Weil am Rhein's waste crisis doubles in eight years, costing €150,000 annually
Weil am Rhein Sees Record Waste in 2025: Over 700 Tons Collected
Weil am Rhein faced unprecedented waste levels last year, with a total of around 713 metric tons of refuse collected in 2025. According to the city, 292.86 tons ended up in or around public trash bins—an average of roughly 800 kilograms per day.
Waste volumes have been rising steadily since records began in 2017, when just over 204 tons were documented. Today, the figure is significantly higher. Disposal costs have also climbed: Emptying public trash bins alone cost nearly €85,300 in 2025. An additional 420.06 tons of street sweepings—at a cost of around €64,370—brought total expenditures to almost €150,000.
The city's public works department operates daily, with crews working seven days a week from March to October. Nine employees handle sweeping machines and service vehicles, while seven more focus on manual cleaning. Hotspots include well-known gathering places like Berliner Platz, Rheinpark, playgrounds, and areas near the weir and the mouth of the Kander River.
Mayor Diana Stöcker called the figures sobering and urged residents to dispose of waste properly. The city also pointed to its "Weil.Sauber.Besser." (Weil.Clean.Better.) campaign and announced a spring cleanup event on March 21.
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