With the Integrated Development Programme already underway in the city, Mogale City has taken its first step in tackling illegal dumping by unveiling new waste collection trucks to strengthen service delivery.

Mogale City’s Department of Integrated Environmental Management (DIEM), led by MMC Xolile Mkruquli, introduced a new waste management fleet aimed at improving the city’s response to illegal dumping and enhancing cleanliness across communities.

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The fleet includes a water tanker, grab truck, two tipper trucks, a front-end loader, and five tractors, each assigned to specific waste management functions.

According to MCLM senior communication practitioner Tendani Shavani, the grab truck will assist in removing illegal dumping in hard-to-reach areas, while the front-end loader will speed up waste collection in high-volume areas. The tipper trucks will transport large amounts of waste to landfill sites, and the water tanker will be used for dust control to improve public health and safety.

The City’s Waste Management Division has implemented similar initiatives in the past to address illegal dumping and waste pollution across the municipality. Illegal dumping remains a major concern, as it can contaminate soil and water sources, attract pests, block stormwater drains, and create breeding grounds for disease.