Communes Emphasise Importance of Waste Sorting Initiatives

LuxembourgPosted on 19 August 2025 by Team

Schifflange Highlights "Significant Impact" of Waste Separation

In a recent announcement on 7 August 2025, the commune of Schifflange drew attention to the practice of waste sorting ("Offalltrennung · Tri des déchets"), underscoring its "significant impact" ("Een einfache Gest mat grousser Wierkung"). This initiative is part of broader efforts to promote sustainable development and improve local living environments.

The focus on effective waste management is a recurring theme across various Luxembourg communes, reflecting a shared commitment to environmental responsibility and public service:

  • Bettembourg lists "Déchets" (Waste) under its "Environnement" section and includes "Collecter et trier ses déchets" as part of daily living services. The commune also provides a "Calendrier des déchets" (Waste Calendar).
  • Betzdorf similarly prioritises "Gestion des déchets" (Waste Management) and makes a detailed "CALENDRIER DES DÉCHETS" available to its citizens, outlining collection dates for household waste, biodegradable waste, glass, and paper.
  • Mamer features a "Calendrier écologique" (Ecological Calendar) and a "Centre de collecte" (Collection Centre) under its technical services. Like Bettembourg, Mamer also highlights "Collecter et trier ses déchets" as an everyday essential service.
  • Strassen supports waste management through its CityApp, which allows residents to receive notifications about waste collection, and provides a comprehensive waste collection schedule including household, organic, bulky, paper, and glass waste.
  • Grevenmacher includes "Déchets" under its citizen services and has installed new containers for used clothing, offering them a second life.
  • Niederanven mentions "Offallentsuergung" (waste disposal) and offers an "Ëmweltkalenner" (environmental calendar). They also host a "Repair Café," promoting the repair and reuse of items.
  • Wiltz publishes a "Calendrier écologique 2025 - Collecte des déchets" (Ecological Calendar 2025 - Waste Collection).

Municipalities are actively encouraging their residents to participate in waste sorting and offering infrastructure and information to facilitate these practices, which are considered crucial for environmental protection. 

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