Overview
- Removing grit after thaw is considered part of the winter-service and traffic-safety obligation for properties that border public sidewalks.
- Landlords can assign this responsibility, including disposal of the streumittel, to tenants if the rental contract explicitly provides for it.
- There is no fixed legal deadline for clearing away grit once ice and snow have melted, yet the safety duty continues to apply.
- Owners or tenants may face liability for damages if they leave excess grit that causes pedestrians to slip and get injured.
- Small amounts of leftover material such as sand or granulate can usually go in household waste, while larger volumes should be coordinated with local waste authorities as indicated by packaging or municipal guidance.