Regensburg: New identification system for waste containers should make fees fairer

Regensburg: New identification system for waste containers should make fees fairer

The Regensburg district is planning to introduce a modern identification system for waste containers. This system is intended to digitize waste management and offers advantages for citizens and administration. The Environment Committee approved the introduction at its meeting on September 17, 2024. In the future, waste containers must have a chip nest in order to be used.

Advantages of the new system

The Ident system enables more efficient control. Waste containers that are the wrong size or improperly filled can be identified more quickly. This makes the work of waste disposal companies easier. The administrative effort is also reduced as fee stamps no longer have to be sent. Digital documentation of emptying improves complaint processing. The system also enables precise monitoring of the inventory of garbage cans.

schedule

The identification system will be put out to tender next year. The 50 liter “round” bin for residual waste will be gradually phased out in the second half of 2025. All affected citizens will be informed in good time. The current contracts for residual waste collection run until June 30, 2026. The identification system cannot be put into operation until January 1, 2027 at the earliest.

Implementation and costs

A total of around 139,300 waste containers are to be equipped with a chip. The total costs amount to around 468,000 euros. This sum includes the costs for the chips and their installation. In addition, there are around 19,000 euros for the necessary software. The disposal vehicles have to be retrofitted, which causes investment costs of around 200,000 euros. In the long term, the district expects that the investments will be offset by additional revenue from garbage fees.

Information for owners of 50 liter bins

The introduction of the system requires a change in the waste containers. The 50 liter residual waste “round” bins must be converted to 60 liter containers. This affects around 28 percent of all residual waste bins in the district. Owners of 50 liter bins will receive an information letter next year on how to proceed. A bulk order for the new 60 liter bins is offered.

Neighborhood bin

The district waste management points out the possibility of applying for a neighborhood bin. This can be used for neighboring properties. The applicable garbage fee can be divided between the applicants. Further information can be found on the Regensburg district homepage.