Illegal waste dumping has over the years been a major concern for both the City of Ekurhuleni and its citizens. Sanah Letswalo of Isiziba Section is one of the many residents troubled and faced with the consequences of illegal dumping.
Letswalo has been troubled on many occasions by a blocked stormwater channel that runs alongside the front of her yard due to dumped waste.
She claims that the waste is dumped by residents living at the upper level of her section, about four kilometres from her property.
“Due to illegal waste dumping, when it rains, the waste is washed into the stormwater channel and get stuck next to my yard where it blocks stormwater and overflow into my yard,” she says.
Letswalo has been in the city’s Roads and Stormwater depot a number of times to report this matter.
She appeals to her fellow residents, especially those who stay at the upper part of the area, to dispose their waste in the waste bins provided by the city, and to be considerate to other residents.
“Waste is collected on scheduled days. In an event of a delay, it is collected before the end of the week. I urge all fellow residents to take out their waste bins on the planned days. Please be mindful of the amount of flooding caused by your actions and the waste of resources in unblocking drainages,” she continues.
She further urges the City to cover the opening of the storm water channel, which was initially designed to take in more storm water.
“The Tembisa roads and stormwater depot is fully equipped to respond to maintenance needs and queries. Among some of the depot’s functions are fixing of roads and potholes, installation of road signs, cleaning of storm water pipes and installation of speed calming humps. The depot opens between 7am and 1.30pm on weekdays at corner Andrew Mapheto Drive and Hlahlandlela Street in Isiziba Section,” said the City’s spokesperson, Themba Gadebe.
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