Container dilemma

Hobby gardeners puzzle: “Where to put the green waste?”

Manuel Matsche also knows that complaints about the overcrowded containers have been increasing in Pichling in recent days.(Bild: M. Matsche)

With the rising temperatures, it's not just the gardens in Linz that are blossoming - in recent days, amateur gardeners have often been frustrated too. Because while hedges are already being trimmed and beds dug up in allotments, backyards and private green spaces, many don't know where to dispose of their green waste.

Whether it's cut branches, wilted shrubs or freshly mown grass - green waste accumulates in large quantities and needs to be disposed of promptly. But this is exactly where the problem begins, as FP local councillor Manuel Matsche reports: "Either there are too few containers or the existing containers are quickly completely overfilled. Anger and incomprehension on the part of the gardeners are justifiably the result, as they are then literally left sitting on the green waste."

"High time for an increase"
The problem not only affects the garden owners themselves, but also the cityscape: if green waste is left lying around for a long time due to a lack of disposal options, the surrounding area suffers. "It's high time to increase the number of containers, especially in spring. It would be a good 'debut gift' from the new SP city councillor Thomas Gegenhuber, who also took over the waste management agenda when he took office. I urge Gegenhuber to approach Linz AG and find a solution quickly!"

Additional container locations
Matsche suggests additional, temporary container locations as a short-term measure. In the long term, however, a sustainable disposal concept must be developed in any case. "Dedicated hobby gardeners must not be held back by a lack of infrastructure," says the Freedom Party member.