Third enlarged recycling centre opens in east Munich

A new enlarged recycling centre has opened at Truderinger Straße 2a in the east of Munich, improving waste disposal options for residents in that part of the city. The centre, built as a replacement for the previous facility on the site, is Munich's third 'plus' recycling centre, and its opening means the city once again has twelve recycling centres in total.

Mayor Mona Fuchs opened the site together with Edwin Grodeke, head of the city's Municipal Department and first managing director of Munich's municipal waste management company (AWM), and Iris Lemke, senior building director in the city's Building Department. "For people in the east of Munich, getting rid of waste is now much easier. They once again have a modern recycling centre right on their doorstep, with more options and more space for the things they want to dispose of," Ms Fuchs said. "Especially with bulky items or larger quantities, it is important that the trip to the recycling centre is straightforward."

Compared with a standard recycling centre, the new site offers greater capacity and extra convenience. Lowered compactors and containers make it easier to drop off waste, and a vehicle weighbridge speeds up charging when large quantities are handed in. Heavy goods traffic is kept separate from visitors' vehicles, so manoeuvring work can take place while the centre is open, avoiding closures. The site is largely accessible, has clear signage and offers designated bicycle parking.

The Building Department describes the new building as functional and energy efficient. The aluminium facade and the concrete used contain recycled material, and durable materials were used inside and out. Heating comes from the city's district heating network, a solar panel system supplies renewable energy, and green flat roofs, partly planted facades and new trees are intended to support sustainability.

The usual opening hours apply, and further information is available at awm-muenchen.de/wertstoffhoefe. AWM said it is still looking for a suitable plot for a possible fourth enlarged recycling centre in the south of Munich.