New disposal calendar 2026: All dates available from December!

New disposal calendar 2026: All dates available from December!

On November 18, 2025, the municipality of Pfatter will announce the upcoming publication of the disposal calendar for 2026. The calendar will be published on December 1st, 2025 and contains important information about collection dates and proper waste disposal. This document is created by the Regensburg District Office provided.

In addition to the printed version, the disposal calendar will also be available in the waste app. The app allows users to easily and conveniently access collection dates on their smartphone. The municipality's homepage will also provide the calendar for printing, which ensures easy use for all citizens.

Background on waste management in Germany

The context of these measures can be expanded by looking at the development of waste management in Germany. Waste management is the result of a long development process that began in the 19th century. The first legal basis for waste disposal emerged in response to inadequate urban hygiene and the resulting health risks, such as cholera. The first nationwide regulation for waste disposal was introduced in 1972 as part of the Waste Disposal Act.

Since then, European regulations on waste prevention and recycling have become more important. The EU Waste Framework Directive, which was last updated in 2018, is particularly crucial. The current basis of waste law in Germany is the Circular Economy Act (KrWG), which was last amended in 2020. The aim of this law is to conserve natural resources and promote environmentally friendly waste management.

Waste hierarchy and resource protection

Waste management has changed from a disposal economy to a circular economy. A central concept in this area is the five-stage waste hierarchy, which is intended to encourage waste avoidance and recycling:

• 1. Vermeidung von Abfällen
• 2. Vorbereitung zur Wiederverwendung
• 3. Recycling
• 4. Sonstige Verwertung
• 5. Beseitigung

In order to make the best possible use of the material potential of waste, strict separation of waste is necessary. This applies in particular to waste paper, waste glass, plastic waste and organic waste, which have had to be collected separately since 2015.

Around 350 million tons of waste are generated in Germany every year, with construction and demolition waste making up around 60% of the total. Waste management therefore represents an important area of ​​environmental policy that focuses on the responsibility of both companies and citizens.

Further information about waste disposal and the disposal calendar can be found on the homepage Parish of Pfatter and des Regensburg district to find. This consistent range of information helps raise awareness of environmentally friendly disposal practices.