As of: February 26, 2024, 5:12 p.m
By: Carina Blumenroth
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Whether organic, paper or residual waste – something comes together in households.
Good thing you can throw it in the bins.
But what if you use someone else's bin?
Going to work every day sometimes involves throwing away a bag of trash on the way.
Things can quickly pile up at home.
If you're not quite awake in the morning and forget the trash bag in your hand, you can just throw it in the neighbor's bin, which is much closer, right?
Why it might be worth it for you to return to your own garbage can.
Simply dispose of rubbish in other people's bins - that's not so bad, is it?
Throwing trash into other people's bins is not a good idea.
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If you dispose of your rubbish in other people's rubbish bins, you may attract the ire of the bin's rightful owner.
This is because they pay for the bin and may no longer be able to dispose of their own rubbish before it is emptied.
If rubbish is thrown into someone else's bin and it is therefore full, this is considered a disturbance of property, informs the
portal Rechtsanwalt-Service.de
.
There is no criminal offense if someone else's trash can is used, but the German Civil Code (BGB) applies and protects the actual owners.
There is a right to have someone else's rubbish removed and, if this happens again, an injunction can be claimed.
Owners could also plead for damages, informs the portal
Chip.de.
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What you can do about other people's garbage
If you notice that your neighbor is using your garbage can, you should tell them about it.
Always try to resolve the situation peacefully first.
But even if you notice that your bins are being used by strangers as you pass by, you should talk to them about it.
At best, you assume that people are ignorant - so make it clear that other people's bins are not allowed to be used.
If it is not known who is using the bin without authorization, you can think about a special lock on the bin.
This also prevents animals, for example, from climbing into the bin.
However, a shelter for garbage cans that only authorized people have access to can also be useful.
Why is it important for trash can owners who throws trash in?
It is of course annoying when you can no longer dispose of the rubbish in your own bin because it is full.
If strangers use the garbage cans, the financial damage can be significantly higher.
If the waste is separated incorrectly, there is a risk that the bins will not be picked up and you will have to pay a special fee for emptying them.
In addition, there can be a fine of up to 5,000 euros for incorrect waste separation, informed
the
Bussgeldkatalog.de
.
First violations usually cost between 10 and 50 euros, informs
Chip.de
, which varies depending on the federal state.
Landlords can pass these costs on to tenants.
If you are a homeowner, you must prove that you are not responsible for incorrect waste separation.