Daily up to seven loads of building rubble is illegally dumped in the field by contractors who refuse to drive to Germiston.
Those illegally dumping are not to be taken lightly either and will do anything to avoid being caught and fined.
Recently, the security team at Pebble Creek Estate were notified that illegal dumping is taking place.
After the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) was contacted a security reaction vehicle from the estate parked at the entrance to the servitude in an attempt to block off exit routes.
While trying to flee the area, the driver of the truck transporting material which was moments before dumped illegally in the field, damaged the reaction vehicle.
According to reports the driver then tried to flee the scene.
EMPD officers arrived on the scene and issued the driver of the vehicle with a hefty R2 000 fine for illegal dumping and attempting to leave the scene of an accident.
Residents have also reported to the NEWS that when illegal dumpers are confronted by residents, they are verbally abused and sworn at.
Spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM), Mr Samuel Modiba, said council is investigating reports of illegal dumping in the area.
“The dumping is related to the housing development in the area and a meeting was conducted with the contractor responsible for the development as well as the property owner,” he said.
“An agreement was reached that the contractor will start with clearing operations as soon as possible and the clearing of the property should be finalised by the end of July,” Mr Modiba said.
He added that the progress would be monitored by the EMM’s Environmental Health Directorate.
Spokesperson for the EMPD, Chief Superintendent Wilfred Kgasago, said regardless of which area the property falls under the EMPD would do everything in its power to bring those responsible to book.
“Whoever is found dumping illegally will be dealt with according to the EMM bylaws. Two individuals were caught red-handed in the recent past. They were both slapped with R2 000 fines,” Supt Kgasago said.
He added that one of the vehicles used was found to be un-roadworthy and discontinued.
“The culprits caught were also ordered to remove the building rubble while EMPD officers waited to make sure it was done,” Supt Kgasago said.
While not all municipal dumping sites allow for the disposal of building rubble, there is a site in Germiston which caters for this need.
“Should any member of the public witness illegal dumping they are urged to call the EMPD control room on 011 923-0100 and an officer will be dispatched to the scene,” Supt Kgasago said.
“Complainants and members of public are urged to also take a photo of the vehicle being used to illegally dump materials or write down the registration number so that EMPD can issue a fine. The complainant must be willing to give a statement,” he said.
