Refuse to be removed on fixed days
Those areas whose cycle runs from January to December have already started operating on the fixed calendar
AS from March Ekurhuleni is moving back to a fixed refuse removal system.
This means that each resident will only have to know which day of the week their refuse will be collected and put their bins or bags out on that day.
“As part of our business process re-engineering, the metro’s waste management services department has been considering ways to improve its operational efficiencies with the view of enhancing service delivery,” said head of the department, Qaphile Gcwensa.
“Introducing this fixed system is one of the results of the rationalisation exercise we have undertaken not only to improve productivity but also to save operational costs.”
For a number of years the municipality has been implementing a move-on system which has proved to be inefficient. Now the collection day will remain constant for the year, eliminating confusion on refuse collection days.
All ratepayers will still receive a colour-coded removal calendar which will reflect the same collection day for 52 weeks of the year.
“Furthermore, waste collection services will be provided on all public holidays, except December 25, and this will result in a consistent service all year around,” added Gcwensa.
Those areas whose cycle runs from January to December have already started operating on the fixed calendar, while those whose cycle runs from March to February will be changing over from Monday next week.
Residents are urged to ensure that their refuse is on the sidewalk as early as 7am on the collection day.
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