On November 4th, an important step towards more sustainable urban logistics was taken in Hamburg: Stadtreinigung Hamburg (SRH), opened the city’s second EcoHHub station.
However, it represents a significant part of commercial traffic and can - through smart supply and disposal solutions like this one - play a key role in reducing individual traffic, such as transports to recycling centers, and creating accessible options for users with or without a car.
Hamburg is one of five pilot regions in the MoLo Hubs project which aims to reduce urban traffic through innovative logistics solutions. These solutions are tested at urban mobility hubs and implemented with a user-centered approach.
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The new EcoHHub Station in Hamburg Altona combines shared mobility options with modern waste collection structures, enabling residents to manage waste and resources in an environmentally friendly and efficient way - close to home and without the need for a car.
One highlight of the new station on Kaltenkircher Platz is a freely accessible swap shop and donation boxes for items in good condition such as smartphones, clothes and toys. These will then be inspected and offered for sale in the STILBRUCH second-hand shop.
Additionally, various Stadtreinigung products, like bio-waste bags, yellow recycling bags, and other items, are available either for free or for a small fee. A total of 96 compartments are available for both drop-off and pick-up.
The new 24/7 EcoHHub Station was officially opened by Altona District Director Dr Stefanie von Berg, SRH Managing Director Prof Dr Rüdiger Siechau, and Jörg Lühmann, Head of Emissions Control and Waste Management at the Department of Environment, Climate, Energy, and Agriculture.
Dr Stefanie von Berg, Altona District Director: “The EcoHHub station at Kaltenkircher Platz is a valuable addition to our district. It not only provides practical disposal options but also fosters exchange and community among residents. Along with the micro depots available on-site as part of our MOVE21 project and other mobility options, Kaltenkircher Platz is becoming a prime example of modern mobility and logistics in public space.”
The waste disposal offerings at EcoHHub Altona are further complemented by a collection container for cooking oil and fats, as well as depot containers for electronic waste and old textiles. Access to the container is available via bank card, and using the drop-off and pick-up compartments requires both a bank card and a mobile phone. The EcoHHub is powered by a photovoltaic system on the roof.
The EcoHHub in Altona is part of a pilot project, and we would greatly appreciate your feedback, suggestions, and information.
How do you dispose of your recyclables? Do you or would you use an EcoHHub? Let us know by participating in the SRH online survey.
Media Reports (in German):
https://www.mopo.de/hamburg/kaufen-tauschen-abgeben-diese-station-soll-hamburgern-helfen/
https://www.sat1regional.de/sendungen-hamburg-montag/ (starts at 07:58)
https://plus.rtl.de/video-tv/shows/rtl-nord-hh-sh-904366/2024-11-1013811/episode-216-sendung-vom-04112024-987320 (starts at 06:38)
Source & Images: SRH & LIHH