The television series is about the trio Werner TrĂ€sch, Ralle Schieber and Tarik BĂŒyĂŒktĂŒrk, who work for the Berlin garbage disposal, the three men who are the eponymous "Three from the garbage disposal". Werner TrĂ€sch, the boss among the garbage collectors, maintains a relationship with Gabi "SpĂ€ti" Hertz. The trio goes about their work with passion and great care. The three men also have a heart for the people around them, who they take care of and for whom they sometimes go into situations to help. TrĂ€sch, Schieber and BĂŒyĂŒktĂŒrk are big fans of oldie music.