A fire in a garbage truck in Saarbrücken was caused by incorrectly disposed batteries. The driver noticed the smoke in time and was able to extinguish the fire himself. No injuries occurred, and the vehicle remained undamaged. The incident highlights the importance of properly filling the blue bin.
In St. Ingbert, waste collection now starts at 5 a.m. to protect employees from the summer heat. This applies to residual waste, organic waste, paper, and yellow bags. The city asks residents to have their containers ready on time.