Instructions for handling waste garbage cans in frosty weather

Due to the current weather conditions, we would like to inform you about the correct handling of your waste garbage cans in frosty weather. Our waste disposal staff are increasingly noticing frozen contents in the waste garbage cans, which makes proper emptying difficult or impossible. Please note that if the waste garbage cans are iced […]
From 2026: Organic waste garbage can with biofilter lid

From 2026, Abfallwirtschaftsbetrieb Landkreis Emsland will be offering a newbiofilter lid for organic waste garbage cans. The specially developed lid has anintegrated filter that reliably reduces unpleasant odors and effectively preventsmaggot infestation. Particularly in the summer months, when organicwaste decomposes more quickly and moisture builds up in the garbage can, this can lead to strongodors […]
For clean compost and climate protection

Meppen. The stricter biowaste ordinance is having an effect: the amount of waste is falling, but plastic remains the number one problem material. This is the main conclusion that emerges from the evaluation of the nationwide inspection campaign on October 10, in which the waste management company (AWB) of the district of Emsland also participated. […]