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The effects of climate change are clearly visible in Jena’s cityscape. Persistent heatwaves and lack of precipitation are placing significant strain on the entire tree population, leading to health issues for many plants.
Jena, July 7, 2026 – Improperly disposed of lithium-ion batteries are increasingly causing dangerous fires in waste collection vehicles and sorting facilities in Jena. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is issuing an urgent warning against disposing of electronic waste in household trash.
Jena, May 22, 2026 – Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) has successfully completed its spring planting for this year. A total of 118 new trees now enrich the Jena urban area and are intended to make an important contribution to climate protection and biodiversity.
Jena, May 11, 2026 – Due to the upcoming public holidays of Ascension Day and Pentecost, waste disposal in Jena will be subject to changes. Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) is postponing the scheduled emptying of waste bins by one day.
Starting April 23, 2026, Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) will begin extensive road surface renovations in Löbstedter Straße. Despite the construction work, OBI and the recycling center will remain accessible throughout both construction phases.
Following the frost period in January, Kommunalservice Jena (KSJ) has started repairing extensive road damage across the city, with a primary focus on Camburger Straße and Fürstengraben.
From mid-March, residents and road users in Jena-Ost must prepare for significant restrictions. Extensive civil engineering works are beginning in Bernhard-Schultze-Straße, making a full closure unavoidable until the end of the year.
The ‘Tauschhaus 2.0’ in Jena has established itself as a successful model for waste prevention, with a 78 percent reuse rate and nearly 33,000 visitors in 2025.