Estcourt’s Municipality is ‘cleaning up’ and not ‘illegally dumping’
The municipality has responded by claiming that their staff was not dumping but actually removing illegally dumped waste
Last week the Estcourt News published a photo snapped by a resident, who said that municipal officials were seen illegally dumping in Bank Road.
ALSO READ: Illegal dumping in Rolland Hellet Road angers resident
Since illegal dumping is an eyesore in Estcourt, the resident wanted to find out why Inkosi Langalibalele Local Municipality had resorted to illegally dumping despite their repeated warnings against this practice.
Responding to the resident’s concerns, the municipality has responded by claiming that their staff was not dumping but actually removing illegally dumped waste.
READ THIS: Illegal dumping in Estcourt poses a challenge to water pipe repairs
“Kindly be advised that our duties include, but are not limited to, eradication of illegal dumping. The affected employee has been engaged about this matter and he has advised that he was collecting refuse bags that were illegally dumped by an unknown offender,” explained Municipal Manager Mr Mkhize.
Click to receive news links via WhatsApp. Or for the latest news, visit our webpage or follow us on Facebook and Twitter
