Garbage chaos in Brigittenau: Residents demand immediate action!

Garbage chaos in Brigittenau: Residents demand immediate action!

The waste problem in Vienna repeatedly causes hot air. Especially in Brigittenau, residents have been encountering one *acute problem after another* for weeks. At Othmargasse 42 there is a veritable mountain of bulky waste piled up right in front of a pub garden that should invite you to linger. Concern about vermin such as rats worries residents who have reported the case with concern. How meinkreis.at reported in detail, the Brigittenau district administration has already informed the responsible authorities, including the immediate measures group.

But what happens now? The district office has asked the restaurant operator to clear the pub garden immediately. After there have already been problems at this location in the past, further steps are now being examined to take a closer look at the use of the bar garden. What is interesting is that the Schanigarten is officially registered for year-round use - a fact that makes it even more difficult to get the garbage problem under control.

The past catches up

A look at history shows that the situation is not new. In the summer of 2021, a viral video showing rats unloading a garbage truck caused a stir. At that time, the emergency response group discovered health problems in a nearby building. Of particular note, given the current garbage problems, the group notes that the old and new problems are not connected. However, this realization does not prevent those responsible from planning further steps.

A *very personal impression* of the current situation is that the problem could not only burden the restaurant operator, but also the visitors to the Schanigarten. Residents are very concerned and warn that such abuses not only reduce well-being, but can also pose health risks.

What should be done?

In order to be able to better address such problems in the future, österreich.gv.at refers to some important measures. Homeowners and property owners should regularly manage their garbage containers and adjust them if necessary. Waste containers for residual waste, waste paper and organic waste bins can be easily ordered or canceled from the responsible authorities. This not only creates clarity, but also *improved waste disposal*.

Garden waste as well as unseasoned and uncooked fruit and vegetable waste can be collected in the organic waste bin. Especially in the winter months, care is taken to ensure that these vessels are still needed. The City of Vienna offers free emptying services here, but the initial registrations and regulations should still be kept in mind.

The hope remains that the bulky waste on Othmargasse will soon be cleared away and residents will be able to enjoy their surroundings again without worries. But until then, all that remains is to wait and see whether the responsible authorities actually take the necessary measures to put a stop to the goings-on.