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Garbage fees in northwest Mecklenburg are rising massively – protests are threatening!
New garbage fees in the Northwest Mecklenburg district will increase by up to 82% from 2026. The reasons are increasing disposal costs and personnel costs.
Garbage fees in northwest Mecklenburg are rising massively – protests are threatening!
From January 2026, major changes to waste disposal in the Northwest Mecklenburg district are on the agenda. The new garbage charges announced today could result in a hefty increase of up to 82 percent, depending on the size of the bin and the method of disposal. These drastic adjustments were decided at a meeting of the district council, and those responsible emphasize that the fees must be calculated to cover costs. Critics of the measure express concerns that socially disadvantaged households in particular could suffer from the increase, while the district administration emphasizes the need for adjustments to ensure long-term waste disposal. Wismar FM reports that the increase is part of a nationwide trend towards increasing waste fees.
The reasons for this increase in fees include rising personnel costs, increased energy prices and declining availability of disposal capacities. In addition, there are investments in modern technology and compliance with stricter environmental regulations. These factors make it clear that waste disposal companies need a lot of money in order to be able to continue to offer high-quality services in the future.
Growing costs and their consequences
As already mentioned, households with larger residual waste bins are particularly affected. Even though moderate adjustments of five to ten percent have been decided in other regions of Germany, northwest Mecklenburg is an exception with its enormous increases. Due to this high increase, it remains to be seen whether citizens are willing to accept these costs or whether protest actions may follow, as was the case with similar measures in the past.
However, the financial steps are necessary to keep the infrastructure and public services up to date. In this context, the district fire chief Mayk Tessin emphasizes the importance of sufficient financing. His appeal makes it clear that sustainability and environmental protection must be viewed in the long term in order to ensure a health-promoting lifestyle.
Waste balance and recycling in Germany
The discussion about garbage fees is part of a larger issue – the responsible handling of waste. Destatis provides comprehensive information on plastic waste in its annual waste balance, which can be found under “mixed packaging / recyclables”. The statistics on waste volumes and types reflect the challenges that exist in many cities and communities. The switch to a sustainable and, if possible, circular way of dealing with plastic waste is more in demand than ever.
The Federal Environment Ministry also provides data and statistics relating to waste management in Germany. On their website you will find comprehensive information regarding waste disposal and recycling of materials.