Families in Svedala are raising concerns about a new waste collection system that could lead to smelly summers and higher costs. Under the changes, plastic waste now goes into bins emptied every other week, and residual waste, like diapers, is collected just once a month. The shift aims to boost recycling, as much of what ends up in residual bins could actually be sorted properly. The Cederqvist family, with twins still in diapers, says they’ll likely need to pay for extra bin collections or an additional container. “It’s a great idea to sort more—we’ve got to think about our kids’ future,” said Filip Cederqvist. “But it also has to work in real life. Throwing out trash shouldn’t cost an arm and a leg.” He worries about the summer heat: “Just imagine August, when bins are only emptied monthly—it’s going to smell like poop all over the neighborhood!” Svedala municipal councilor Erik Stoy (Moderate Party) acknowledges the adjustment period. He notes that in nearby Hässleholm, which uses a similar system, only a small percentage of residents needed extra bins. On Wednesday evening, Svedala’s full council tasked the technical committee with reviewing the system’s impact. Lomma, Kävlinge, Tomelilla, and Simrishamn are also rolling out four-compartment bins with monthly residual waste collection between January and March 2026.
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