Commercial and industrial companies often generate hazardous waste that cannot be disposed of as municipal household waste due to its pollutant load. The annual volume of hazardous waste in the Bonn city area is around 85,000 tons. Special requirements are placed on the disposal of this waste. The Lower Environmental Authority monitors the proper recycling and disposal of this waste in a manner compatible with the common good.

This monitoring includes

• Regular site inspections
• Recording the volume of waste
• Checking the disposal routes
• Monitoring waste prevention
• Commercial and charitable collections
• Dealer and broker licenses