Nigel residents can dispose of the following at the disposal sites free of charge closer to where they stay: garden waste, rubble less than 1(cubic meter) m3, recyclables paper, plastic, glass, cardboard, wood and metal. Disposal of general and non-hazardous solid waste in excess of 1 000kg is charged a standard tariff fee of R260,40 per kilogram.

For patrons to gain entry into council-owned waste disposal sites, they need to enter the sites only at authorised access points, provide officials onsite with particulars required with regard to the composition of the refuse they want to dispose of, follow instructions given regarding the disposal point for their specific waste.

The measures are to prevent informal waste pickers who occasionally attempt to gain unauthorised entry.

“We are gradually running out of space and need to do everything necessary to minimize the amount of waste reaching our disposal sites. These facilities must serve as catalysts to promote local economic development activities such as composting,” Khosi Mabaso (MMC for Environment and Waste Management Services) said.

The sites are open seven days per week, including public holidays except on Christmas day and the operating hours are as follows: from April to September – daily from 07:00 to 18:00 and from October to March 2021 – daily from 07:00 to 19:00.

Heidelberg waste transfer station and the Devon landfill site have been open for disposal in line with the National Lockdown Permissions, as both waste disposal facilities are categorised under essential services. Visitors are however, urged to observe the site rules at both disposal facilities at all times. Residents can make use of these sites from 07:00 to 18:00, Mondays to Fridays and from 07:00 to 14:00 on weekends.