Illegal Waste Collection: City of St. Pölten Filed a Complaint

Waste in significant amounts may have been disposed of for private benefits without the corresponding fees being paid, according to a statement. There is an initial suspicion against several involved individuals. Mayor Matthias Stadler (SPÖ) promised a full investigation.

"The exact extent is not yet known, all available information will now be forwarded to the authorities," emphasized the town hall. Initial measures have been initiated. Likewise, disciplinary consequences have already been implemented.

St. Pölten Reported Illegal Behavior in Waste Collection

"After receiving confidential information, I immediately initiated an investigation into the suspicion of criminal activities by certain individuals. We have also already contacted the public prosecutor's office and started investigations. Such practices must not have a place in a city administration," emphasized Mayor Stadler. "We will do everything possible to fully clarify these suspicions."

The "Kronen Zeitung" also reported online about the filed report on Monday. According to them, not only employees of the waste collection service but also businesses could be reported.

(APA/Red)

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