Dresden’s CDU slams mayor over neglected clothing donation bin chaos

A political showdown erupts over Dresden’s filthy donation bins. Will the mayor finally act—or keep blaming outside forces for the mess?

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2025 November 11 . 7:04 PM

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The picture is taken on the street of a city. In the center of the picture there are shops, tents,... — The picture is taken on the street of a city. In the center of the picture there are shops, tents, umbrellas, auto rickshaw, motor bike, people and many other objects. In the background there are buildings. In the foreground there are waste papers on the road.

Dresden’s CDU slams mayor over neglected clothing donation bin chaos

The CDU faction in Dresden's city council has expressed concern over persistent issues with clothing donation bins across the city. Despite a reorganization of the textile collection system last year, cleanliness and order at the donation bin sites remain poor, with illegal dumping leading to littering and further unauthorized waste disposal. Veit Böhm, the CDU's environmental policy spokesperson, has criticized Mayor Eva Jähnigen for attributing failures to external circumstances without presenting a solution. The CDU faction had previously warned of these issues and rejected the new site concept, which has failed to address the problems. Böhm issued a direct call to action to Mayor Jähnigen to correct the course and ensure that the sites are kept clean. He suggested commissioning the city’s cleaning services to maintain the polluted collection points if the reallocation generates additional revenue. Böhm demanded decisive measures to keep the sites clean, stating that future EU regulations cannot serve as an excuse for inaction. The CDU faction in Dresden's city council is pushing for action to address the persistent issues with clothing donation bins. Veit Böhm has called on Mayor Eva Jähnigen to take responsibility and implement solutions to keep the sites clean and prevent further illegal dumping.