Hiddenhausen gets serious about climate protection

What previously disappeared quietly into the sewer system or burned as residual waste is now becoming a recyclable material in Hiddenhausen: with the official inauguration of the first eleven Münzer collection boxes for used cooking oil, the municipality is taking a new approach to environmental protection - uncomplicated, citizen-oriented and completely free of charge.

At the press event at cooperation partner EDEKA Dräger, high-ranking municipal representatives, including Mayor Andreas Hüffmann, met with the Münzer Germany team to present the new collection infrastructure. Volker Braun, Head of the Department of the Environment, emphasized: "With Münzer Deutschland GmbH, we now have a professional partner on board for the collection and recycling of this waste. What's particularly good is that the whole thing doesn't cost the citizens or the municipality a single cent."
 

From trade fair to model solution - Hiddenhausen shows how it's done

It all started with an encounter at the recycling trade fair in Dortmund in autumn 2024. Andreas Kasper, Chairman of SV Sundern 08 from Hiddenhausen, discovered Münzer's eye-catching yellow collection boxes there - and was immediately enthusiastic about the idea of setting up a functioning collection system for used cooking oil in Hiddenhausen. Thanks to his commitment, contact was made with Volker Braun, initial discussions followed - and Münzer was able to present his concept to the environmental committee in February 2025. Just a few weeks later, this resulted in a concrete project with eleven locations throughout the municipality.

Sustainable, clean, simple - the Münzer Box in everyday life

The collection boxes take up less than one square meter of space, are leak-proof, hygienic and equipped with smart sensor technology. This means that the fill level is monitored automatically and emptying can be planned as required - saving costs, travel and resources.

The best thing is that those who take part are actively doing something for climate protection. Münzer Deutschland uses the collected used cooking oil to produce sustainable biodiesel, which saves up to 93% CO2 compared to fossil diesel. "Our aim is to give people a simple way to make a difference in their everyday lives. Every drop counts - for the environment, for the community, for our climate," explains Albert Bechtoldt, Sales Manager at Münzer.

Simply take part - here's how it works

Simply leave the cooking oil or leftover fat to cool, pour it into an empty, clean plastic bottle (no glass please!), put the lid on and put it in the nearest collection box. The locations are deliberately chosen so that the distance is short - for example when shopping or taking away used glass. The system is suitable for everyday use and does not require any extra trips.