Contact • Imprint • Sitemap Home our service About the SWK Contact Autumn time is the leafy season. According to the municipal statutes, there are also obligations for owners and tenants of land and real estate. The sidewalks have to be cleaned regularly and the leaves have to be disposed of in a bio bin or composter. Those who cannot do this themselves can also contact the municipal subsidiary Servicegesellschaft für Wirtschaft und Kommunen (SWK). The SWK offers to take over the cleaning services at low cost. "Simply sweeping the leaves from the sidewalk into the gutter is not permitted, especially since this ultimately also leads to a blockage of the rainwater outlets," explains Wolfgang Rullkötter, managing director of SWK. Even if leaves from trees in the neighborhood fall onto their own sidewalk, the respective residents are responsible for removing them. Wolfgang Rullkötter warns against underestimating the danger: "Wet leaves often have the same effect as ice in winter." Anyone who does not comply with the cleaning obligation is committing an administrative offense. This could get expensive. A fine of up to 520 euros is possible. In addition, residents may have further claims from people who were harmed on the slippery sidewalk. As an alternative, private providers can also be commissioned by the person obliged to clean the area to clear the area. The SWK offers this possibility as part of the so-called summer service, which includes cleaning for the autumn. Due to the high demand, no more orders can be accepted for winter service, as the route planning for winter 2014/2015 has been completed. The costs for the summer service are manageable. "Anyone who signs the SWK for a normal single-family house with approx. 20 m of sidewalk area must expect costs of a good 95 euros for a six-month contract," explains Wolfgang Rullkötter. In relation to the costs incurred in the event of damage, this is a very moderate value. If you would like further information on this topic, please contact the SWK at 1899-60 or -55. Current Job offers Green spaces Foliage season 2014 Waste calendar 2014 back top of page print page our service disposal Street cleaning Street entertainment Winter service Green space entertainment Cemetery entertainment Water maintenance Car workshop / small appliance workshop About the SWK Conditions Certificates Contact imprint Sitemap opening hours © 2012 SWK mbH Herford