The recycling center in Ottobrunn, which is experiencing less activity during the Fasching holiday period, is facing serious overcrowding issues. Staff member Stavros Kakkos noted that normally, Mondays are busy as people drop off their sorted waste after the weekend. However, the limited space and outdated infrastructure make operational efficiency challenging, as observed when a customer had to wait for a forklift to pass before leaving the parking area. The Munich-Southeast Association has reported the situation regarding the overloaded recycling center, highlighting that the critical conditions have developed over many years. According to Claudia Leven, the managing director, the facilities, which date back to the 1970s, no longer meet current technical standards and are therefore inadequate to handle the volume of waste being processed. In addition to space constraints, stricter waste separation regulations have been put in place, which further complicates operations at the center. Local authorities are now calling for improvements to the facility to ensure that it can handle the increasing waste demands of the community effectively and in compliance with safety and environmental standards.