Schwandorf
05.11.2025 - 10:23 Uhr
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Er lässt unseren Müll zu Strom werden: Der Mann der vielen Jobs hört bald auf

Aktuell ist Thomas Knoll Verbandsdirektor, Geschäftsführer und Geschäftsleiter, doch nicht mehr lange und der 63-Jährige hört auf. Die Geschichte eines entspannten Mannes in einem spannenden Alltag – zwischen Müllkraftwerk und Politik.

Thomas Knoll ist Verbandsdirektor des ZMS Schwandorf. Bild: Silke Reents
Thomas Knoll ist Verbandsdirektor des ZMS Schwandorf.

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