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The Mainz Environmental Store is operated by KAW Mainz|Bingen AöR and Wirtschaftsbetrieb Mainz AÖR, in cooperation with the municipal enterprise Stadtreinigung Mainz and the Parks and Environment Office.

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At the environmental store, Mainz residents can receive initial advice on:

  • practically all questions relating to environmental protection in the home and garden
  • waste and recycling
  • mobility and climate protection
  • Drinking water and wastewater
  • flood protection and property drainage
  • Nature and species conservation
  • Sustainable consumption
  • Energy saving in the household
  • Climate-friendly nutrition and sustainable food procurement
  • Conservation and protection of natural resources (waste and pollutant avoidance)
  • Natural gardening

In addition, we offer free energy consulting in cooperation with the Rhineland-Palatinate Consumer Advice Center. Appointments can be made by phone at +49 6131 12-2121.

Our free services include:

  • The Mainz Environment Hotline: +49 6131 12-2121
  • Campaign "Our Mainz – Get involved, clean up, feel good," including tracking down illegal dumping sites and removing waste
  • Changing themes and specialist exhibitions
  • A wide range of brochures and leaflets on topics related to the environment, waste, and drainage
  • Information material for children
  • Access to test reports from "Ökotest" and "Stiftung Warentest"
  • Printing of the Mainz waste collection calendar
  • Distribution of garbage can stickers
  • Book exchange shelf and seed exchange
  • Referral to specific contact persons
  • Distribution of yellow bags
  • Electricity meters for loan

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Mainzer Umweltladen
Steingasse 3
55116 Mainz

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