Waste removal services to continue throughout festive season – CoE
On all the other days, including New Year’s Day, January 1, waste removal services will continue as normal.
The waste removal services of the City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) will be fully operational during the festive season, except on Christmas Day, December 25.
“All sections that are due to be serviced on the Monday of Christmas will be done the next day, December 26,” said CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini.
On all the other days, including New Year’s Day, January 1, waste removal services will continue as normal.
Meanwhile, residents and members of the public are reminded that it is against council policy to give ‘Christmas boxes’ to the city’s waste officials for services rendered.
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This practice is prevalent during the festive season, as many residents tend to give small gifts of gratitude to the officials.
“The city cautions against this act of kindness. We had incidents where these officials abused residents if they refused to give anything.
“In fact, in most instances, this becomes a distraction and affects service delivery on the ground,” said Dlamini, adding waste collectors or officials are also discouraged from soliciting festive gifts from the public while on duty.
“We pay our staff for the work rendered to the public and they do not need to receive gifts or advances from residents for performing their duties.”
Members of the public experiencing waste removal interruptions are encouraged to escalate these to the city via the call centre on 0860 54 3000.
