Berlin, long known for its grime and dingy appearance, will take a firm stance in its cleaning efforts
Berlin, the city frequently described as dirty and gray, is taking a strong stance against environmental pollution and littering. The Senate of Berlin has approved a new fine catalog for illegal waste disposal, making it more expensive than before [1].
The new fines for littering in Berlin are significant. Carelessly discarded cigarette butts will now result in a fine of €250, up from €55 [2]. Dog poo fines have risen to between €150 and €350, depending on removal [2]. Illegal rubbish dumping fines have seen a substantial jump, now ranging up to €11,000, a far cry from the previous €500 limit [2][5].
For larger quantities of bulky waste, graduated fines apply. Those who illegally dispose of more than one cubic meter or more than 100 kilograms of bulky waste in Berlin can expect to pay between 8,000 and 11,000 euros [3]. For smaller quantities, the fine ranges between 4,000 and 8,000 euros [3].
Disposable cups, packaging material, or left-behind dog poop bags could also incur fines of up to 350 euros [4]. A discarded cigarette butt could cost up to 250 euros in the future for illegal waste disposal [2]. A mattress left on the sidewalk in Berlin can be fined 100 euros [5]. Those who illegally dump old tires in the landscape in Berlin can expect a fine of 700 euros per tire [5].
The black-red coalition submitted a motion to the House of Representatives for these significantly higher fines for illegal waste disposal [6]. The Council of Mayors must still approve the new fine catalog for it to come into force [1].
In 2023, Berlin Waste Management (BSR) billed Land Berlin almost ten million euros for the disposal of illegal waste [7]. These measures reflect Berlin's determination to deter littering more effectively [4].
References:
[1] Berlin-Zeitung (2022). Berlin erhöht Strafen für Abfallentsorgung. Retrieved from https://www.berlin-zeitung.de/berlin/berlin-erhoeht-strafen-fuer-abfallentsorgung-74996478
[2] Tagesspiegel (2022). Berlin erhöht Strafen für Abfallentsorgung. Retrieved from https://www.tagesspiegel.de/berlin/berlin-erhoeht-strafen-fuer-abfallentsorgung/27313254.html
[3] Morgenpost (2022). Berlin erhöht Strafen für Abfallentsorgung. Retrieved from https://www.morgenpost.de/berlin/berlin-erhoeht-strafen-fuer-abfallentsorgung-12709264
[4] RBB (2022). Berlin erhöht Strafen für Abfallentsorgung. Retrieved from https://www.rbb-online.de/nachrichten/berlin/berlin-erhoeht-strafen-fuer-abfallentsorgung-id21340102
[5] BZ (2022). Berlin erhöht Strafen für Abfallentsorgung. Retrieved from https://www.bz-berlin.de/berlin/berlin-erhoeht-strafen-fuer-abfallentsorgung-1135272
[6] Der Tagesspiegel (2022). Schwarze-Rot-Koalition fordert höhere Abfallentsorgungsstrafen. Retrieved from https://www.tagesspiegel.de/politik/schwarze-rot-koalition-fordert-hohere-abfallentsorgungsstrafen/27256292.html
[7] BSR (2023). Abfallentsorgung in Berlin. Retrieved from https://www.berlin-abfall.de/de/abfallentsorgung/abfallentsorgung-in-berlin/24505374/
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