Environmental damage
Burning pile of old tires in Wallerfing triggers police operation
On the night of October 31, 2025, several old tires on a property in Wallerfing caught fire. Police and firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent buildings. The Criminal Investigation Department is investigating.
100 used tires illegally dumped near Wierthe
Around 100 used tires were illegally dumped again on October 30, 2025, behind the railway bridge between Sonnenberg and Wierthe. The location is already known. The responsible authorities are examining legal consequences. Source:
Illegal disposal of used tires discovered near Weiskirchen
Approximately 60 used tires were illegally dumped at the edge of a forest path along state road 151 between Weiskirchen and the wildlife park. The incident was reported on October 26, 2025. Police are requesting information.
82 used tires illegally dumped in the forest near Kusel
On October 22, 2025, illegally dumped used tires were discovered again in the Kusel district. A total of 82 tires were found, discarded in a wooded area. The local municipality announced increased enforcement measures.
City police discover old tires during inspection operation in Frankfurt
During a targeted inspection on October 22, 2025, the Frankfurt city police discovered illegal dumping sites in several districts. Among other things, old tires were found in Griesheim and Nied – in Dürkheimer
Burning old tires in a gravel parking lot in Hildesheim
On Sunday morning, October 19, 2025, several burning tires were discovered in a gravel parking lot on Senkingstrasse. The Hildesheim Police Department suspects arson. Source: https://hildesheimer-presse.de/2025/10/20/zeugenaufruf-nach-zwei-braenden-am-sonntagvormittag/ https://newsflash24.de/blaulicht/niedersachsen/hildesheim-zeugenaufruf-nach-zwei-braenden-am-sonntagvormittag/
Old tires illegally dumped in Illertissen
A large quantity of used tires was illegally dumped near Illertissen. The incident was reported on October 19, 2025. Police are asking for information from the public. Source: https://www.augsburger-allgemeine.de/illertissen/illertissen-altreifen-illegal-in-illertissen-entsorgt-polizei-sucht-zeugen-112583983
94 used tires illegally dumped on the B462 near Forbach
Near Forbach, 94 used tires, along with other trash, were dumped on a slope behind a parking lot on the B462 between Raumünzach and Kirschbaumwasen. The discovery was made public on October 16, 2025.
130 old tires illegally dumped near Dorsten
On October 16, 2025, 130 old tires were dumped in a natural area between Deuten and Rhade near Dorsten. The police have been informed, and the environmental agency is investigating the disposal. Witnesses are requested. Source:
Old tires dumped in the field near Bevern
Unknown perpetrators illegally dumped car tires in a field near Bevern. The incident was made public on October 12, 2025. The responsible authorities have launched an investigation. Source: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/bevern-unbekannte-entsorgen-reifen-und-siloplanen-auf-feld,aktuelloldenburg-1156.html https://www.presseportal.de/blaulicht/pm/59459/6138865 https://newsflash24.de/blaulicht/niedersachsen/polizei-sucht-zeugen-in-bevern-und-bremervoerde/ https://www.ad-hoc-news.de/polizeimeldungen/rotenburg-wuemme-unbekannte-r-entsorgt-altreifen-und-siloplanen-auf/68276172
Old tires illegally dumped on the B85 near Prackenbach
During the night of October 9, 2025, unknown persons dumped five old tires without rims about 60 meters from the junction of the B85 in Moosbacheraustraße in the municipality of Prackenbach (district
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.