Report litter
Service description
If you would like to report "litter", please contact the lower waste authority in your city or district.
Litter is defined as waste that is illegally deposited in the open countryside, in forests or along streams and in public places outside the designated waste garbage cans.
This can be, for example, household and bulky waste, building rubble, construction site waste, car wrecks, but also excess excavated soil (loose and solid rock excavated or removed during construction work). It is also "wild waste" if the waste has been covered with soil.
The dumping of "wild waste" is prohibited and constitutes an administrative offense. A fine may be imposed.
If the person responsible for the "litter" can be identified, they will be charged for the disposal costs incurred.
Procedure
Please report "wild garbage" to the lower waste authority in your place of residence. They will take care of the disposal.
Who should I contact?
You can reach the contact persons of the lower waste authorities via the websites of your city or district.
What documents are required?
- Description of the location
- Photos of the place of discovery, if applicable
What fees apply?
none
Legal basis
State waste laws and municipal statutes
What else should I know?
As a property owner, you are generally also responsible for the removal of waste that has been deposited on your property against your will.
Otherwise, the public waste disposal authorities are responsible for the disposal of "wild waste".