Kiel clears up: Over 1700 scrap bikes removed from the cityscape!

Kiel clears up: Over 1700 scrap bikes removed from the cityscape!

In an impressive anxiety security process, the city of Kiel removed over 1700 no longer driving bicycles from the cityscape. These initiated measures were published by the Waste Management Business Kiel (ABK) To improve city. Especially around the beginning of the semester at the University of Kiel, such scrap bikes are increasing that must urgently need to be disposed of.

The numbers of recent years show an interchangeability in the removal of these means of transport: from only 487 in 2021, the number rose to 1811 in 2023 - a development that the waste disposal facilities considered unanimous despite unanimous connections. "The bicycle parking behavior and the lack of space in the city play us here," said a spokesman for the abbey. Such measures are not only created, but also help to regulate city traffic.

different considerations in the region

In comparison, the situation in Flensburg remains stable with about 75 to 100 scrap wheels per year. The city administration is optimistic about the future, but criticizes that the end of the usage chain is often not really noticed. Due to such problems, it is not unusual that many people prefer to park their bike as a old bike at the train station to prevent thefts. It is striking that in 2024 the number of bicycle thefts in Schleswig-Holstein was reduced-to 9,007 cases compared to 10.044 in 2023. Nevertheless, the clarification rate remains low with 9.2 percent, which subtly underlines the concerns of many cyclists.

In Lübeck and Neumünster, on the other hand, there are no surveys on scrap wheels. In Neumünster, abandoned bicycles are destroyed directly, while Flensburg has an increase in bicycle share on road traffic.

The disposal of old bicycles

How can you dispose of old bicycles? At the municipal recycling center or by the bulky waste collection, no costs for private individuals are collected. Often a lot to have that even a bike that is repairable can be preserved from the final fate can be sensible. There are different ways to dispose of old bicycles in an environmentally friendly manner - be it through donations to social organizations or through upcycling to conjure up cool decuesto.

Overall, it should be noted that the removal of over 1700 scrap bicycles in Kiel is not only a question of urban aesthetics, but also a need to ensure order and security in the urban area. It says: more space for the moving bikes and less incentive for those who no longer roll.