Environmental damage
Old tire disposal uncovered between Segeritz and Merkwitz
An illegal dumping site containing nine old tires and other waste was discovered between Segeritz and Merkwitz. The discovery was reported on October 28, 2025. The district is responding with an investigation into environmental hazards.
Old tires illegally dumped in the Lahr forest
In a forest area near Lahr (Robinsonhütte in Kuhbach or along the Römerstraße cycle path), 20 old tires and construction debris were dumped, as reported on October 14, 2025. The city points out
22 old tires and asbestos panels illegally dumped in Gemünden
On Monday morning, October 14, 2025, 22 old tires and several asbestos panels were illegally dumped along a dirt road parallel to the railway line in Gemünden (Kesslerstraße). Police are investigating an environmental crime. Source: https://www.mainpost.de/main-spessart/gemuenden/gemuenden-22-altreifen-und-asbestplatten-illegal-in-gemuenden-entsorgt-112510187
Over 200 old tires illegally dumped in the forest near Bad Saulgau
Between Wolfartsweiler and Sießen, more than 200 old tires were once again dumped in a forest near Bad Saulgau. The mayor expressed outrage at the incident.
Around 400 old tires illegally dumped in the forest near Kossa
Approximately 400 old tires were illegally dumped in the forest near Kossa, near Bad Düben. The North Saxony Environmental Watch discovered the dump and asked the public for information on October 9, 2025.
Offenbach Cleanliness Week brings old tires to light
As part of Cleanliness Week in Offenbach from September 20 to 27, 2025, old tires were also collected as larger items during citywide cleanup campaigns. Source: https://www.rheinmainverlag.de/2025/10/12/grosser-einsatz-fuer-ein-sauberes-offenbach/
Legal disposal of old tires reported in front of garage in Groß Kreutz
On September 27, 2025, an illegal dumping of old tires in front of a garage on Ahornstraße in Groß Kreutz (Havel) was reported. Along with the tires, bulky waste was also found. The municipality
Old tires illegally dumped near Bingen and Inneringen
Near Bingen and in Inneringen, over 100 old car tires were dumped in the forest. The incident was reported on October 2, 2025. The authorities were informed and
Legal disposal of old tires reported in front of garage in Groß Kreutz
On September 27, 2025, an illegal dumping of old tires in front of a garage was reported on Ahornstraße in Groß Kreutz (Havel). The municipality has taken note of the report and is processing the
Illegal disposal of old tires in the nature reserve near Lünen
In Welschenkamp, a nature reserve near Lünen, a large quantity of old tires was illegally dumped. The incident was reported on September 28, 2025. In response, a barrier to control access to
Four complete wheels illegally dumped in quarry
On September 25, 2025, a witness reported an illegal dumping of used tires in the Steinbach quarry (Main-Spessart district). Four complete wheels (winter tires on steel rims) were found there, about 50 meters from the county road.
Old tires illegally dumped in cornfield near Hohenwart
Several old tires and oil canisters were dumped in a cornfield in the Hohenwart district near Tittling between 2 and 6 a.m. The incident was reported on September 23, 2025. Police are investigating.