More details are emerging about the impact on Ivago as Ghent steps up its fight against illegal dumping. With new funding allocated, Ivago’s chairperson Sofie Bracke announced on 2025-07-03 09:57:00 that while basic services will remain intact, the city signals a stronger crackdown on litter offenders. This move aims to improve cleanliness and public space maintenance across Gent.
- Ivago krijgt tien extra medewerkers voor netheid
- Elektrificatie vuilniswagens wordt voorlopig uitgesteld
- Managementbesparing van 250.000 euro door korting bonussen
- Verbrandingsoven sluiting en afvalvervoer naar externe ovens
- Stad Gent werft projectleider Regie Netheid aan
- Politie krijgt camera’s en personeel voor toezicht
Ivago will add ten new staff members to tackle waste problems, including a ‘summer team’ to boost park cleaning during warmer months. However, budget cuts also mean some planned investments, like electric garbage trucks, are postponed. How will these changes balance the need for a cleaner city with financial constraints? And can increased enforcement truly deter persistent littering?
These questions set the stage for understanding the broader strategy behind Ivago’s evolving role in waste management and public cleanliness.
What does this mean for Gent residents? Ivago’s approach blends enhanced enforcement with operational savings, reflecting a pragmatic shift in waste management policy:
- Ten new Ivago employees will focus on cleaning and illegal dumping surveillance.
- Electric truck investments are postponed, with continued use of CNG vehicles.
- Ivago’s incinerator will close in the coming years, relying on regional waste facilities.
- Police receive more mobile cameras and staff for monitoring and fines processing.
Looking ahead, Gent’s residents can expect a more coordinated and visible effort against littering, supported by new hires and technology. Will this approach inspire other municipalities in Belgium to follow suit? Only time will tell, but active citizen participation will be key to its success.
