Community cleans up at Centurion recycling depot
Volunteers Anton Joubert and Carien Neft together with community members of Eldoraigne and Clubview decided to clean up the depot on Jean Avenue in Centurion near the Gautrain bridge.
As people’s understanding of pollution in Centurion and its effects on our environment increases, residents and Freedom Front Plus tackled a recycling depot over the past week.
Volunteers Anton Joubert and Carien Neft with community members of Eldoraigne and Clubview decided to clean up the depot on Jean Avenue in Centurion near the Gautrain bridge.
“Pollution is one of our country’s biggest problems and there is a responsibility for everyone to address the problem. Many of us look down on the waste collectors who move from trash bin to trash bin every day with their trolleys to recycle materials,” said Joubert.
“These guys are trying to honestly earn an income. They do valuable work by recycling waste in our communities. We can all get on board by correctly separating our waste and separating what can be recycled when we put out our trash.”
Hectic Promotions installed a wooden fence at the depot to prevent it from being visible from the street.
“Darryl Harding and his team of Christian businessmen set up a tent for each waste collector that includes a bed and mattress, toilet facilities and partitioned work areas. They each received a Bible, which they were excited about,” Joubert said.
According to Joubert, records of each person working at the depot are being kept, and that one of the only disadvantages of the place is the guys burn non-recyclable materials that cause problems in the environment.
“This does not mean the valuable work they do for the Tshwane metro should not be undone. Rather, a discussion should take place so that they are regularly made aware that there are rules to adhere to,” Joubert said.
If you would like to get involved with their project at the recycling depot in Centurion, get in contact with Joubert on 082-451-4962.
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