heide,
Martinshöhe: parking lot Elisabethen- weg (industrial zone), intersection of secondary school Jahnstraße
straße Bruchwiesen/Gartenstraße (above of Schopp: Schmalenberger Straße forest
Miesau: outdoor pool parking lot, Aldi supermarket), Protestant retirement parking lot, at the cemetery
EDEKA supermarket home “Untere Eselsmühle”
22 23Glass containers Online All-for-Free-Market
Otterbach-Otterberg union community: Hütschenhausen: Wasgau supermarket, You can access the online All-for-Free-Market using the hyperlink on the web site of
Frankelbach: at the cemetery parking lot Eckstraße, parking lot at the the Kaiserslautern county administration. It is a free, non-commercial online platform
cemetery where people can exchange or give away objects of daily use.
Hirschhorn: at the railroad crossing
Kottweiler-Schwanden: Citizens of Kaiserslautern county can place advertisements to exchange, give away or
Katzweiler: Eisenbahnstraße
parking lot Langenäckerstraße, Reichen- find used furniture in good condition, operative electrical appliances, or other items.
Mehlbach: parking lot in front of the bacher Straße The more detailed the description, the more likely it is to find people interested in the
cemetery offer. Citizens of other communities can equally view the advertisements.
Obermohr: village square Bachweg
Obersulzbach: Hauptstraße turning area
Ramstein: Kiosk Kindsbacher Straße 39 b, How to access the online All-for-Free-Market:
Olsbrücken: Auf den Wingerten, Haupt- EDEKA supermarket Rathausring
straße at the cemetery To access the free online platform visit
Reuschbach: intersection Ortsstraße/
www.kaiserslautern-kreis.de and click the
Otterbach: Sternberger Straße near Rübental
sports ground, Pfalzwerke parking lot text graphic (see image on the right).
Schrollbach: at the cemetery
Lauterhofstraße
Spesbach: L356 car sharing parking lot
Sambach: Katzweiler Straße bus stop
near NETTO supermarket
village center
Steinwenden: railway station
Untersulzbach: village square Pferchstr.
Weilerbach union community:
Drehenthalerhof: near the cemetery,
Glashütterstraße Erzenhausen: parking lot Schwedel-
bacher Straße
Heiligenmoschel: sports hall Im Allenwoog
Eulenbis: K20 parking lot near rainwater
Garbage Guide App
Heimkirchen: village square overflow basin
Morbach: Lindenstraße Kollweiler: at the cemetery As of January 2017 the waste management office offers a
Niederkirchen: Wasgau supermarket, Mackenbach: bus terminal, Goethestraße Garbage Guide app with reminder function to its citizens.
kindergarten
Reichenbach-Steegen: former railway The app notifies the users of pick up dates for non-recyclable waste, biodegradable
Otterberg: IGS secondary school, IDEAL station waste, waste paper, light packaging (yellow bag) or the arrival of the hazardous waste
Hauptstraße, parking lot Jakob-May-
Rodenbach: Waldstraße at outdoor pool, truck. Users can also look up collection points for glass and garden clippings and find
er-Straße, parking lot Johannisstraße,
Hübelbrunnenstraße near organic waste more valuable information about waste management any-
camping area parking lot
collection point where and anytime. An English version of the app is available
Schallodenbach: L382 behind the under the name “Garbage Guide KL County”.
cemetery Schwedelbach: Pörrbacher Straße near
organic waste collection point Please use the QR code below or on the web site of the county
Schneckenhausen: village well Hauptstr. administration to download the app from the App Store
Weilerbach: Borngasse, Mörikestraße (Apple iOS) or the Google Play Store (Android).
Wörsbach: cemetery parking lot 26, parking lot Spitzäckerstraße, heating
Ramstein-Miesenbach union cmty: plant Isigny-Allee
Miesenbach: former school Hauptstraße
Niedermohr: at the cemetery
24 25Recycling centers Recycling centers
Kindsbach recycling center Other waste accepted by the
Accepted waste Not accepted ZAK recycling center:
The recycling center is located on the ΔΔ Non-polluted scrap wood such ΔΔ polluted scrap wood: treated with ΔΔPolluted scrap wood
premises of the Landstuhl municipal as doors, furniture wood, wall and wood preservatives (wooden fences,
construction facilities in Kindsbach, ceiling lining - painted or glued, not ΔΔOld tires (with or without rims,
pressure-treated wood), moldering
Hirtenpfad 65. treated with wood preservatives wood with fungal infections, burnt or max. 4 free of charge)
ΔΔ Used clothing, shoes and other oil-polluted wood ΔΔCar batteries (hazardous waste storage)
textiles – not soiled or moldy ΔΔ Agricultural foils
Opening hours ΔΔInsulation material e.g. glass or rock
ΔΔ Recyclable construction debris ΔΔ Car batteries wool, wrapped in tear-proof and dust-
Wednesday: 13.00 - 17.00 hours such as stones, concrete, soil, tiles,
sanitary ceramics ΔΔ Old tires proof bags, max. 1 m3 free of charge
Thursday: 13.00 - 17.00 hours (hazardous waste storage)
ΔΔ CDs/DVDs ΔΔ Material containing asbestos
Friday: 13.00 - 17.00 hours e.g. asbestos cement sheets) ΔΔFire extinguishers
ΔΔ Plasterboards without styrofoam
Saturday: 9.00 - 13.00 hours ΔΔ Trunks and root stocks, garden clip-
ΔΔ Glass bricks pings
ΔΔGarden clippings
ΔΔ Electronic scrap, electrical appli- ΔΔ Non-recyclable construction debris, ΔΔWoody garden waste
For further information concerning the ances including refrigerators and
Kindsbach recycling center feel free to i.e. containing plastic, wood, insula- ΔΔWindow frames made of wood
freezers tion material, or plasterboards
phone the waste management office of
ΔΔ Energy saving bulbs, LED, halogen ΔΔ Insulation material (glass or ΔΔHazardous waste, e.g. Residues of var-
the Kaiserslautern county administration
and fluorescent lamps rock wool) nish, paint, or glue, wood preservatives,
at (0631) 7105-505 or -408.
ΔΔ Window frames made of metal or medicine, detergents, etc. (hazardous
ΔΔ Fire extinguishers
Private households as well as businesses plastic (without glass) waste storage)
which are registered for waste disposal ΔΔ Yellow bags for recycling material
ΔΔ Sheet glass e.g. window panes For sale at the ZAK recycling center:
in Kaiserslautern county and have a can ΔΔ Non-recyclable waste
or container for non-recyclable waste ΔΔ Natural corks (no plastic corks) ΔΔPotting soil (bag)
ΔΔ Wallpaper
can dump recyclable material here. The ΔΔ Bulky plastic items,
ΔΔ Hazardous waste (e.g. residues of ΔΔWood briquettes
maximum monthly volume is 0.5 m3 per e.g. garden furniture or laundry
baskets (no packaging material!) varnish, paint or glue, wood preser- ΔΔOrganic compost (loose material)
material. vatives)
ΔΔ Metals – ferrous and nonferrous ΔΔMixture of top soil/compost
metals (no oil tanks!) ΔΔ Material containing tar or bitumen
(loose material)
ATTENTION (e.g. roofing felt)
ΔΔ Clean cardboard, cartons, ΔΔBark mulch (in bags or loose material)
Waste exceeding the allowed volume and paper (no wallpaper!)
will be rejected by the recycling
ΔΔ Cans with polyurethane foam
center staff. ZAK recycling center
ΔΔ Clean plastic foils (no agricultural Opening hours
Dumping recycling material at the
foils, e.g. silage films!) The ZAK recycling center is located in Monday - 8.00 - 12.00 hours
recycling center outside the opening
hours is prohibited and represents an ΔΔ Clean styrofoam (no polystyrene) Kapiteltal in Kaiserslautern Thursday: 13.00 - 16.00 hours
administrative offense. ΔΔ Bulk waste: furniture, carpets, Any recycling material accepted at the Friday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours
mattresses, etc. Kindsbach recycling center can also 13.00 - 17.00 hours
be disposed of at the ZAK recycling Saturday: 8.00 - 12.00 hours
center subject to the applicable terms Phone: (0631) 34117-0
and conditions.
26 27Commercial waste Commercial waste
The category of so-called A can for biodegradable waste is not reduced fee
necessary if organic waste is composted Yearly fee for the collection and disposal normal fee
commercial municipal waste of non-recyclable waste once a week: using brown can
home
includes: or re-used externally (proof required). composting
In this case businesses will benefit from a 1.1 m3 4-wheel container 4,049.40 € 3,581.16 €
Non-production related and solid waste
reduced waste fee in the same way as pri- 3.3 m3 4-wheel container 7,797.72 € not possible
that is generated on business premises,
vate households do (see table on page 4). 5.5 m3 4-wheel container 12,996.12 € not possible
in commercial and industrial enterprises,
in schools, kindergartens, hospitals, If the business cannot substantiate that reduced fee.
Yearly fee for the collection and disposal normal fee.
nursing homes, or by freelancers, such biodegradable waste is re-used, one or of non-recyclable waste every other week: using brown can
home
more brown cans will be provided depend- composting
as office waste, heating residues, sweep-
ings, or similar waste that will not be fed ing on the black can size determined. 1.1 m3 4-wheel container 2,024.64 € 1,790.64 €
into the production cycle. Contrary to private households, for 3.3 m 4-wheel container
3
3,898.80 € not possible
businesses the brown can(s) may not be 5.5 m3 4-wheel container 6,498.12 € not possible
If possible, companies can recycle their
commercial municipal waste on their larger than the black can(s). One-time fee for the collection and disposal
Fee / collection & disposal
of non-recyclable waste:
own responsibility. It is possible to request joint disposal
1.1 m3 4-wheel container 83.71 €
Non-recyclable commercial municipal for businesses and private households
located on the same a lot (see page 4-5). 3.3 m3 4-wheel container 158.54 €
waste must be disposed of in the coun-
5.5 m3 4-wheel container 233.38 €
ty’s waste management system.
Disposal using large containers One-time fee for the collection
Fee / collection only
Depending on the quantity of non- of non-recyclable waste (without disposal):
recyclable waste generated the company Large containers required for waste
5.5 m3 skip container 102.42 €
can choose one or more black cans with disposal have to be ordered by the person
7.0 m3 skip container 102.42 €
a volume 60 l, 90 l, 120 l, or 240 l that is obliged to register for waste disposal,
usually the property owner. Please make 10.0 m3 skip container 102.42 €
emptied every other week or a 4-wheel
container with a volume of 1.1 m3, 3.3 m3 sure to use standard containers that are 15.0 m roll-off container
3
138.12 €
and 5.5 m3 that is emptied weekly or every available for lease from a container pro- 20.0 m3 roll-off container 138.12 €
other week. vider or for sale from a container manu- 30.0 m3 roll-off container 138.12 €
facturer. Please note: In addition to the waste fees stated above leasing fees may apply for the long-term
According to the information provided by
The leasing fee is not part of the waste provision of 4-wheel containers. Such fees will be invoiced directly by the provider.
the company the size of cans or contain-
ers and the waste fee will be determined fee but will be invoiced directly by the
on the basis of population equivalents provider.
For further information feel free to call The county administration will send you
using the corresponding table in the
the waste management office of the a notification of charges where the fees
Waste Management Statutes.
Kaiserslautern county administration at for collection and disposal are listed
Without joint disposal the black can for (0631) 7105-329 or -235. separately.
non-recyclable waste has a minimum
Please note: When disposing of waste A bill of lading (weighing slip) issued by
volume of 60 l.
in skip or roll-off containers additional ZAK will be enclosed as proof.
costs will be incurred according to the
ZAK Fee Statutes.
28 29What to do with ... What to do with ...
Animal carcasses CDs/DVDs exchange platform for soil and construction Pet and cat litter
According to the Waste Law animal carcass- Can be dumped in the black can or the con- debris at www.alois-info.de. You can put compostable wood or straw
es are not considered waste and may not be tainers for plastic at the recycling centers. (without excrements) into the brown can.
disposed of in any of the containers provided Expired medication Excrements and mineral litter go in the black
by the Kaiserslautern county administration. Doors and doorframes Is accepted at the hazardous waste truck or can. Never flush pet litter down the toilet!
Their disposal is subject to the Animal Car- Can be dumped at the recycling centers the ZAK recycling center. Never flush medi-
cass Disposal Law. For information please (see page 28-29). cine down the toilet! Pots, dishes and cutlery
contact Zweckverband Tierkörperbeseitigung You can take large amounts to the recycling
Rheinland-Pfalz, Am Orschbach 2, 54518 Duvets and pillows Fire extinguishers centers in Kindsbach or Kapiteltal. Small
Rivenich, phone (06508) 91430, fax (06508) Please offer duvets and pillows that are Can be taken to the hazardous waste truck amounts go in the black can.
827, or the Kaiserslautern veterinary office, still useable to a charity organization. Alter- or the ZAK recycling center. If possible, please
phone (0631) 7105-450. natively, you can have them collected with return bottles to the dealer for re-use. Ring binders
the bulk waste or take them to one of the Empty ring binders go in the black can.
Asbestos, fiber cement, asbestos recycling centers. Gas bottles / cartridges
shingles, facade panels Can be taken to the hazardous waste truck Sanitary ceramics
Avoid the generation of dust when treating Electric storage heatings / or the ZAK recycling center. If possible, please Such as toilets, bidets, urinals, or sinks must
items containing asbestos (e.g. sawing or night storage heaters return bottles to the dealer for re-use. be dumped at the recycling center in Kinds-
breaking). The dust can cause cancer. These appliances can contain different bach or Kapiteltal.
amounts of loosely or firmly bound asbestos Gas ranges
Always have companies with a certificate of
products. You can check with the waste Will be collected with electrical appliances Syringes and cannulas
competence according to the Technical Rule
management office of the Kaiserslautern upon request. Must be packed in an impenetrable, firmly
for Hazardous Substances TRGS 519 remove
county administration whether your closed box and disposed of in the black can.
asbestos products. Such products must be Lawnmowers
treated as hazardous waste. For more infor- appliance contains asbestos.
You can take gas mowers to a certified col- Thermometers
mation please call the Kaiserslautern county Please indicate brand and product type.
lection point or recycling company recog- Mercury thermometers are hazardous waste
administration at (0631) 7105-408 or -505. Phone: (0631) 7105-408 or -505.
nized according to the End-of-life Vehicle accepted by the hazardous waste truck.
Please wrap unopened storage heatings in
Directive. Electric lawnmowers are picked up Digital thermometers are electronic scrap.
Bathtubs dust-proof film and hand them over to the
by the Kaiserslautern county administration
and shower trays of any material will not be ZAK recycling center staff. Video tapes
upon request. Recycling centers accept elec-
collected together with bulk waste. You have Only specialized companies holding a They go in the black can.
tric lawnmowers as well. Manual lawnmo-
to take these items to one of the recycling certificate of competence according to
wers are accepted at the recycling centers
centers. TRGS 519 are permitted to dispose of sto- Wallpaper
or collected with bulk waste upon request.
rage heaters. Never open such appliances! It goes in the black can.
Car batteries For more information on qualified companies Luminescent tubes
According to the Battery Regulation con- please call the municipal craftsmen Waste oil
Can be taken to the hazardous waste truck
sumers are charged a deposit when buying association (“Kreishandwerkerschaft”) According to the Waste Oil Regulation
or the ZAK recycling center.
starter batteries. The deposit is refunded at (0631) 37122-0. dealers of engine and gear oil must take back
when the battery is returned to the seller. Old vehicles, car wrecks, car parts the amount sold at no cost. Please make use
Alternatively, you can dump car batteries Energy saving bulbs and Must be recycled by certified companies who of this opportunity. Small amounts of oil or
free of charge at the hazardous waste truck halogen lamps are recognized according to the End-of-life polluted waste oil as well as oil filters are
or the ZAK recycling center. A refund of Are accepted at the hazardous waste truck Vehicle Directive (see Yellow Pages). accepted by the hazardous waste truck or
deposits is not possible in this case. or the recycling centers in Kindsbach and the ZAK recycling center.
Kapiteltal. Oil tanks
Car tires Must be disposed of by a certified company.
Should be returned to the dealer. You can Excavated soil Please see the Yellow Pages for addresses
drop-off a maximum of 4 tires (with or with- Can be taken to ZAK or authorized sand (look for “Tankreinigung”).
out rims) free of charge at the ZAK recycling pits for a charge. You can also use the local
center.
30 31You can also read
