The City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, Pikitup has thanked its Joburg residents and business owners for their patience and continued support, while it has strived to clear backlogs of refuse during the five-week long strike which ended on Sunday, April 10.

Approximately 95% of Pikitup Depot-based workers reported to their respective depots this morning.

They have commenced with their normal scheduled waste management services which include refuse collection, street sweeping and litter picking.

The workers will also continue to clear illegally dumped waste in open spaces and street corners.

It is anticipated that the recovery plan will take over three weeks to complete since, in most instances, the normal operations may be slowed due to excess waste which has accumulated for five weeks.

Residents should keep putting out their bins and any excess waste in refuse bags on their normal collection days.

Pikitup has also applauded members of the public who have offered their services to assist in the various clean-up efforts.

Communities across the City of Joburg can call the 24-hour hotline on 011 286 6009, should they wish to get involved in clean-up initiatives.

Illegal dumping can also be logged on the JRA Find & Fix App which can be downloaded to cell phones for free from the Google Play Store.

Visit www.pikitup.co.za for regular updates or follow Pikitup on various social media networks including:

Twitter: @CleanerJoburg

Facebook: www.facebook/Pikitup.co.za / A Cleaner Joburg

Resources were mobilised from all entities of the City and from contracted services providers^jm

— Pikitup (@CleanerJoburg) April 10, 2016

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