School engulfed by a mountain of waste again

With all the long-standing difficulties faced by the community, learners and teachers at Goedehoop Primary School are forced to as well contend with the unbearable stench emanating from the mountain of rubbish next to the school perimeter fence on Abraham Foster Street.
Despite many calls by the school, community leaders and authorities for the practice to stop, illegal dumping continues unabated to pose a serious health risk to learners and staff, while also causing damage to the environment.
Near it is a notice with the words ‘No dumping, let’s keep our kasi clean’, but this is seemingly not enough to deter the perpetrators. Some people were even seen tossing their trash in broad daylight.
The Boksburg Advertiser recently reported on the environmental poisoning in question, and the area was cleaned. However, within a matter of days, the patch of land became littered with an array of household rubbish and rubbles. These items include dirty disposable nappies, sanitary towels, food containers, clothing, tree branches, pieces of furniture and plastic.

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The school management also complained that the spot has become a breeding ground for rats and a plague of flies and other vermin that swarm the school and nearby properties.
Ward 34 Clr Edith Klassen said the practice has become a cause for concern in the township, which boasts dozens of other illegal dumping locations.
“It’s unfortunate because the consequences of their actions affect the whole community – and it is the future generations that will pay the price. People need to understand that apart from costing a lot to council and taxpayers, these piles of smelly dumpsite pose serious health hazards to the community.”
MMC condemns any acts of littering
Speaking during a service delivery oversight visit to the Heidelberg Road Waste Transfer Station in Alberton last Friday, MMC for Environment and Waste Management Andre du Plessis said poor waste management poses health and environmental risks.
He condemn any acts of littering in the city and urged all residents to stop illegal dumping and keep their communities clean and healthy.
“The multi-party coalition government in Ekurhuleni is committed to ensuring effective waste collection and disposal in all areas across the city.
“The city is determined to ensure that all citizens live in an environment that is not harmful to their health and wellbeing,” said du Plessis.

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