Responsible to dispose of: AWM campaign at the Münster City Festival

Responsible to dispose of: AWM campaign at the Münster City Festival

increased security risks due to improper battery charge in Münster

Münster faces a major challenge when it comes to the correct disposal of batteries and batteries. The Münster waste management companies (AWM) recently have their "Fire Risk!" Campaign recently! launched to sharpen the awareness of the population for the dangers of improper disposal. This initiative will be presented as part of the “Münster in the middle” city festival, which takes place on Friday, August 16, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Heinrich-Brüning-Straße.

public sensitization

The campaign aims to inform the citizens about the two correct disposal channels for batteries and batteries: the return in the trade or the delivery at the recycling center. It is particularly important to return bicycle batteries directly to the specialist dealer. "Our goal is to educate people that the wrong disposal is not only dangerous, but also represents health risks for our employees," explains Manuela Feldkamp-Bode, the spokeswoman for the AWM.

serious incidents as the trigger of the initiative

The background of this campaign is alarming. As early as February 2023, the residual waste treatment plant in Münster-Coerde was a major fire that was triggered by an improperly disposed bicycle battery. The fire caused considerable damage in the millions. A fire was also reported in the replacement hall in June of last year, and several AWM waste collection vehicles were also on fire. These incidents illustrate the urgency of these clarification measures.

an interactive participation for visitors

On Friday, visitors have the opportunity to test their knowledge of the correct disposal of batteries and batteries by a competition from the AWM. You can win safety bags for e-bike batteries, battery test devices or the cathedral edition of the game "Trivial Pursuit". "With such activities, we not only want to inform the participants, but also actively integrate," adds Feldkamp-Bode.

sustainability and public health

This campaign is not only important for minimizing fire races, but also for the promotion of sustainable waste management. Wrong disposal leads to high costs, which are ultimately borne by the general public. By informing the citizens about correct disposal, Münster can become more secure and environmentally friendly. "We appeal to the citizens: be aware of the dangers and act responsibly," concludes Manuela Feldkamp-Bode. A conscious handling of batteries not only protects your own home, but also the community.