Street cleaning; implementation

In addition to the omnipresent dust, e.g. from soot deposits and tyre abrasion, all types of improperly disposed of waste (cigarette butts, packaging, etc.) also accumulate. In addition, leaf litter, snow and grit after winter work and, finally, dog faeces must be removed. It must also be ensured that no uncontrolled plant growth damages the road surface.

Municipalities can issue ordinances obliging road neighbours and those behind them to keep public roads clean and clear and to carry out winter road maintenance (for more details, see "Related topics" - "Winter road maintenance; implementation") within the built-up area (so-called safety and cleaning ordinances).

In addition, municipalities have the option of establishing a so-called municipal street cleaning organisation by means of a street cleaning statute, which takes over the cleaning obligations incumbent on the residents living adjacent to or behind the street. Such a street cleaning organisation is then subject to compulsory connection and use. To cover the costs associated with street cleaning (and winter road maintenance), the municipality can levy street cleaning charges (for more information, see "Related topics" - "Street cleaning charges; collection").

Street cleaning is not one of the tasks of the road construction authority.