The television series is about the trio Werner Träsch, Ralle Schieber and Tarik Büyüktürk, who work for the Berlin garbage disposal, the three men who are the eponymous "Three from the garbage disposal". Werner Träsch, the boss among the garbage collectors, maintains a relationship with Gabi "Späti" 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. Träsch, Schieber and Büyüktürk are big fans of oldie music.