Lörrach is planning a new concept for old clothing containers: Cleanliness in focus!

Von NAG Redaktion

Lörrach plant ein neues Konzept für Altkleidercontainer im öffentlichen Raum, um Ordnung und Transparenz zu gewährleisten.
Lörrach plans a new concept for old clothing containers in public space to ensure order and transparency. (Symbolbild/MBW)

Lörrach, Deutschland - The city of Lörrach has presented an extensive location and special use concept for old clothing containers today. The aim of the concept is to ensure a legally secure, transparent and orderly installation of these containers in the public traffic area. The city would like to ensure that not only the needs of collectors, but also that of the citizens: focus on the inside. According to the information from

market situation and legal framework conditions

The market for old textiles is currently tense, not least due to factors such as FASTHION and the associated drop in price. In order to meet the challenges, cities like Lörrach have to reorganize themselves. An important aspect is the EU obligation to separate old textiles, which will come into force from January 1, 2025. In addition, the EU Commission will work on an extended responsibility for manufacturers, but it will not be implemented before 2027.

In comparison, the city of Niederkassel has decided on a similar concept for old clothing containers that will come into force on March 1, 2025. The legal basis here is the road and path network of North Rhine-Westphalia, which regulates the granting of special uses, which the cities should also cause to take into account factual and roadrail reasons for rejections. The aim is to avoid negative effects on the cityscape and to ensure a even distribution of the containers, whereby noise and traffic safety should be relaxed ().

In addition, there is a legal decision by the OVG NRW, which has also made it clear that cities can regulate the number of container locations to prevent overmöbling of public space ( municipalities).

The developments in Lörrach are therefore not only a local matter, but are in the context of nationwide and European efforts to have more sustainable waste management that addresses both economic and ecological challenges.

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