# McDonald's Mechelen environmental management

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mcdonalds-mechelen-environmental-management
> Updated: 2026-08-26T06:22:24.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The McDonald's location in Mechelen, which is the largest in Belgium and the fifth largest in Europe, has entered into a ‘Litter Charter’ agreement with the city. 

Under this agreement, the establishment will manage cleanliness around its Rode Kruisplein location by funding additional trash bins and utilizing a cargo bike for collection. Staff members are also tasked with performing daily rounds to collect litter from specific hotspots to reduce environmental impacts.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: McDonald's Mechelen signs cleanliness agreement with city

McDonald's Mechelen has signed a ‘Litter Charter’ with the city of Mechelen, committing to maintain cleanliness around its large-scale restaurant through dedicated waste collection efforts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mcdonalds-mechelen-signs-cleanliness-agreement-with-city

### 2026-07-30: Belgian province reopens McDonald's permit after court voids approval

Belgium reviews two McDonald's projects: a new permit request in Schoonbroek is still under initial assessment, while a previously approved Lille site was voided by a court, forcing a fresh provincial review.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-province-reopens-mcdonalds-permit-after-court-voids-approval

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