According to ACDP Ekurhuleni Councillor Palesa Yates, the response to a question posed by the ACDP in council recently confirmed that wheelie bin charges apply to all residential properties in the City of Ekurhuleni.

The ACDP’s question was: “What is the policy of the city with regard to charging residents of complexes for wheelie bins that they do not use?”

The MMC for Metro Utilities Trading Services replied as follows: “In terms of the City of Ekurhuleni waste management tariff policy, waste collection services are structured as a standard municipal service linked to all residential properties, with charges applied based on availability rather than actual usage.

“In high-density residential developments – such as complexes, flats and townhouses – billing is applied per unit, and it is the responsibility of the developer or body corporate to make adequate provision for waste storage and handling.

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“The tariff is applied uniformly to all residential units, including those within complexes, regardless of whether wheelie bins are actively used.”

Residents may ask questions and voice their opinions about tariffs, policies and other matters at their local Integrated Development and Planning (IDP) and Budget public consultation meetings, which should take place in April.

Replacing bins

Residents who have had their 240L waste wheelie bins stolen or damaged can go to their nearest waste management depots to collect a new one.

If the bin has been damaged, bring along it with as well as a copy of your ID and a municipal account.
Customers whose bins have been stolen need to bring along a copy of their ID, municipal account and an affidavit from the SAPS.

The city encourages all customers to ensure that they have and use these bins to avoid illegal dumping, which may lead to rodent infestation.

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