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Berlin Tightens Penalties for Illegal Waste DisposalFines for improper trash disposal in Berlin will rise up to €15,000 to combat widespread littering and illegal dumping.
- Berlin's government is introducing a new fine schedule that significantly increases penalties for illegal waste dumping.
- Discarding cigarette butts will cost €250, while dog waste fines range from €100 to €350.
- Illegal bulky waste disposal penalties will reach between €1,500 and €11,000, with hazardous waste fines up to €15,000.
- The fine regulations await approval by the council of mayors before final adoption.
The updated fine catalog is an important building block to achieve more cleanliness in Berlin.— Ute Bonde, the environmental senator, explains the necessity of the new fine catalog for improving cleanliness in Berlin.
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