Recklinghausen
Start clearing and gritting before the main traffic hours: weekdays 7 am to 8 pm, Saturdays 8 am to 8 pm, Sundays and public holidays 9 am to 7 pm. Keep pavements walkable during these hours and repeat as needed.
Keep pavements clear of snow at least 1.50 m wide, narrower pavements across their full width. Where there is no pavement, a strip at least 1.50 m wide along the buildings or property lines counts as pavement.
In icy or snowy conditions, grit with abrasive materials such as sand, ash or granules. Salt and other de-icers are not permitted; they are allowed in particular in exceptional cases such as freezing rain and at dangerous spots such as steps and ramps.
Winter maintenance of all pavements is the responsibility of the owners of the adjoining properties; there is no duty on roads. Fines up to €1,000.
The town's bylaw is authoritative: Bylaw on street cleaning and street cleaning fees of 26 November 2019, last amended 16 December 2025
