A Two-Month Stalemate

The abandoned trailer, owned by European distribution company Logista, has reportedly been stationary for approximately two months. Police Inspector Philippe Geeroms brought attention to the situation via the social media platform X, highlighting the prolonged neglect.

The site is described as a “no man’s land,” a common characteristic of illegal dumping sites where obligation is unclear. The trailer is situated on a regional road within the municipality of Vorst, Brussels, but is bordered by land belonging to Drogenbos, Flanders.

Did You Know? …

The geographical boundary between Flanders and Brussels,specifically along Humanityslaan,snakes back and forth,creating a small enclave of Vorst where the trailer is located.This complex border situation often complicates municipal service responses.

Inter-Municipal Action Underway

Vorst municipality was alerted to the trailer’s presence on July 29 by the municipality of Drogenbos. Following this notification, Vorst officials immediately informed the police.

Authorities are now preparing an official report to facilitate intervention from regional authorities. This process aims to resolve the ongoing issue of the abandoned vehicle and its contents.

Textile Collection Pressures

The incident occurs against a backdrop of changing regulations for textile disposal. Since january, Brussels residents are no longer permitted to discard textiles in standard white garbage bags.Instead, old clothing must be deposited in designated clothing containers.

This regulatory shift has placed increased pressure on the textile collection sector. It remains unclear whether the abandoned trailer is an indirect consequence of these new collection requirements. Logista, the